Pig farming is a very profitable business because of its short gestation period and multiple furrowing.  Selected parts of Assam is very potential for pig farming.

Pork is very much in demand in certain parts of Assam. Certain tribes of the state traditionally rear pigs. Semi-intensive pig farming with the assistance of RKVY in 50:50 funding pattern will encourage the farmers in rearing cross bred pigs in those selected areas. This will ultimately increase the production of pork and the farmers will fetch a good price for their products because of its high demand.