West Bengal Livestock Development Corporation

What West Bengal Livestock Development Corporation does

West Bengal Livestock Development Corporation Limited (WBLDCL) is a wholly government-owned corporation under the Government of West Bengal's Animal Resources Development Department, established in 1974 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Kolkata. It operates an integrated livestock-to-consumer platform spanning animal and fish feed manufacturing, poultry and meat production, meat processing, cold-chain distribution, contract farming, training, and ancillary services across West Bengal. Following its 2018 merger with W.B. Dairy & Poultry Development Corporation (Dairpoul), WBLDCL commands ~54 crore eggs/year production across five layer farms, 275 MT/day feed output from five plants (EPIC brand), 22 MT/day chicken processing, and a 1,000+ dealer and 822 Haringhata retail outlet network backed by 11 cold storages and 71 Mobile Veterinary Units.

The technology footprint centers on semi-automatic processing lines at Haringhata and Phansidewa Meat Plants, certified to FSSAI, ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, EIA/EIC, and APEDA standards, alongside the CLART laboratory animal CRO facility at Kalyani which houses a SPARK genomics platform for sequencing, SNP arrays, digital PCR, and bioinformatics. CLART is CPCSEA-approved and supplies rabbits, mice, rats, guinea pigs, and zebrafish plus preclinical toxicity and custom antibody services. AARM, the Academy of Animal Resources Management on a 58.86-acre campus at Barajaguli, Nadia, runs residential certificate courses for farmers, entrepreneurs, and veterinarians.

Revenue is generated through transactional product sales (Haringhata meat and processed products, eggs, EPIC feed, Haringhata Blue packaged water, fish RTC, non-meat items), professional services via AARM training, CLART CRO contracts, and government welfare scheme supply (~1 crore eggs/year at subsidized rates). Primary customers are individual consumers across West Bengal, government welfare programs, contract farmers in the Broiler Integration Program (~2,400 across 16 districts), research institutions, and hospitality customers (Subhokhon Guest House, Kaviar Restaurant, North Point Guest House). Annual turnover is reported as nearing INR 305 crores.

Name

West Bengal Livestock Development Corporation

Legal name

West Bengal Livestock Development Corporation Limited

Website

https://wbldc.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

WBLDCL is a Government of West Bengal undertaking that runs an integrated livestock platform producing meat, eggs, and feed under Haringhata and EPIC brands, operating 822 retail outlets, five feed plants, and a CPCSEA-approved laboratory animal CRO across West Bengal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Meat and Poultry Processing

NAICS

Hog and Pig Farming (112210), Sheep and Goat Farming (1124), Livestock Merchant Wholesalers (424520), Other Animal Production (1129), Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers (42446)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAEAEAK

Contract Hog Growing (Integrator/Production Contracts)

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Swine & Hog Farming

SECONDARYAFAIADAB

Pork Wholesale (Primal/Subprimal, Boxed Pork)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Distribution & Wholesale/Meat, Poultry & Seafood Wholesale

Keywords

• Meat processing
• Animal feed manufacturing
• Poultry farming
• Livestock products
• Dairy development

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolkata

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Haringhata Meat Products: Production, processing and marketing of meat from various species (chicken, pork, goat, sheep, quail, turkey, duck, rabbit) in fresh-chilled and frozen forms, including value-added products like sausages, nuggets, popcorn, ham, bacon, salami, cutlets, kebabs. Annual turnover nearing INR 305 crores.
2. EPIC Feed Products: Manufacturing and marketing of animal, poultry and fish feeds through five feed plants producing 275 MT per day across Kalyani, Salboni, Gajole, Siliguri, and Matigara locations.
3. Haringhata Eggs: Commercial layer farms producing approximately 54 crore eggs annually (18 crore at Kalyani, 9 crore each at Mekhliganj, Haringhata, Englishbazar, and Salboni).
4. CLART Laboratory Animals: Breeding and supply of rabbits, mice, rats, guinea pigs, zebrafish; custom antibody production; preclinical toxicity studies; drug development research. Approved by CPCSEA, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
5. Hospitality Services: Since 2018, operates Subhokhon Guest House cum Banquet Hall, Kaviar Restaurant chain, and North Point Guest House. Revenue from lodging, dining, and event hosting.
6. AARM Training Programs: Academy of Animal Resources Management conducts certificate courses, residential training programs for farmers, entrepreneurs, and veterinarians. Programs include broiler line supervisors, commercial layer farm management, goat and sheep farming, pig farming, and dairy farming courses.
7. Non-Meat Products: Diversified products including ghee, honey, mustard oil, spices, and packaged drinking water under Haringhata Blue brand. Also Haringhata Fish with ready-to-cook products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WBLDCL is a Government of West Bengal undertaking that produces, processes and markets livestock-derived products including Haringhata meat (chicken, pork, goat, sheep and exotic meats in fresh-chilled and frozen forms), EPIC animal/poultry/fish feed, and Haringhata eggs. It also operates CLART for laboratory animals and preclinical research, AARM for farmer and veterinarian training, and hospitality (Subhokhon Guest House, North Point Guest House, Kaviar Restaurant), with a network of 822 retail outlets and over 1,000 dealers across West Bengal.

Product overview

West Bengal Livestock Development Corporation operates a diversified portfolio of livestock and meat products as a government undertaking under the Animal Resources Development Department. The company functions as a platform with multiple distinct product lines: (1) Haringhata Meat Products - raw and processed meats including chicken, pork, goat, sheep, and exotic meats available in fresh-chilled and frozen forms with 822 retail outlets across West Bengal; (2) EPIC Feed - animal, poultry, and fish feed manufactured through five feed plants producing 275 MT/day; (3) Haringhata Eggs - eggs from layer farms producing approximately 54 crore annually; (4) CLART Laboratory Animals - research animals and CRO services for pharmaceuticals and biotech; (5) AARM Training - agricultural and animal husbandry training programs; (6) Hospitality Services - guest houses and restaurants; (7) Supporting infrastructure including 11 cold storages and veterinary services with 71 mobile units. The company also recently launched pet diagnostic services and diversified into non-meat items like packaged water, ghee, honey, and spices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Haringhata: Brand name for meat products including chicken, pork, goat, processed meats, eggs, and value-added products. Also includes Haringhata Fish and Haringhata Blue (packaged drinking water).
• EPIC
• CLART
• AARM
• Kaviar

Products and services

• Haringhata Meat Products Processed and raw meat products including chicken, pork, goat, sheep, and exotic meats sold under the Haringhata brand. Products include sausages, nuggets, popcorn, ham, bacon, salami, cutlets, kebabs, and other value-added meat products available in fresh-chilled and frozen forms for retail consumers.
• EPIC Feed Animal, poultry, and fish feed products manufactured and marketed under the EPIC brand through five feed plants producing 275 MT per day, sold to farmers and dealers across West Bengal.
• Haringhata Eggs Poultry eggs produced from commercial layer farms across West Bengal producing approximately 54 crore eggs per year, sold to consumers through retail outlets and government welfare schemes.
• CLART Laboratory Animals and CRO Services Breeding and supply of rabbits, mice, rats, guinea pigs, and zebrafish for pharmaceutical, bio-pharma, agrochemical, herbal, and nutraceutical research. Also offers CRO facilities, preclinical toxicity studies, and custom antibody production, approved by CPCSEA.
• AARM Training Programs Certificate courses and residential training programs for farmers, entrepreneurs, and veterinarians covering broiler line supervision, commercial layer farm management, goat and sheep farming, pig farming, and dairy farming courses at the Barajaguli campus.
• Hospitality Services Hospitality sector services including Subhokhon Guest House cum Banquet Hall (Kolkata), Kaviar Restaurant chain, and North Point Guest House (Siliguri) providing lodging, dining, and event hosting facilities.
• Pet Diagnostic Services Diagnostic testing services for pets launched in Kolkata in partnership with CLART and Onpets, offering home sample collection and online booking for pet owners in urban areas of West Bengal.
• Cold Storage Services Eleven cold storage facilities across West Bengal for meat preservation and distribution operations supporting the meat retail network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1 crore eggs distributed annually at subsidized rates through government schemes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Centre for Laboratory Animal Research and Training (CLART) at KalyanicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2024Partnership between WBLDC and CLART for pet diagnostic services in Kolkata. Pet owners can book tests online with samples collected from home or designated collection points. CLART provides the diagnostic laboratory facilities while WBLDC enables the service launch through its infrastructure.
• Onpets (Private Pet Care Company)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 November 2024Logistics support partner for pet diagnostic service. Onpets handles sample collection and transportation for pet diagnostic tests, enabling home collection services for pet owners in urban areas of West Bengal.
• Animal Resources Development Department, Government of West BengalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWBLDC operates under the administrative control of ARD Dept. The department provides guidance for capacity building of field veterinarians through induction and promotional trainings. AARM was originally launched by the Directorate of Animal Resources and Animal Health.
• Paschim Banga Go-Sampad Bikas Sanstha (PBGSBS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPBGSBS manages training of Private & Self-Employed A.I. Workers. WBLDC/AARM conducts residential training programs for PBGSBS beneficiaries under the ARD Department.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Dairy Development Board (NDDB): Government-backed apex body for dairy and livestock development in India; structurally comparable as a state-supported livestock development corporation running cooperative brands like Mother Dairy.
• ITC Limited (Foods Division): Large conglomerate with a packaged foods portfolio including frozen and processed meat; competes with Haringhata in branded processed chicken and value-added products through modern retail and e-commerce channels.
• Indian Immunologicals Limited: Public-sector animal health company producing livestock vaccines and biologicals; comparable in government ownership structure and overlap with WBLDC's livestock veterinary services and CLART research orientation.
• Godrej Agrovet: Diversified agribusiness with animal feed, poultry, dairy, and crop protection; comparable scale in feed manufacturing and poultry operations across India, with overlapping customer base of farmers and retailers.

Direct peers

• Sneha Farms: Indian poultry integrator operating broiler farming, hatchery, and processing operations; closely comparable to WBLDC's integrated broiler and contract farming model in mid-tier markets.
• Suguna Foods: India's largest poultry integrator with contract farming across multiple states, similar feed-to-retail vertical integration, and a comparable broiler contract farming model with thousands of farmers.
• Skylark Foods: Poultry processor and value-added chicken products company in India; directly comparable to WBLDC's Haringhata meat processing and processed chicken product line.
• Venky's India: Vertically integrated poultry company with breeding, feed manufacturing, processing, and value-added chicken products — overlapping directly with WBLDC's Haringhata meat and EPIC feed lines.

Emerging players

• Licious: Tech-led direct-to-consumer meat brand offering fresh and processed chicken, mutton, and seafood; emerging competitor to Haringhata in urban West Bengal and a proxy for the online channel shift in protein retail.

Others

• Cargill India: Global agribusiness with significant animal nutrition and feed operations in India; comparable to WBLDC's EPIC feed business as an upstream input supplier and competing with its 275 MT/day feed plants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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