The department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry (V&AH) has clarified that Japanese Quail sold at Independence Day at DDSC stadium was “domesticated and reared commercially for meat and egg purpose.”
A statement of clarification issued by Dimapur district V& AH officer Dr. V .H. Shohe said government of India had permitted farming of domesticated quails for commercial purposes and exempted it from Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972. The officer said that in order to popularize Quail farming in Nagaland, the department had exhibited and sold the bird to the public on Independence Day. Meanwhile, he also said department was doing its best in protecting and preserving not only wildlife but also forest with its flora and fauna.