The 12th Kolkata International Poultry Fair (KIPF) 2026, held from 11th to 13th February 2026 at the Biswa Bangla Exhibition Centre, along with the International Seminar NOVACON 2026 on 10th February at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, concluded on a highly successful note with record participation from across the poultry value chain. The grand inauguration of the fair on 10.02.2026 was graced by Sri Swapan Debnath, Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge, Animal Resources Development Department, Government of West Bengal, along with other eminent dignitaries, senior bureaucrats, industry leaders, scientists, and representatives from national and state poultry bodies. The event reaffirmed the growing importance of the poultry sector in ensuring nutritional security, rural employment, and economic growth.
NOVACON 2026 recorded a total attendance of 1,150 delegates, reflecting strong engagement from veterinarians, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts. The three-day trade fair witnessed an impressive turnout, with 8,547 visitors on 11.02.2026, 6,372 on 12.02.2026, and 3,294 on 13.02.2026. The Knowledge Zone attracted 1,200 students from several colleges over two days, offering them exposure to modern poultry technologies, industry interaction, and career opportunities. The second-day Technical Seminar saw participation from 400 delegates.
A major highlight of 12.02.2026 was the meeting of the Eastern India Poultry Development Forum, which brought together Presidents, Secretaries, and members of federations and associations from Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya, and West Bengal. The meeting focused on coordinated market information sharing, price stabilisation mechanisms, inter-state supply balance, and strategies to increase egg and chicken consumption across Eastern and North-Eastern India, which represent a vast and growing consumer base.
Adding to the excitement on the second day, the National Egg Coordination Committee (NECC) organised an Egg Eating Competition at their stall on 12.02.2026, drawing enthusiastic participation and large public engagement. The event creatively promoted egg consumption while reinforcing awareness about its nutritional benefits.
The Pan India Broiler Coordination Committee meeting emphasised the importance of real-time market intelligence sharing and coordinated price guidance to protect farmers from volatility and maintain stable supply chains across states. The contribution of the West Bengal Poultry Federation in rural poultry development—through broiler integration models, buy-back support, farmer training, disease surveillance, vaccination drives, biosecurity measures, vehicle washing stations, and mobile veterinary services—was widely appreciated.
The New Generation Conclave held on 13.02.2026 brought together the next generation of the poultry sector, where over 150 young entrepreneurs and aspiring poultry farmers engaged in meaningful discussions on the future prospects of the industry. The interactive session focused on innovation, technology adoption, sustainable farming practices, market expansion, value addition, and leadership development to strengthen the sector in the coming years. The conclave served as an inspiring platform to encourage youth participation and ensure continuity and modernisation within the poultry industry.
A grand Cultural Dinner held on 12.02.2026 provided an opportunity for delegates from across India to interact and celebrate the unity and diversity of the poultry fraternity. The closing ceremony was graced by Sri Pradip Kumar Mazumdar, Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge, Department of Panchayats & Rural Development, and Sri Biplab Roy Chowdhury, Hon’ble Minister of State with Independent Charge, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Aquatic Resources and Fishing Harbour, Government of West Bengal. Both dignitaries lauded the organisers and underscored the importance of continued coordination, consumption promotion, youth engagement, and farmer protection for the sustainable growth of India’s poultry sector.
The 12th Kolkata International Poultry Fair 2026 once again established itself as one of the most significant poultry industry platforms in the region, focusing on demand creation, market stabilisation, rural empowerment, and the integration of the next generation into the future of poultry farming.
The organisers are pleased to announce that the 13th Kolkata International Poultry Fair (KIPF) 2027 will be held from 13th to 15th February 2027 (Exhibition), with NOVACON 2027 scheduled on 12th February 2027. The upcoming edition aims to further expand participation, strengthen industry collaboration, and continue promoting sustainable growth and innovation in the poultry sector.
