This study analyzed factors influencing the consumption of meat and eggs among a sample of 388 consumers in Northern India. Analysis of data revealed significant difference between religion, education, background, family size and income for total meat consumed per person per year and religion, education, family size and income for eggs consumed per person per year. Total meat and eggs consumed per year were found to be positively correlated with education and income, while negatively correlated with family size. Also positive correlation was observed between meat and eggs consumption. The related implications for Indian poultry sector are discussed.
Consumption, meat, eggs, factors
