Nepal-based Rungta Group has chosen Royal Pas Reform to build its new, single-stage integrated hatchery in Hetauda, Bagmati Province. The state-of-the-art installation – with a capacity of thirteen-million day-old broilers per year – includes SmartPro™ incubators, climate control and automation, making it one of the country’s most modern facilities. R&D, engineering and service capabilities will be provided by Royal Pas Reform’s regional sales and service centre in India.

Rungta Group, which is headquartered in Kathmandu, is a large and diverse agri-business. Founded in 1968, the company’s ambition is to play a major role in the future growth of the Nepalese poultry industry, and it has recently made significant investments in a breeder farm and hatchery – to supply day-old chicks throughout Nepal.

Rajesh Roongta, Managing Director of Rungta Group, says:...