In respond to the request from Hon Governor -Eastern province the Department of Animal Production and Health have issued 20,000 month old backyard unsexed chicks produced from regional livestock farm-Uppuveli to the rural farmers in three districts under 50% subsidies to Enhancement of rural farm income through backyard poultry rearing. This short term plan has been implemented while adhering to Covid-19 precautionary guidelines, lockdown and curfew. Poultry rearing is not only enhancing the income but also it is a good nutritious food source during food scarcity period.