Tamil Nadu follows a progressive policy for this livestock-related activity:

Slaughterhouse modernization
Export of live animals
Leather processing
Backyard piggery

The correct answer is: Slaughterhouse modernization.

Tamil Nadu has been a pioneer in the modernization of slaughterhouses in India. The state government has set up a number of modern slaughterhouses, which have helped to improve the quality and safety of meat products. The state has also implemented a number of measures to promote the welfare of animals, including the establishment of a state animal welfare board.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Export of live animals: Tamil Nadu does not have a large export market for live animals.
  • Leather processing: Tamil Nadu is a major producer of leather, but the state government has not implemented any specific policies to promote the leather processing industry.
  • Backyard piggery: Backyard piggery is not a major livestock-related activity in Tamil Nadu.

In conclusion, Tamil Nadu follows a progressive policy for slaughterhouse modernization. The state government has set up a number of modern slaughterhouses, which have helped to improve the quality and safety of meat products. The state has also implemented a number of measures to promote the welfare of animals.