An initiative promoting backyard poultry farming in Karnataka:

The correct answer is: A) Aseel Backyard Poultry Program

The Aseel Backyard Poultry Program is an initiative of the Karnataka government to promote backyard poultry farming in the state. The program aims to provide financial assistance to farmers to set up backyard poultry farms, as well as to provide training and support to farmers on poultry rearing. The program has been successful in increasing the number of backyard poultry farms in Karnataka, and has also helped to improve the livelihoods of farmers.

The other options are incorrect because:

• B) National Egg Coordination Committee is a national organization that promotes the production and marketing of eggs in India. It does not have a specific program to promote backyard poultry farming.
• C) Giriraja Rearing Scheme is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to farmers to rear Giriraja goats. It does not have a specific program to promote backyard poultry farming.
• D) Central Poultry Development Organization is a government organization that promotes the development of the poultry industry in India. It does not have a specific program to promote backyard poultry farming.