Origin: Meghalaya, Northeast India. Found in the East and West Khasi Hills districts.

Colour / Look: Black body with rough, bristly hair. Short legs. Round belly. Compact body.

Body Weight: Adult boar: 40-60 kg. Adult sow: 35-55 kg.

Purpose: Pork production for Khasi tribal communities. Used in local festivals and ceremonies.

Key Features: Very hardy - survives on minimal feed including forest roots, tubers, and kitchen scraps. Highly disease-resistant in rainy, humid climate of Meghalaya. Important cultural and livelihood animal for Khasi people. NBAGR registered breed.

ICAR Guidance: ICAR recognises Niang Megha as a valuable genetic resource of Northeast India. Conservation and sustainable use of this breed is recommended under the National Programme on Livestock Biodiversity.