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Bird flu has already caused havoc in many parts of Asia. It has attacked India too and now every hour we are getting new information in the international media. According to BBC News, 3 Indian states have been affected by bird flu. Thousands of chickens are now being slaughtered.

 2 sectors of India are likely to be the victim of bird flu crisis. The immediate impact will be felt in the Indian poultry sector. Nearly 5 million people are engaged to this sector directly or indirectly in India. The industry's annual turnover has crossed $6.5 billion. The sharp drop in sale of poultry items will endanger many jobs. Indian poultry export is also going to be at stake. India is the fourth largest producer of eggs in the world. Drop in sale of poultry meat will put a serious pressure on mutton and fish.

 There is also a fear that Indian tourism may be affected adversely as a result of bird flu crisis. Everything seems to be going smoothly with the Indian tourism sector these days. Hopefully, bird flu does not scare people.

 If you are a tourist and planning to visit Indiasoon, will you have a second thought about going to India as a result of the bird flu outbreak?