New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Credit access for animal husbandry farmers has expanded sharply, with Kisan Credit Card (KCC) coverage rising to 50.42 lakh beneficiaries in FY 2025-26 from 15.08 lakh in 2021-22, as the government steps up support for livestock productivity, entrepreneurship and commercial development in the sector, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said on Tuesday.

The ministry said annual milk production reached 247.87 million tonnes in 2024-25, surpassing domestic demand of 243 million tonnes, while total dairy exports stood at USD 407.18 million in FY 2025-26.

The government is also expanding programmes aimed at improving productivity and creating stronger linkages between livestock producers and organis...