India, Jan. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Details of key initiatives and achievements of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying for the year 2025:
1. Growth in the sector
Livestock Sector is an important subsector of agriculture in the Indian economy. It grew at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.77% from 2014-15 to 2023-24. The contribution of livestock in total agriculture and allied sector Gross Value Added (GVA) has increased from 24.38% in 2014-15 to 30.87% in 2023-24 (at Current Prices). Livestock sector contributed 5.49% of total GVA in 2023-24(at Current Prices).
India is ranked first in milk production contributing 25% of global milk pro...