India, June 2 -- Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Monday called for collective actions and knowledge sharing among BRICS countries to strengthen the livestock sector, and stressed on finding innovative solutions to tackle challenges like animal disease and feed shortage.

The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying organised a high-level dialogue on 'Advanced Livestock Technology & Feed Systems (ALT&FS)' under the BRICS Agricultural Working Group in virtual mode, according to an official statement.

Singh highlighted the vital role of the livestock sector in supporting rural livelihoods, women empowerment, and nutritional security across BRICS nations.

He emphasised the need to address "...