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Govt reviews 2025 achievements in animal husbandry & dairy sector
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Monday, 12 January, 2026, 13 : 00 PM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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The Government of India has released a comprehensive year-end review of the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Department for 2025, showcasing the sector’s robust growth and strategic measures to enhance productivity, breed improvement and rural livelihoods. The review, tabled by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, underlines how livestock and dairy remain pivotal contributors to India’s agricultural economy.
According to the data, the livestock sector has maintained a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.77% since 2014-15, with its share in the agriculture and allied Gross Value Added (GVA) rising steadily. Notably, livestock contributed over 5.4% of total GVA in 2023-24, reflecting sustained momentum across segments such as milk, meat and allied animal products.
India’s dominance in global milk production was another highlight of the review. With an impressive trajectory, the nation now accounts for about 25% of world milk output, rising from 146.31 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 247.87 million tonnes in 2024-25 — marking a strong 11-year growth spurt.
The year also witnessed significant initiatives to uplift indigenous breeds and strengthen genetics. A Regional Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Indigenous Breeds was inaugurated in Motihari, Bihar, with an investment of Rs 33.80 crore, reinforcing breed conservation and scientific improvement efforts.
To further enhance dairy farm economics, more than 45.60 lakh fresh Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs) were sanctioned to dairy farmers affiliated with milk cooperatives and producer companies, expanding access to credit for working capital and farm inputs.
Additional milestones included broader outreach through Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs) providing free animal health services and the expansion of veterinary colleges to strengthen grassroots veterinary infrastructure nationwide.
The 2025 review underscores the government’s emphasis on sustainable growth, scientific breeding and credit support systems, aimed at reinforcing India’s position as a global leader in livestock and dairy while uplifting rural economies.
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