Livestock Sector in India: Significance & Challenges
Significance of Livestock Sector
- Food: The livestock produces food for human use, including milk, meat, and eggs. India is the world's top producer of milk. About 176.34 million tonnes of milk are produced there each year (2017-18).
- Income: Many families in India, especially those with limited resources who keep a small number of animals, rely on livestock as a secondary source of income. The sale of milk from cows and buffaloes will give livestock farmers a consistent income.
- Employment: Due to their low literacy and lack of skills, a substantial portion of India's population relies on agriculture to support themselves. However, ....
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