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Which livestock product is India the largest exporter of?
Which livestock product is India the largest exporter of?
What drives the growth of buffalo meat exports from India?
What drives the growth of buffalo meat exports from India?
Which fund supports infrastructure improvements in the livestock sector in India?
Which fund supports infrastructure improvements in the livestock sector in India?
Despite being the largest milk producer, why does India import dairy products?
Despite being the largest milk producer, why does India import dairy products?
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What percentage of India's agricultural exports by value is constituted by livestock and meat products?
What percentage of India's agricultural exports by value is constituted by livestock and meat products?
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Which region is a significant market for India's poultry exports?
Which region is a significant market for India's poultry exports?
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What is a key reason for the growth of processed dairy exports from India?
What is a key reason for the growth of processed dairy exports from India?
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Which livestock product is NOT mentioned as a significant export from India?
Which livestock product is NOT mentioned as a significant export from India?
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What was the percentage increase in the total number of sheep in the country from the previous census in 2019?
What was the percentage increase in the total number of sheep in the country from the previous census in 2019?
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Which type of farming specifically focuses on meat production from sheep?
Which type of farming specifically focuses on meat production from sheep?
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What was the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of the livestock sector between 2014-15 and 2022-23?
What was the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of the livestock sector between 2014-15 and 2022-23?
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What percentage did the livestock sector contribute to the Gross Value Added (GVA) from agriculture and allied sectors by 2022-23?
What percentage did the livestock sector contribute to the Gross Value Added (GVA) from agriculture and allied sectors by 2022-23?
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What type of animals does specialty livestock farming include?
What type of animals does specialty livestock farming include?
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Which of the following aspects is NOT a focus of sustainable livestock farming?
Which of the following aspects is NOT a focus of sustainable livestock farming?
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In the context of India's economy, what was the direct contribution of the livestock sector to the total GVA in 2022-23?
In the context of India's economy, what was the direct contribution of the livestock sector to the total GVA in 2022-23?
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Which component is NOT typically considered a product of livestock production?
Which component is NOT typically considered a product of livestock production?
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Which of the following factors represents a challenge to India's livestock export sector?
Which of the following factors represents a challenge to India's livestock export sector?
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What percentage of India's rural population relies on agriculture and related activities?
What percentage of India's rural population relies on agriculture and related activities?
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Which countries are primarily cited as sources for India's imports of animal feed?
Which countries are primarily cited as sources for India's imports of animal feed?
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What was one major success of India's livestock exports?
What was one major success of India's livestock exports?
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What role does livestock farming play for poor families in India?
What role does livestock farming play for poor families in India?
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What percentage growth rate is noted for the livestock sector in India?
What percentage growth rate is noted for the livestock sector in India?
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Which factor limits the effectiveness of livestock product exports from India?
Which factor limits the effectiveness of livestock product exports from India?
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How much of India's workforce was engaged in animal husbandry according to the 2004-05 NSS survey?
How much of India's workforce was engaged in animal husbandry according to the 2004-05 NSS survey?
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What percentage of the total workforce is supported by animal husbandry and fisheries combined?
What percentage of the total workforce is supported by animal husbandry and fisheries combined?
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By what percentage did the contribution of livestock to total agriculture and allied sector GVA increase from 2014-15 to 2021-22?
By what percentage did the contribution of livestock to total agriculture and allied sector GVA increase from 2014-15 to 2021-22?
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What is the per capita availability of milk in India during 2022-23?
What is the per capita availability of milk in India during 2022-23?
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Which of the following challenges primarily affects livestock health and productivity?
Which of the following challenges primarily affects livestock health and productivity?
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What is a significant benefit of livestock rearing for women?
What is a significant benefit of livestock rearing for women?
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Which type of livestock is identified as requiring minimal land and investment?
Which type of livestock is identified as requiring minimal land and investment?
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What is one of the valuable byproducts of livestock that promotes sustainable agricultural practices?
What is one of the valuable byproducts of livestock that promotes sustainable agricultural practices?
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What is a challenge related to the productivity of native or indigenous breeds of farm animals?
What is a challenge related to the productivity of native or indigenous breeds of farm animals?
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What are some issues faced by artificial insemination practices?
What are some issues faced by artificial insemination practices?
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What is a major market challenge for farmers regarding livestock?
What is a major market challenge for farmers regarding livestock?
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Which initiative aims to enhance milk quality through infrastructure improvements?
Which initiative aims to enhance milk quality through infrastructure improvements?
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What is a significant reason for the need for indigenous high-yield cattle breeds?
What is a significant reason for the need for indigenous high-yield cattle breeds?
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What percentage of India’s livestock export earnings come from meat and poultry products?
What percentage of India’s livestock export earnings come from meat and poultry products?
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Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission?
Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission?
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What was the growth rate of milk production from 2017-18 to 2018-19?
What was the growth rate of milk production from 2017-18 to 2018-19?
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What kind of assistance does the Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund provide?
What kind of assistance does the Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund provide?
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What is the primary purpose of the National Livestock Mission (NLM)?
What is the primary purpose of the National Livestock Mission (NLM)?
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Which program is focused on tracking vaccination coverage in animals?
Which program is focused on tracking vaccination coverage in animals?
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Which statement best describes the impact of livestock production on rural poverty?
Which statement best describes the impact of livestock production on rural poverty?
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What role do women play in the livestock production sector?
What role do women play in the livestock production sector?
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What is a significant benefit provided by Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) to dairy farmers?
What is a significant benefit provided by Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) to dairy farmers?
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Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)?
Which of the following is NOT an objective of the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)?
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How has the livestock sector impacted small landholders in India?
How has the livestock sector impacted small landholders in India?
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What trend has been observed regarding the proportion of rural workers in livestock production?
What trend has been observed regarding the proportion of rural workers in livestock production?
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Study Notes
Livestock Farming in India
- India holds 11.6% of the global livestock population.
- Livestock farming is a vital part of the agricultural sector.
- Milk is the second largest agricultural product after rice.
- Animals like goats and sheep are crucial sources of income for impoverished households.
- Livestock provides essential food items (milk, meat, eggs)
- Livestock farming provides jobs, especially for the rural poor.
- Livestock farming provides a steady source of income throughout the year.
Livestock Population
- Indigenous cattle population has decreased by 6% from the previous census.
- Decline in the Indigenous Cattle population between 2012 and 2019 is less than in the previous period.
- Total Bovine population in 2019 was 303.76 million.
- Cattle population in 2019 was 193.46 million.
- Buffalo population in 2019 was 109.85 million.
- Milch animals (in-milk and dry) in cows and buffaloes in 2019 was 125.75 million.
- Goat population grew by 10.1% in 2019 to 1411.68 million.
- Sheep population increased by 14.1% in 2019 to 74.26 million.
Livestock Production
- Livestock production is the process of breeding, raising and managing animals.
- This includes cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, horses, and alpacas.
- Animals are used for food (meat, milk, eggs), fiber (wool, leather), and other by-products (manure, bones).
- Different types of livestock farming include cattle, poultry, sheep, goat, swine, and specialty livestock.
Value of Livestock Output on GDP
- Livestock sector contributed 30.38% of the Gross Value Added (GVA) from agriculture and allied sectors in 2022-23.
- It increased from 24.32% in 2014-15.
- Livestock sector made up about 4.66% of India's total GVA in 2022-23.
Exports of Livestock Products
- India is a significant exporter of dairy, meat, and poultry.
- Buffalo meat is the largest export commodity.
- Milk, dairy products, and poultry are also significant export products.
- Exports in the livestock sector accounts for 83% of agricultural exports by value.
Imports of Livestock Products
- India imports dairy products (cheese, butter) mainly from New Zealand and Australia.
- India also imports live animals, like cattle and goats, mainly from Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- Animal feed (soybean meal and corn) is also imported from Brazil and the United States.
Trade Policy and Challenges
- India's trade in livestock products is subject to policies that aim to safeguard domestic producers while promoting exports.
- Challenges include outbreaks of diseases (Foot and Mouth Disease, Avian Influenza), market access issues, infrastructure problems (cold storage, transport).
Employment Generation
- Animal husbandry is important for farmers' livelihoods as it providing steady income throughout the year.
- The livestock sector has maintained steady growth
- About 70% of India's rural population is dependent on agricultural activities.
- Animal husbandry supplements income for many landless or small landholders.
- Milking animals (cows and buffaloes) contribute to household incomes.
Multifaceted Contributions
- Livestock contributes significantly to India's GDP and total agriculture output.
- It’s important for protein, milk, and egg availability.
- Income-generation from livestock is vital for women's empowerment.
- Manure provides a natural fertilizer
- Biogas from dung is utilized as a clean energy source
Challenges Faced by the Livestock Sector
- Low productivity of farm animals.
- Outbreaks of diseases limit livestock health and production.
- AI issues: AI practices are underdeveloped; there's lack of high-quality semen and trained personnel which lead to lower conception rates.
- Market issues: Farmers face issues selling products through unorganized markets and exploitation by middlemen, meaning returns are low.
- Need for improved breeds: Indeterminate breeds face challenges owing to environmental conditions.
Government Initiatives
- Rashtriya Gokul Mission to conserve indigenous bovine breeds.
- Artificial insemination programs.
- National Livestock Mission aims to provide direct subsidies for livestock facilities.
- Livestock health and disease control.
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