Livestock Production and Management in India

What is included in livestock management?

What was the per capita availability of milk in India in 2019?

How much did livestock contribute to India's GDP in 2017-18?

Which livestock population stands first in India?

What is the total livestock population in India according to the 2019 Livestock Census?

What percentage of the population in India depends on livestock for their livelihood?

What was the world milk production in 2018?

What does 'weeding' refer to in livestock management?

What is the total egg production in India?

Which livestock population does India rank first in globally?

Which sector is ranked 1st in the national economy based on livestock criteria?

How many kilograms of wool does India produce annually?

What is the rank of India in total poultry population worldwide?

Which species has India ranked second in livestock population?

What role do bullocks primarily play in Indian agriculture?

Which livestock ranks first in India for population according to the 2019 census?

Livestock Production and Management

Livestock plays a vital role in the Indian economy
Approximately 20.5 million people rely on livestock for their livelihoods
Livestock provides employment to about 8.8% of the Indian population
India is the world leader in milk production, accounting for 22% of global production
In 2018, world milk production reached 843 million tonnes
In 2019, India's milk production was 187.75 million tonnes
Per capita milk availability in India increased from 176 grams per day (1990-91) to 394 grams per day (2019)

Role of Livestock in the National Economy

Livestock contributes 4.9% to India's GDP (2017-18)
India's livestock population statistics (2019)
- First in total buffalo population (109.85 million)
- Second in total cattle population (192.49 million) and goats (148.88 million)
- Third in total sheep population (74.26 million)
- Fifth in total poultry population (851.81 million)
- Tenth in total camel population (0.25 million)
Other key statistics
- Wool production: 41.5 million kg
- Meat production: 7.7 million tonnes
- Egg production: 95.2 million

Livestock Importance

Food: Livestock provides milk, meat, and eggs for human consumption
Fibre and Skins: Livestock contributes wool, hair, hides, and pelts
Draft Power: Cattle like bullocks are crucial in agriculture, especially in rural areas, for tasks like ploughing and carting
Waste Usage: Animal waste (dung) is used for valuable purposes such as fertilizer, fuel (biogas or dung cakes), and construction materials

Role of Livestock in Farmers' Economy

Source of Income: Livestock generates income through sales of animals, milk, and other products
Employment: Agriculture-related livestock activities offer employment, especially for a portion of the year
Food Source: Milk, meat, and eggs provide essential animal protein for livestock owners
Draft Power: Livestock (bullocks) are important for agriculture tasks, especially in rural areas
Waste Utilization: Dung is used as fuel (dung cakes), fertilizer (farm yard manure), and for construction

This quiz explores the significant role of livestock in the Indian economy, highlighting key statistics and contributions to employment and GDP. Learn about India's dominance in milk production and other livestock demographics. Test your knowledge on the vital statistics of livestock management.