India’s total milk production was estimated at 239.30 million tons during 2023-24, registering a growth of 5.62% over the past 10 years. In 2014-15, India produced 146.3 million tons. Production increased by 3.78% during 2023-24 over 2022-23’s estimates, says the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024.
India led in milk production globally whereas it stood second in egg production.
The BAHS 2024 – based on the outcomes of integrated sample surveys conducted from 1 March 2023 to 29 February 2024 – offers insights into livestock and dairy sector trends.
The survey conducted by the department of animal husbandry and dairying generates data on the production estimates of major livestock products such as milk, eggs, meat, and wool, which plays a pivotal role in the formulation of policies for the livestock sector. The BAHS releases the production estimates annually based on the results of the integrated sample survey conducted in three seasons – summer (March-June), rainy (July-October) and winter (November-February).
According to the report, Uttar Pradesh was one of India’s top five milk-producing states in 2023-24, with a 16.21% share of the total milk production. UP was followed by Rajasthan (14.51 %), Madhya Pradesh (8.91 %), Gujarat (7.65 %), and Maharashtra (6.71 %).
In terms of annual growth rate (AGR), West Bengal topped at 9.76% followed by Jharkhand (9.04%), Chhattisgarh (8.62%) and Assam (8.53%) over the previous year.
Egg production
India’s total egg production was estimated at 142.77 billion during 2023-24, registering a 6.8% growth over the past 10 years compared to 78.48 billion in 2014-15. Production increased annually by 3.18% during 2023-24 when compared to 2022-23.
Andhra Pradesh was the top egg producer with a 17.85% share followed by Tamil Nadu (15.64 %), Telangana (12.88%), West Bengal (11.37%) and Karnataka (6.63 %). Ladakh recorded the highest growth rate (75.88%) followed by Manipur (33.84%) and UP (29.88%).
Meat production
India recorded an estimated 10.25 million tons of meat in 2023-24, registering a 4.85 % growth over the past 10 years compared to 6.69 million tons in 2014-15. Production increased by 4.95 % in 2023-24 over 2022-23.
Major contributors in meat production were West Bengal with a 12.62 % share followed by UP (12.29%), Maharashtra (11.28 %), Telangana (10.85 %) and Andhra Pradesh (10.41 %). Assam had the highest annual growth rate (17.93%) followed by Uttarakhand (15.63%) and Chhattisgarh 11.70(%).
Wool production
India produced an estimated 33.69 million kgs of wool in 2023-24, registering a marginal growth of 0.22% over last year. 36.76 million kgs were produced in 2019-20 and 33.61 million kgs in the previous year.
The major contributors were Rajasthan with a 47.53% share followed by Jammu & Kashmir (23.06%), Gujarat (6.18%), Maharashtra (4.75%) and Himachal Pradesh (4.22%). Punjab has an annual growth rate of 22.04% followed by Tamil Nadu (17.19%) and Gujarat (3.20%).
Union minister of fisheries, animal husbandry & dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh released the annual publication on the occasion of National Milk Day celebrated in New Delhi on 26 November. Ministers of state, ministry of fisheries, animal husbandry & dairying SP Singh Baghel and George Kurian were present along with Alka Upadhyay, secretary DAHD and other dignitaries.
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