4. Present Status of Animal Rearing in India

♤ According to NSSO 68th round survey, 16.44 million people are engaged in the activities of farming of animals, mixed farming, fishing and aquaculture.

♤ It contributes around 4% of GDP and 25% of Agricultural GDP.

♤ India has one of the largest cattle population in the world.

♤ Value of milk alone in 2014-15 was Rs 4.92 Lakh crore which was more than the value of wheat and rice combined i.e. 3.6 Lakh crore.