Complementary Role:

• • Crop and animal husbandry complement each other, both playing vital roles in enhancing farmer income.

Livestock Contribution to Agricultural Revenue in India:

• • The contribution of the livestock sector to the total revenue of agricultural households increased from 4% in 2002-03 to 16% in 2018-19.

Livestock Sector in Telangana:

• • Around 29 lakh families in Telangana rely on the livestock sector for their livelihood.
  • The livestock sector is emerging as a major income-generating sector, especially in rural and semi-urban areas.

Growth in Livestock Population:

• • Between 2012 and 2019, the livestock population in Telangana increased from 7 million to 32.6 million, reflecting a 22.09% growth.

Livestock and Small Holders in Telangana:

Contribution of Small and Marginal Farmers:

• • Small and marginal farmers along with the landless poor contribute 62% of the total milk production.
  • They also own 70% of the livestock in the state.
  • Women constitute 69% of the workforce in the livestock sector.

Shepherds and Piggery Development:

• • Rural shepherds own 90% of the sheep population.
  • The piggery development sector is dominated by weaker sections.

Livestock Sector as a Socio-Economic Tool:

• • The livestock sector plays a vital role in socio-economic change and is a key component in rural development and poverty alleviation programs in the state.

Livestock Population in Telangana (2022-23):

• • Sheep: 63 lakh.
  • Poultry: 99 lakh.
  • Buffalo: 26 lakh.
  • Goat: 35 lakh.
  • Cattle: 31 lakh.
  • Pigs: 78 lakh.

Per Capita Availability (2022-23):

• • Eggs: 392 eggs per person.
  • Meat: 97 kilograms per person.

• GSVA Contribution: Livestock sector’s contribution to GSVA increased from 90,857 crore in 2022-23 to Rs. 98,961 crore in 2023-24.
• AI and Breeding: SAITI in Kodangal aims for 70% AI coverage; Frozen Semen Bull Station at Kamsanpally to boost production to 37 lakh doses.
• Mobile Veterinary Clinics: 100 clinics treated 1 lakh cases by April 2024, with 937 cases per day per vehicle.
• Milk Incentive: 4 per litre incentive for milk supplied to cooperative dairies like Vijaya and NARMUL.
• Vaccine Production: New unit at Mamidipally to produce 10 lakh doses annually with 75 crore outlay.
• Veterinary Upgrades: 25 Area Veterinary Hospitals upgraded to district-level, 63 sub-centres to Primary Veterinary Centers.