Livestock sector needs investment fodder (Hindu Business Line)

Hindu Business Line published an opinion by former South Asia division director, PK Joshi stating that livestock is emerging as the most important sector in the Indian agri-food system. Production and consumption of livestock products (milk, milk products, meat, and eggs) are increasing rapidly. The livestock sector employs 8.8 percent of the population and provides livelihood to two-thirds of the rural community. Most of the women are engaged in the livestock sector. Therefore, strengthening the livestock sector means pushing rural India towards prosperity.