Recently the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying released Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2025 on National Milk Day (November 26).

About Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2025

• Survey Basis: Based on Integrated Sample Survey (ISS) (March 2024–February 2025) covering Summer, Rainy and Winter seasons.
• Sector Coverage: Includes national and State-level estimates for milk, eggs, meat and wool with data on contributing animal populations and infrastructure.
• Policy Use: Supports research, planning, programme evaluation, international reporting, and strengthens data-driven decision-making.
• Infrastructure Data: Includes details on veterinary institutions, gaushalas, farms, artificial insemination, and global livestock trends
• Published by: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.

Key Production Estimates

Milk Production

• Global Position: India ranks 1st in global milk production.
• Total Production: 247.87 million tonnes, rising from 239.30 million tonnes, marking 3.58% growth.
• Per Capita Availability: Increased from 319 g/day (2014–15) to 485 g/day (2024–25).
• Top Producing States: Uttar Pradesh (15.66%), Rajasthan (14.82%), Madhya Pradesh (9.12%), Gujarat (7.78%), Maharashtra (6.71%).
  • Together they contribute 54.09 % of total milk production in the country.
• Species Contribution: Production increased in exotic/crossbred cattle (4.97%), indigenous cattle (3.51%), and buffaloes (2.45%)

Egg Production

• Global Position: India ranks 2nd globally.
• Total Production: 149.11 billion eggs, growing at 4.44%, compared to 3.18% in 2023–24.
• Per Capita Availability: Increased from 62 eggs/year (2014–15) to 106 eggs/year (2024–25).
• Top Producing States: Andhra Pradesh (18.37%), Tamil Nadu (15.63%), Telangana (12.98%), West Bengal (10.72%), Karnataka (6.67%).
  • Collectively, these states contribute 64.37% of India’s total egg production.
• Production Systems:
  • Commercial poultry: 125.98 billion eggs (84.49%)
  • Backyard poultry: 23.13 billion eggs (15.51%)

Meat Production

• Global Position: India ranks 4th in meat production.
• Total Production: 10.50 million tonnes, increased by 2.46 % in 2024-25 as compared to previous year.
• Species Contribution: Poultry meat contributes 5.18 million tonnes, about 50%.
• Top Producing States: West Bengal (12.46%), Uttar Pradesh (12.20%), Maharashtra (11.57%), Andhra Pradesh (10.84%), Telangana (10.49%).
  • Together they contribute 57.55% of total meat production in the country.

Wool Production

• Total Production: 34.57 million kg, increased by 2.63% in 2024-25 as compared to previous year
• Top Producing States: Rajasthan (47.85%), Jammu & Kashmir (22.88%), Gujarat (6.22%), Maharashtra (4.75%), Himachal Pradesh (4.30%)
  • Together, these states account for a substantial 85.98% of the nation’s total wool output

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Livestock Sector Growth 

• Rapid GVA Expansion: 
  • The Indian livestock sector has recorded exceptional growth over the past decade.
  • Its Gross Value Added (GVA) rising by nearly 195% between 2014–15 and 2023–24, significantly surpassing the growth rate of the crop sector.
• Dominant Contributor to Agriculture: This accelerated growth has made livestock a major pillar of agricultural income, contributing 31% of the total Agricultural GVA in 2023-24 and generating nearly one-third of the total value from agriculture and allied activities.
• Share in National GVA: It has continuously accounted for 5.5% of the national GVA at current prices, serving as a vital buffer during economic fluctuations.
• Export Growth
  • The sector has also seen a continued rise in exports, with livestock product exports reaching ₹66,249 crore in 2024–25.
  • This is largely due to the strong performance of the meat industry, especially the increase in exports of bovine meat and other edible offal.
• Agriculture’s Overall Share: The livestock sector’s importance is further highlighted through its contribution to Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing—which together accounted for 17.8% of the national GVA in 2023-24.

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