21st Livestock Census Launched by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Launch of the 21st Livestock Census |
| Date of Launch | October 25, 2024 |
| Duration | Until February 2025 |
| Cost | ₹200 crore |
| Objective | To collect precise data for formulating policies for animal health security and promoting livestock sector growth. |
| Key Participants | Approximately 1 lakh field officials (mainly veterinarians or para-veterinarians) |
| Focus | 219 indigenous breeds across 15 livestock species (cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, pigs, etc.) and poultry birds (fowl, ducks, emus) |
| Technological Innovations | Use of mobile data collection, first to report pastoralists' livestock holdings, and include data on gender of livestock rearers |
| Pandemic Fund Project | USD 25 million project to enhance animal health security and preparedness |
| Historical Context | Conducted every five years since 1919; last census held in 2019 |
| Economic Context | Addresses challenges in exporting milk and dairy products despite India being the world's largest milk producer |