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21st Livestock Census

Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh launched the 21st Livestock Census in New Delhi on 25 October 2024.

 This will cover over 30 crore households across all States and Union Territories, including nomadic communities and pastoralists, ensuring that the diversity of India’s livestock practices is captured.

 The census will focus on critical areas such as Gender Roles in Livestock Rearing, breed management, animal health and productivity.

 The census will be conducted from October 2024 to February 2025.

 The livestock census has been conducted every five years since 1919. 

Posted Date: October 26, 2024

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