(a) whether any rules/guidelines have been framed for animal census in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the estimated number of milch and other animals in the country, as on
dated, State-wise;
(d) whether the Government is considering to conduct a fresh animal census
in the country; and
(e) If so, the details thereof, State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
(Dr. CHARAN DAS MAHANT)
(a) & (b) Livestock Census is conducted since 1919-20 in the country
quinquennially in normal situations. Government of India issues uniform
guidelines and fixes reference date for the conduct of the Livestock Census
by States/UTs.
(c) The State/UT wise number of milch and other animals in the country as per
18th Livestock Census, 2007 (latest available) is given in the Annexure.
(d) & (e) 19th Livestock Census is being conducted with reference date 15th October,
2012 except in Jammu & Kashmir and Sikkim, wherein the reference date is 30th
October, 2012 and 30th November, 2012 respectively.