Question : CONSUMPTION OF MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS

(a) the per capita consumption rate of meat and meat products in the country;

(b) whether the total number of animals slaughtered for meat has increased to more than 11 crore in the country;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the export of meat products to foreign countries has substantially increased in the recent years;

(e) if so, the details thereof;

(f) whether the Government proposes to review the Animal Protection Act and suggests amendment to it after consultation with the State Governments in view of changing scenario of animal production and use causing adverse effect on domestic prices of meat products; and

(g) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (Dr. CHARAN DAS MAHANT)

(a) As per the report on key indicators of 66th round NSS Survey on household consumer expenditure in India (July 2009-June 2010), monthly per capita quantity of consumption of meat (goat meat/mutton, beef/buffalo meat, pork and chicken) is 0.215 kg in rural areas and 0.327 kg in urban areas.

(b) & (c) All India estimates of number of animals slaughtered (including poultry birds) for meat production during the year 2009-10 are given below;

in million numbers
Cattle	Buffaloes	Sheep	Goats	Pigs	Poultry
2.48	5.88	23.27	50.71	6.75	1568.31

Year	Quantity	Value	million tonnes	Rs. crore
2007-08	0.498	3742.64
2008-09	0.503	5362.55
2009-10	0.546	6254.56