Question : GDP share of Animal Resources and Livestock

(a) whether the contribution of animal resources in the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated to be 4.11 percent but the contribution of livestock in agriculture GDP is 25.6 per cent and if so, the facts thereof;

(b) whether the animal resources’ planning needs both technical and financial support to increase the income of farmers;

(c) if so, whether there are several missing links apart from a skewed vision, poor planning of schemes and their lopsided implementation;

(d) if so, the reaction of the Government in this regard;

(e) whether the Government is undertaking the 20th Animal Census to add added importance for the planners in managing livestock for better returns and if so, the details thereof; and

(f) the other steps taken by the Union Government for animal resource reforms to double farmers’ incomes?

ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
(SHRIMATI KRISHNA RAJ)

(a) As per the estimates released by Central Statistics Office (CSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the contribution of livestock in the Gross Value Added and contribution of livestock in agriculture GDP are at 4.6 %& 25.8 % respectively for the year 2016-17 at Current prices, while the contributions are at 4.0 % and 26.2 % respectively for the same year at Constant (2011-12) prices.

(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) The Government is in right direction, through proper planning, precise and better implementation system the schemes are being implemented through the State Governments. The Government of India is implementing the following flagship schemes to supplement the efforts of States/UTs for the development of animal husbandry, dairy & fisheries sectors and increasing the income of farmers:
I. Rashtriya Gokul Mission
II. National Programme for Dairy Development
III. Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme
IV. National Dairy Plan- Phase-I
V. National Livestock Mission
VI. Livestock Health & Disease Control

(d) Further, the Government is undertaking 20th Livestock Census to assess the number of animals in the country so as to support the planners in managing the livestock for better returns. The 20th Livestock Census was started during October 2018.This census is conducted to assess the breed-wise number of animals and poultry (fowls) with their age and sex composition for various species across the country.
(e) In order to accelerate the goal of doubling farmers’ income by 2022, with the aim of strengthening and creation of infrastructure for the development of dairy and fisheries sectors, the Government has launched two schemes namely, Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF) and Fisheries & Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF).


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