Strengthening Allied Sector and Market Access
Context:
A recent Press Information Bureau (PIB) release highlights the transformative growth of India's agriculture and allied sectors.
The data underscores the critical role of livestock, dairy, and fisheries in diversifying rural income and strengthening the national economy
Key Growth Indicators:
While agriculture and allied sectors have grown at a steady Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3-5%, the livestock and fisheries segments have outpaced this, expanding at 5-6% annually.
Global Standing:
Milk:
India is the world's largest milk producer, contributing nearly 25% of global output.
Production surged by 69%, rising from 146.31 Million Tonnes (MT) in 2014-15 to 247.87 MT in 2024-25.
Eggs:
India ranks second globally in egg production.
Output nearly doubled from 78.48 billion to 149.11 billion, increasing per capita availability from 62 to 106 eggs annually.
Fish:
As the second-largest fish producer globally, India's production rose from 9.58 MT to 19.77 MT
This is accounting for nearly 8% of global output and supporting over 30 million livelihoods.
Meat:
India is the fourth-largest meat producer worldwide, with production increasing from 6.69 MT to 10.50 MT.
Budgetary Support:
The Union Budget 2026-27 reinforces this momentum with significant allocations:
The fisheries sector was allocated ₹2,761.80 crore.
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoAH&D) was allocated ₹6,153.46 crore, marking a 16% increase to support sustained sectoral investment.