Release of Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025 on National Milk Day
Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj, released the annual publication of Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025 of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying on November 26, 2025, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, on the occasion of National Milk Day. The event was attended by Shri George Kurian, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Minority Affairs, Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and other dignitaries.
The Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2025 provides detailed data on trends in the livestock and dairy sector. The publication is based on the Integrated Sample Survey conducted from March 1, 2024, to February 29, 2025. This survey produces essential data on the production of Major Livestock Products (MLPs) such as milk, eggs, meat, and wool, supporting research and policy development in the livestock sector.
The report includes state-wise estimates of production and per-capita availability of MLPs. It also presents data on the number of animals involved in milk production, poultry egg-laying birds, animals slaughtered, and sheep shorn. Additional information covers veterinary hospitals, polyclinics, gaushalas, state farms, infrastructure details, artificial inseminations performed, and a global perspective on the livestock sector. Collectively, these surveys create a statistical framework that supports data-driven decision-making, performance evaluation of government initiatives, international reporting, and comparison, contributing to sustainable growth and productivity enhancement in the sector.
Milk, Egg, Meat and Wool Production 2024-25
BAHS 2025 provides annual estimates of milk, egg, meat, and wool production based on the Integrated Sample Survey, conducted across three seasons: Summer (March-June), Rainy (July-October), and Winter (November-February). The key findings for 2024-25 are summarized below.
Milk Production
India ranks first globally in milk production, with an estimated total of 247.87 million tonnes in 2024-25, an increase from 239.30 million tonnes in 2023-24, reflecting a growth of 3.58%. Per-capita availability increased from 319 grams per day in 2014-15 to 485 grams per day in 2024-25. The top five milk-producing states are Uttar Pradesh (15.66%), Rajasthan (14.82%), Madhya Pradesh (9.12%), Gujarat (7.78%), and Maharashtra (6.71%), contributing 54.09% of total production. Milk production from exotic and crossbred cattle increased by 4.97%, indigenous cattle by 3.51%, and buffaloes by 2.45% compared to the previous year.
Egg Production
India ranks second globally in egg production, estimated at 149.11 billion eggs in 2024-25, registering a growth of 4.44%, following a 3.18% growth in 2023-24. Per-capita availability increased from 62 eggs per annum in 2014-15 to 106 eggs per annum in 2024-25. Major contributors include Andhra Pradesh (18.37%), Tamil Nadu (15.63%), Telangana (12.98%), West Bengal (10.72%), and Karnataka (6.67%), collectively contributing 64.37% of national production. Commercial poultry accounted for 125.98 billion eggs (84.49%), while backyard poultry produced 23.13 billion eggs (15.51%).
Meat Production
India ranks fourth globally in meat production, with an estimated 10.50 million tonnes in 2024-25, a growth of 2.46% over the previous year. Poultry meat accounts for 5.18 million tonnes, approximately half of total production. The top five meat-producing states are West Bengal (12.46%), Uttar Pradesh (12.20%), Maharashtra (11.57%), Andhra Pradesh (10.84%), and Telangana (10.49%), together contributing 57.55% of national output.
Wool Production
Total wool production in India is estimated at 34.57 million kilograms in 2024-25, reflecting a growth of 2.63% over the previous year. Rajasthan contributes 47.85% of total production, followed by Jammu & Kashmir (22.88%), Gujarat (6.22%), Maharashtra (4.75%), and Himachal Pradesh (4.30%), together accounting for 85.98% of the nation’s wool output.