<h4>Introduction to BAHS 2024 Highlights</h4><p>The <strong>Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2024</strong> report provides a comprehensive overview of the performance of India's vital animal husbandry sector. It highlights significant growth across various sub-sectors, reinforcing their contribution to the national economy.</p><div class="key-point-box">This data is crucial for understanding the progress and potential of <strong>India's allied agricultural sectors</strong>.</div><h4>Milk Production: India's Global Leadership</h4><p>India continues to maintain its position as the <strong>largest producer of milk</strong> globally. The sector demonstrated robust growth in the latest reporting period.</p><div class="info-box"><strong>Total Milk Production (2023-24):</strong> 239.30 million tonnes<br><strong>Growth over 2022-23:</strong> 3.78% increase<br><strong>Per Capita Milk Availability (2023-24):</strong> 471 grams per day (up from 459 g/day in 2022-23)</div><p>The top contributing states underscore regional strengths in dairy farming:</p><ul><li><strong>Uttar Pradesh</strong></li><li><strong>Rajasthan</strong></li><li><strong>Madhya Pradesh</strong></li></ul><h4>Egg Production: Second Globally</h4><p>India holds a significant global standing in egg production, showcasing consistent increases in output.</p><div class="info-box"><strong>Total Egg Production (2023-24):</strong> 142.77 billion numbers<br><strong>Growth over 2022-23:</strong> 3.18% increase</div><div class="key-point-box">India ranks as the <strong>2nd largest producer of eggs</strong> worldwide.</div><p>Key states leading this production include:</p><ul><li><strong>Andhra Pradesh</strong></li><li><strong>Tamil Nadu</strong></li><li><strong>Telangana</strong></li></ul><h4>Meat Production: Steady Sector Expansion</h4><p>The meat production sector also registered healthy growth, contributing significantly to the animal husbandry output.</p><div class="info-box"><strong>Total Meat Production (2023-24):</strong> 10.26 million tonnes<br><strong>Growth over 2022-23:</strong> 5.95% increase</div><p>The primary states for meat production are:</p><ul><li><strong>West Bengal</strong></li><li><strong>Uttar Pradesh</strong></li><li><strong>Maharashtra</strong></li></ul><h4>Wool Production: Niche Sector Performance</h4><p>While showing a modest increase, wool production remains an important component of the allied sector.</p><div class="info-box"><strong>Total Wool Production (2023-24):</strong> 33.69 million kg<br><strong>Growth over previous year:</strong> 0.22% increase</div><p>The top states contributing to wool production are:</p><ul><li><strong>Rajasthan</strong></li><li><strong>Jammu &amp; Kashmir</strong></li><li><strong>Gujarat</strong></li></ul><h4>Overall Livestock Sector Growth and Economic Contribution</h4><p>The broader livestock sector has demonstrated impressive sustained growth over nearly a decade, significantly increasing its share in agricultural output.</p><div class="info-box"><strong>Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) (2014-15 to 2022-23):</strong> 7.38% (at constant prices)<br><strong>Share of Livestock in Agriculture GVA:</strong> Increased from <strong>24.32% (2014-15)</strong> to <strong>30.98% (2022-23)</strong></div><p>This increasing share highlights the sector's growing importance to the overall <strong>agricultural Gross Value Added (GVA)</strong>. Furthermore, the <strong>21st Livestock Census</strong> is currently underway, promising updated and comprehensive data for future planning and policy formulation.</p>