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The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, in coordination with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, released the annual publication Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2025 on National Milk Day (26 November 2025). The report presents comprehensive, state-wise data on production and per-capita availability of milk, eggs, meat and wool, based on the Integrated Sample Survey (ISS) conducted from 1 March 2024 to 29 February 2025 across three seasons—summer, rainy and winter.

Key Findings

Milk Production

• Global Rank: 1st
• Output (2024–25): 247.87 million tonnes, a 3.58% increase over 2023–24.
• Per Capita Availability: 485 g/day (up from 319 g/day in 2014–15).
• Top Producers: Uttar Pradesh (15.66%), Rajasthan (14.82%), Madhya Pradesh (9.12%), Gujarat (7.78%), Maharashtra (6.71%)—54.09% combined share.
• Growth by Source: Crossbred cattle (+4.97%), Indigenous cattle (+3.51%), Buffaloes (+2.45%).

Egg Production

• Global Rank: 2nd
• Output (2024–25): 149.11 billion eggs, 4.44% growth.
• Per Capita Availability: 106 eggs/year (up from 62 in 2014–15).
• Major Contributors: Andhra Pradesh (18.37%), Tamil Nadu (15.63%), Telangana (12.98%), West Bengal (10.72%), Karnataka (6.67%)—64.37% combined.
• Production Mix: Commercial poultry 84.49%; Backyard poultry 15.51%.

Meat Production

• Global Rank: 4th
• Output (2024–25): 10.50 million tonnes, 2.46% growth.
• Poultry Share: ~50% (5.18 million tonnes).
• Top States: West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana—57.55% combined.

Wool Production

• Output (2024–25): 34.57 million kg, 2.63% growth.
• Leading States: Rajasthan (47.85%), Jammu & Kashmir (22.88%), Gujarat, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh—85.98% combined.