New Delhi, November 26, 2025 — The Government of India released the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2025, the country’s most authoritative dataset on livestock and dairy sector performance, during the National Milk Day celebration held at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan.
The report was officially unveiled by Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj. He was joined by Shri George Kurian, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Minority Affairs, Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar, Secretary, DAHD, and other senior dignitaries.
A Comprehensive Data Backbone for India’s Livestock Sector
BAHS 2025 is built upon the Integrated Sample Survey (ISS) conducted from 1 March 2024 to 29 February 2025, the only survey of its kind in the country that generates scientifically validated estimates on:
- Milk, Egg, Meat, Wool production
- Per-capita availability of livestock products
- State-wise performance data
- Livestock population involved in production
- Animals slaughtered and sheep shorn
- Veterinary infrastructure: hospitals, polyclinics, state farms, gaushalas
- Artificial insemination performance
- Global livestock comparisons
The publication is a core reference for policymakers, researchers, cooperative planners, and international agencies because it forms the statistical foundation for performance evaluation, programme design, and future-ready livestock policies.
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BAHS 2025
Below is the data that matters, backed by nationwide sample survey results.
1. Milk Production (2024–25)
India retains its position as the world’s largest milk producer.
- Total Production: 247.87 million tonnes
- Growth: 3.58% over 2023–24 (239.30 million tonnes)
- Per Capita Availability:
- 2014–15: 319 g/day
- 2024–25: 485 g/day
Top 5 Milk-Producing States (share of total production)
- Uttar Pradesh — 15.66%
- Rajasthan — 14.82%
- Madhya Pradesh — 9.12%
- Gujarat — 7.78%
- Maharashtra — 6.71%
Together: 54.09%
Species-wise growth:
- Crossbred/Exotic cattle: ↑ 4.97%
- Indigenous/Nondescript cattle: ↑ 3.51%
- Buffaloes: ↑ 2.45%
2. Egg Production (2024–25)
India is 2nd globally in egg production.
- Total Production: 149.11 billion eggs
- Growth: 4.44%
Per Capita Availability:
- 2014–15: 62 eggs/year
- 2024–25: 106 eggs/year
Top 5 Egg-Producing States
- Andhra Pradesh — 18.37%
- Tamil Nadu — 15.63%
- Telangana — 12.98%
- West Bengal — 10.72%
- Karnataka — 6.67%
Together: 64.37%
Contribution by production system:
- Commercial poultry: 125.98 billion eggs (84.49%)
- Backyard poultry: 23.13 billion eggs (15.51%)
3. Meat Production (2024–25)
India ranks 4th globally.
- Total Meat Production: 10.50 million tonnes
- Growth: 2.46%
- Poultry meat: 5.18 million tonnes (≈50% of total)
Top 5 Meat-Producing States:
- West Bengal — 12.46%
- Uttar Pradesh — 12.20%
- Maharashtra — 11.57%
- Andhra Pradesh — 10.84%
- Telangana — 10.49%
Together: 57.55%
4. Wool Production (2024–25)
- Total Production: 34.57 million kg
- Growth: 2.63%
Top Contributors:
- Rajasthan — 47.85%
- Jammu & Kashmir — 22.88%
- Gujarat — 6.22%
- Maharashtra — 4.75%
- Himachal Pradesh — 4.30%
Together: 85.98%
A Roadmap Supported by Evidence
BAHS 2025 acts as the statistical compass guiding the government’s livestock strategy—from infrastructure planning and breed improvement to dairy revitalization and rural income expansion. With rising productivity, strong cooperative networks, and rapid technology adoption, India’s livestock sector continues to be one of the most resilient pillars of the rural economy.
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