Development of Livestock Sector in Andhra Pradesh, India

The livestock sector plays a crucial role in cushioning the rural economy in general and during agrarian adversaries in particular. The present paper presents the current status of livestock sector in Andhra Pradesh. The study aimed to analyze the population dynamics of major livestock (cattle, buffaloes, sheep & goat) during different LC (Livestock Census) periods, its contribution to State's GVA (Gross Value Added), products from livestock, their per capita availability, budget allocation to the sector, infrastructure and other facilities available for livestock development and enhancing livestock production and productivity etc. The paper further emphasized the major challenges faced by livestock sector in Andhra Pradesh state, with an overall objective of suggesting suitable policy interventions for implementation by the State Government to make the livestock sector, a viable and sustained one with its contribution to rural economy of the state.