Key Findings:

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Meat Sector Growth
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- India’s meat sector grew strongly over the last decade, with its share in the value of agriculture sector output rising from 5% in 2011-12 to 7.5% in 2023-24 (at constant prices).
- At current prices, its share similarly increased from 5% to 7.7% over the same period.
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Livestock Sector Expansion
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- The livestock sector as a whole expanded significantly, with its Gross Value of Output (GVO) increasing from ₹4.88 lakh crore in 2011-12 to ₹9.19 lakh crore in 2023-24 (constant prices).
- Its share in total agriculture and allied activities GVO rose from 25.6% to 31.2% during this period.
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Overall Agriculture and Allied Sector Output
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- The overall GVO of agriculture and allied activities rose from ₹19.08 lakh crore in 2011-12 to ₹29.49 lakh crore in 2023-24 (constant prices). As per national accounts, this sector contributed 14.7% of India’s Gross Value Added (GVA) in 2023-24, slightly declining to 14.4% in 2024-25.
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Milk Share Declining, Meat Share Rising
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- Milk remains the largest contributor in the livestock sector, though its share fell from 67.2% to 65.9%.
- Meanwhile, meat’s share increased from 19.7% to 24.1% in the livestock GVO.
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Meat Exports Growth
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- India’s meat exports rose by 17% to $3.83 billion in 2023-24.
- Buffalo meat, forming 98% of India’s meat exports, increased by 17.1% to $3.74 billion, with Uttar Pradesh contributing nearly 60% of it.
- Export of beef (cow, oxen, calves) remains prohibited under India’s foreign trade policy.
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Crop Sector Share Falling
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- The share of crops in the agriculture and allied GVO declined from 62.4% in 2011-12 to 54.1% in 2023-24.
- This reflects a gradual diversification of India’s agricultural economy due to changing demand patterns, policy support, and technological improvements.
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Other Crop Trends
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- Cereals and fruits & vegetables together accounted for over half of crop GVO.
- The share of spices and condiments increased from 3.9% to 5.9%, indicating rising domestic and export demand, supported by improved processing and branding.

