Nagaland: Domestic Production of Meat, Eggs, Dairy Declines
Source: dairynews.today
The state of Nagaland has witnessed a notable decrease in its domestic production of animal husbandry products, impacting self-sufficiency efforts.
In the fiscal year 2023-24, Nagaland experienced a decline in the domestic production of meat, eggs, and dairy, with output falling to Rs. 1020.67 crores, marking a 4.38% decrease from the previous year.
Similarly, imports reduced slightly to Rs. 271.99 crores, a 1.7% decrease from Rs. 276.69 crores in the previous year.
This decreasing trend emphasizes the state's challenge in achieving self-sufficiency in animal husbandry products, as highlighted in the Nagaland Economic Survey 2024-25 presented during the 6th session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly. The survey further revealed that the state only produces 42.57% of its total requirement, leaving a 57.43% shortfall. To mitigate this gap, Nagaland relies on imports.
The Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry's Annual Sample Survey of 2023-24 found that per capita availability in the state was 75 grams of milk, 43 grams of meat per person per day, and 30 eggs per person annually.
Similarly, imports reduced slightly to Rs. 271.99 crores, a 1.7% decrease from Rs. 276.69 crores in the previous year.
This decreasing trend emphasizes the state's challenge in achieving self-sufficiency in animal husbandry products, as highlighted in the Nagaland Economic Survey 2024-25 presented during the 6th session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly. The survey further revealed that the state only produces 42.57% of its total requirement, leaving a 57.43% shortfall. To mitigate this gap, Nagaland relies on imports.
The Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry's Annual Sample Survey of 2023-24 found that per capita availability in the state was 75 grams of milk, 43 grams of meat per person per day, and 30 eggs per person annually.
