Abstract
<p><em>After independence in 1947, the Government of India started organized plan for the development of the country. Visible impact was not felt during the 1<sup>st</sup> plan period. Regular famine, division of country created a situation where supply of food to country men was a major problem before the Government. According during the second five year plan emphases was given on the development of agriculture and animal husbandry sectors. The second five year plan started in 1956. An outlay of Rs 56 crores was provided by the Government of India for development of animal husbandry and dairying. The object of animal husbandry programme was to supply milk, meat and eggs in order to balance the customary Indian diets and to provide bullock power for agricultural operations.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>In addition to by Products of agricultural food crops, residuesgrazing areas had been the main stay for cattle. Increase in the requirements of agriculture land for food production for the human population, development of industries road &amp; buildings grazing areas have steadily diminished. Cattle raising had to undergo a basic change in the sense that its future would depend on mixed farming system. Most of the fodder have to be grown on the holding of the farmers.</em></p>
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