Importance of livestock sector in doubling farmers Income by 2022

Abstract

The present paper mainly focuses on the target of doubling the farmers ’income by 2022. In this context emphasis is mainly given to the livestock sector especially dairy sector. It is an attempt to show the importance of livestock sector and their hidden potential which farmers ’can utilize in their farming system in order to increase their income apart from agriculture. India has the largest livestock resources when compared to other countries. So it is a boon extremely for the small farmers who own a small piece of land. Therefore, there is a need is to identify its unrealized potential and utilize it in an efficient way.