Abstract
During last two and half decades (1990–2016), the Total Factor Productivity (TFP) of livestock sector has grown at an annual rate of 3.9%. However, there are significant variations in it across states. It is estimated very high in Tamil Nadu (8.7%), Andhra Pradesh (7.6%) & Odisha (7.6%) and extremely low in Jammu & Kashmir (0.6%), Himachal Pradesh (−0.4%) and Bihar (−4.3%). Interestingly, TFP growth has been driven by technical change. The estimates of scale efficiency indicate scope of raising output by about 30% even at the existing levels of input-use. The findings suggest the need for greater investment in animal science research and development, especially in the states that have poorly performed on technological front.
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