Integrated Sample Survey Scheme for Estimation of Major Livestock Products

Objectives of Scheme

          The main objective of the scheme is to estimate the production of milk, egg, wool and meat, State-wise, and cost of production per unit of milk and egg in some selected districts in the States/UTs for evaluation of reasonable remunerative prices to the producers.  To conduct studies to fill up the data gap in Animal  Husbandry Sector.

Implementing Agencies

            State/UT Governments through Directorates of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services.

Target Group/Beneficiaries

          This is a scheme to estimate the production of major livestock products of the country and study animal husbandry practices and related information.

Pattern of Assistance/Funding

          The Central Government provides grant-in-aid to the States on 50:50 basis and 100% basis to the UTs for the implementation of the scheme.  The major part of the funds is utilized on the salaries and allowances of the staff employed under the scheme.

Year when the Scheme Started

1985-86

Annual Outlay/Expenditure (Central Assistance)

Eligibility Conditions  

            All   State Governments/ UT Administrations

Physical Targets  

To prepare State/District level estimates of various Livestock Products and conduct cost of production survey relating to milk and egg in selected districts of the States/UTs. Publication of estimates in a book form called Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics. 

Achievements 

The data generated becomes a tool for planning purposes for the development of Livestock Sector of the country. The data are also used by the Department of Statistics fro preparation of GDP. Besides other Departments, National and International organizations also require relevant information. As per an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Department of Statistics is required to prepare quarterly estimates of GDP for the use of Special Data Dissemination System (SDDS) of IMF. Thus, estimates of livestock production prepared on the basis of these survey which were earlier supplied annually to the Department of Statistics are now furnished on quarterly basis. The ‘Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics’ 2006 is now available and put up on the Department’s website dahd.nic.in.

 For further details please contact

1.      Adviser(Stats), AHS Division, DMS Complex, Near State Bank of India, Shadipur, New Delhi – 110008.     Ph. No. 25873773.