February 9, 2026

India-administered Janmu and Kashmir's livestock sector sees steady progress toward sustainable growth

The livestock and fisheries sectors in India-administered Jammu and Kashmir have recorded steady progress towards sustainable growth, food security and livelihood generation, supported by government interventions under programmes including the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), according to official data.

In the dairy sector, milk production reached 3,177.38 thousand metric tonnes (Th MTs) in 2024–25, while production stood at 2,108.45 Th MTs up to November 2025.

The government has set a target of 3,300 Th MTs by March 2026. Artificial insemination coverage has expanded from 30% to a targeted 70%.

The import of high genetic-merit breeding bulls and adoption of advanced breeding technologies have been undertaken to improve cattle productivity.

To strengthen the organised dairy sector, a 50,000 litres-per-day UHT milk processing plant was commissioned at Jammu during 2025–26 under the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD).

The poultry sector recorded the establishment of 502 units up to November 2025, including those supported under HADP.

- KNS