India, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget for 2026-27 has placed strong emphasis on livestock and fisheries, recognising their growing role in India's agricultural economy. Reflecting this priority, the allocation for animal husbandry has been increased substantially, by 26.7 per cent, alongside a series of new measures aimed at improving productivity, employment and export competitiveness.

The total budget allocation for Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying was Rs 8,915.26 crore. Economic Survey 2025-2026 shows that the agriculture sector's 4.6 per cent growth in financial year (FY) 2025-26 is driven majorly by livestock and fisheries, rather than crops.

Presenting the budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlight...