India, Feb. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Union Budget 2026 has accorded significant priority to the Animal Husbandry and Dairying sector, reaffirming the Government's commitment to strengthening rural livelihoods, enhancing farmers' income, and ensuring sustainable growth of the livestock economy. Key provisions in the Budget focus on improving productivity, animal health, and infrastructure across the livestock value chain. Enhanced support has been extended for breed improvement programmes, expansion of veterinary services, and disease prevention initiatives to safeguard farmers' assets and ensure quality livestock output.
The Budget also emphasizes strengthening the dairy sector through improved milk collectio...