Pune, April 12 -- Stressing the need for a structured and collaborative approach to develop India's equine sector, Pankaja Munde, Minister of Animal Husbandry and Dairying today said that the state government is open to collaborating with institutions and engaging with universities to support the growth of the equine ecosystem.

The announcement was made at the inauguration of The Equestrian Forum 2026, a national-level conference organised by The Equine Collective in Pune.

The forum was inaugurated by Minister Munde and Jaykumar Rawal, Minister of Marketing and Protocol, Government of Maharashtra, in the presence of industry experts, academicians, and stakeholders from across the country.

Organised by The Equine Collective under the aegi...