Lucknow: India’s animal husbandry sector is witnessing significant growth in export potential, driven by rising global demand for high-quality, protein-rich products and the country’s vast livestock resources. Key export commodities from the sector include frozen and deboned poultry products, dairy products, honey, and processed leather, all of which are gaining traction in international markets.
Major export destinations for Indian animal husbandry products currently include the United States, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and several countries in the Middle East. Industry experts believe that these markets offer substantial scope for further expansion, supported by improvements in quality standards, processing infrastructure, and regulatory compliance.
In this context, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries & Dairy Development, in association with the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), organised a stakeholders’ meet to deliberate on emerging business opportunities and policy support in the sector. The session focused on strengthening collaboration between the government and private players to accelerate growth and exports.
The meeting was addressed by Mukesh Meshram, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, along with Devendra Pandey, IAS, and Mempal Singh, Director, Animal Husbandry. Senior officials highlighted the government’s commitment to promoting investment, modernisation, and export-oriented production in animal husbandry and allied sectors.
The session was organised by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce with participation from its members, associate companies, and invited stakeholders interested in exploring Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models in veterinary polyclinics, laboratories, and farms. Discussions centred on investment opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and mechanisms to enhance service delivery and productivity.
Mukesh Singh, Chair, IACC Uttar Pradesh, also addressed the gathering and moderated an interactive session between prospective investors and departmental officials. The interaction provided a platform for investors to seek clarity on policies, incentives, and project implementation, reinforcing confidence in the sector’s long-term growth prospects.
The stakeholders’ meet concluded with a shared consensus on the need for closer cooperation between government and industry to unlock the full export potential of India’s animal husbandry sector and position the country as a reliable global supplier of quality animal-based products.
