Sheep farming in India

Introduction: NABARD , as an apex development bank in the country has always been keen on promoting projects based on innovative technologies, which can accelerate capital formation in the rural areas in the agricultural and allied sectors as also in the non farm sector, specially in the thrust areas of livestock and dairy products, with accent on export are being promoted by NABARD on priority basis through appropriate policy initiatives. Brochures on model bankable projects, which have high export potential, have been brought out for the use of banks, entrepreneurs and other agencies which are keen on promoting such projects especially entrepreneurs for taking up the activity as a commercial enterprise through bank credit. The present Model Project for sheep project is yet another venture in this direction. Scope for Sheep Farming and Its National Importance According to Livestock census 2003, there are about 61.47 million sheep and 124.36 million goats in the country. About five mi...