Rashtriya Krishi (English)

Phool Chand Meena ¹, Prem Chand Meena ², R. K. Rathore ³, L. K. Jain ³, Anirudh Choudhary ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Agriculture Economics, Agriculture University, Jodhpur (Rajasthan), IN
2 Agri-Business Division, NAARM, Hyderabad (Telangana), IN
3 Agriculture University, Jodhpur (Rajasthan), IN

Abstract

Indian economy is at the tipping point and youth of the country will determine the direction the economy takes. India enjoys a demographic dividend where more than 50 per cent of its population comes under working age group of 15 to 59 years which offers an economic opportunity to be utilized for fast tracking India’s economic growth and development. According to Census Survey of India (conducted in 2011) the current proportion of population under 25 years of age is 51 per cent and proportion under 35 years is 66 per cent. In India youth constitute 27.5 per cent of the population who are aged between 15 years to 29 years which contribute 34 per cent in India’s Gross National Income (National Youth Policy, 2014). Comparatively China’s current economic boom is said to be the direct consequence of the large proportion of youth in its population. With proper education, job openings and health care, our youth are sure to tip the economy in the right direction. Despite of demographic dividend and increased literacy among youth, unemployment is the biggest challenge the country’s youth is facing mainly because of lack of any form of social security system as well as proper and adequate avenues for vocational training.

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Phool Chand Meena ¹, Prem Chand Meena ², H. P. Parewa ¹, Anirudh Choudhary ¹, Hanwant Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 College of Agriculture, Agriculture University, Jodhpur (Rajasthan), IN
2 National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad (Telangana), IN

Abstract

India ranks topmost in milk production with a total production of 127.9 MT milk (BAHS, 2013). Contribution to milk production by buffalo, cow and goat in 2010-11 was 51%, 45% and 4%, respectively. India reached to this stage in milk production because of several reasons including crossbreeding, artificial insemination, operation flood etc. However, in comparison to other milk producing countries of world, individual productivity of our dairy animal is very low. Average milk productivity of buffalo and indigenous cow in India is 4.58 and 2.2 kg/day, respectively. India became largest milk producing country due to the efforts of millions of small holder producers and several other policy matters. Therefore, in India dairying is still a part of rural life instead of industry.

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