support this statement cattle rearing is economic source
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The livestock species play very important economic and socio-cultural roles for the wellbeing of rural households, such as food supply, source of income, asset saving, source of employment, soil fertility, livelihoods, transport, agricultural traction, agricultural diversification and sustainable agricultural
Answer:Primitive hunter whose major source of food was animal soon turned out to be a herder because of its recognized potentiality and significance. Animal husbandry has become a major source of growth in almost all countries and for developing countries such as India where agriculture has immense importance it has become inseparable part of economic growth. Agriculture constitutes 16% of Indian GDP and 25% of which is contributed by animal rearing and other allied activities
1. Socio-economics—
>>Diversified output like hoods, wool, horns and hides provide market for sale>rise in per capita income.
>>Assured source of income in case of market uncertainty and climate adversity>Less farmer distress.
>>Accessibility to milk, eggs and meat fulfills nutrition demand> human capital formation.
>>Working opportunities for women and relaxed pressure on land>inclusive and sustainable development.
2. Cattle rearing and Indian economy—
>>India is largest producer of milk and top exporter of buffalo meat which provides self sufficiency in food production.
>>Reduced dependence on chemical fertilizers coupled with rising demand of organic food and animal products.
>>Increased self-employability and reduced migration.
Animal rearing is said to be a credit card for farmers because-
>> credit card are assured source of money supply in case of any emergency so as animal rearing proves beneficial in times of climatic vagaries and in other adversities.
>>Animal products like skin are less effected by any external negativity and are always in demand.
Though animal rearing adds to the all aspects of agricultural growth but they need effective infrastructure, cold storage system and robust supply chain. Abscense of proper care and lack of veterinary services can be harmful for them.
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