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India is committed to addressing global challenges in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) over the next 7 years. The SDGs aim to eliminate poverty and hunger, protect the environment, and ensure prosperity for all. Achieving these goals requires creating awareness, understanding each economic sector’s potential contribution, and building consensus among stakeholders. While livestock, including Animal Source Foods (ASFs), has been vital for human progress and food security, it faces challenges such as poverty, malnutrition, soil degradation, and climate change. The livestock sector can play a significant role in addressing these challenges. Traditionally, discussions focused on sustainable production, but the UN’s 2030 Agenda has broadened the conversation to emphasize the sector’s contribution to achieving the SDGs. By offering valuable insights, this article serves as a concise overview of the progress made and challenges faced in transforming the Indian livestock sector for sustainable development. Policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders can utilize these insights to drive the adoption of sustainable practices and ensure a thriving Indian livestock sector.
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Mitra, A., Tripathy, A.K., Singh, R.K., Bujarbaruah, K.M. (2023). Transforming the Indian Livestock Sector. In: Bansal, K.C., Lakra, W.S., Pathak, H. (eds) Transformation of Agri-Food Systems . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8014-7_14
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