The domestic production of meat, eggs and dairy declined to Rs. 1020.67 crores (-4.38 percent) during 2023-24 while imports slightly decreased to Rs. 271.99 crores (-1.7 percent) compared to the previous years figures of Rs. 1067.44 crores and Rs.276.69 crores respectively.
This indicates a slowdown in local production, emphasizing the need to enhance self-sufficiency in animal husbandry products, according to Nagaland Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled at the recently concluded 6th session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly.
The survey report also stated that the state produces 42.57 per cent of the total requirement, valued at Rs. 1020. 67 crores, leaving a shortfall of 57.43 per cent.
To bridge this gap, the state imported animal husbandry products worth Rs. 271.99 crores.
According to the Annual sample survey of animal husbandry production report 2023-24, conducted by the Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, the per capita availability of milk, meat and eggs in the state during 2023-24 was recorded at 75 grams per person per day, 43 grams per person per day and 30 eggs per person per year respectively.
These figures remained unchanged from the previous year, the report stated.
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