**Executive Summary**
On June 1, 2026, the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, convened a virtual High-Level Dialogue on Advanced Livestock Technology and Feed Systems (ALT&FS) under India's BRICS Chairship. The dialogue aimed to foster international cooperation, promote innovation, and facilitate the exchange of best practices to strengthen resilient livestock sectors across BRICS nations. Key themes included addressing climate change, improving food security, and enhancing rural livelihoods through technological advancement.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Objectives and Participation**
* The dialogue served as a platform for sharing knowledge on advanced livestock technologies, animal nutrition, and sustainable feed systems.
* Participants included senior Indian government officials, representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and subject experts from Brazil, China, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Russia, UAE, and Iran.
* **Socio-Economic Importance of Livestock**
* The sector is recognized as vital for supporting rural livelihoods, driving rural prosperity, and ensuring nutritional security.
* Emphasis was placed on the role of livestock in women's empowerment and inclusive growth across member nations.
* **Addressing Sectoral Challenges**
* Participants highlighted the need to tackle low productivity and feed shortages through innovation.
* Collaborative efforts are required to mitigate the impacts of climate change and manage emerging animal diseases.
* **Strategic Focus Areas**
* Deliberations focused on strengthening research collaboration and promoting sustainable, farmer-centric livestock development.
* Priority was given to the development of resilient feed systems and the use of scientific collaboration to enhance global food security.
* **Commitment to Sustainability**
* The dialogue reaffirmed a shared commitment to leveraging technology and partnerships for long-term sustainable development in the livestock sector.
**Impact Analysis**
**BRICS Member Nations**
**Impact:** Enhanced access to international best practices, innovative technologies, and a platform for collaborative research.
**Action Required:** Strengthen international cooperation and implement shared strategies for sustainable livestock and feed systems.
**Livestock Farmers**
**Impact:** Potential for increased productivity and prosperity through the adoption of advanced technologies and more resilient feed systems.
**Action Required:** Transition toward sustainable solutions and innovative practices as guided by national livestock frameworks.
**Policymakers and Researchers**
**Impact:** Increased focus on data-driven and scientific collaboration to solve common challenges like animal diseases and climate impact.
**Action Required:** Foster innovation and develop policies that support farmer-centric, inclusive, and sustainable livestock development.
**Rural Communities and Women**
**Impact:** Opportunities for improved livelihoods and empowerment through the sector's growth and modernization.
**Action Required:** Participate in and benefit from inclusive growth initiatives and nutritional security programs resulting from the dialogue's objectives.
Key Entities Referenced
High-Level Dialogue on Advanced Livestock Technology and Feed Systems (ALT&FS): A primary initiative held under India's BRICS Chairship to foster international cooperation and innovation in livestock technologies and sustainable feed systems.
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD): The nodal government department responsible for convening the dialogue and overseeing the development of the livestock and dairy sectors in India.
BRICS Agricultural Working Group: The specific international forum under which the high-level dialogue was organized to facilitate knowledge exchange among member nations.
National Dairy Development Board (NDDB): A key statutory body involved in the dialogue, represented by its Chairman to emphasize innovation in sustainable feed and dairy systems.
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): The international organization that participated in the dialogue to provide global expertise on animal production and health division.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
High-Level Dialogue on Advanced Livestock
Technology and Feed Systems (ALT&FS) in
BRICS held under India's BRICS Chairship, 2026
Posted On: 01 JUN 2026 4:56PM by PIB Delhi
India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026 marked another milestone in advancing cooperation in the livestock
sector, as the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, convened the High-
Level Dialogue on Advanced Livestock Technology & Feed Systems (ALT&FS) under the BRICS
Agricultural Working Group on 1 June 2026 in virtual mode from Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
The dialogue witnessed virtual participation from Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Hon’ble
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj; Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel,
Hon’ble Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj; Shri Naresh
Pal Gangwar, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD); Ms. Varsha Joshi,
Additional Secretary, DAHD; Dr. Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board
(NDDB); and senior officials of DAHD. The dialogue brought together distinguished experts,
policymakers, researchers, and representatives of international organizations. Dr. Thanawat Tiensin,
Assistant Director General, Director of Animal Production and Health Division (NSA), from the Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO) and subject experts from Brazil, China, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia,
Russia, UAE and Iran participated in the dialogue.
The dialogue served as a significant platform for fostering international cooperation, promoting
innovation, and facilitating the exchange of knowledge and best practices in advanced livestock
technologies, animal nutrition, and sustainable feed systems, with a focus on strengthening resilient
livestock sectors across participating nations.Addressing the gathering through virtual mode, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Hon’ble Union
Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj, highlighted the vital role of the
livestock sector in supporting rural livelihoods, women empowerment, and nutritional security across
BRICS nations. He emphasized the need to address challenges such as low productivity, feed shortages,
animal diseases, and climate change through innovation and sustainable solutions. The Hon’ble Minister
underscored the importance of knowledge-sharing and collective actions among BRICS countries to build
resilient and sustainable livestock systems. He expressed confidence that the dialogue would strengthen
cooperation and foster meaningful partnerships in the livestock sector.
Addressing the participants, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Hon’ble Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal
Husbandry & Dairying, stressed the pivotal role of the livestock sector in driving rural prosperity across
BRICS nations. He emphasized the need to address challenges such as climate change, feed shortages, and
emerging animal diseases through innovation and sustainable solutions. Stressing the importance of
advanced livestock technologies and resilient feed systems, he called for enhanced collaboration and
knowledge-sharing among BRICS countries to build inclusive, sustainable, and farmer-centric livestock
sectors.Delivering the Welcome Address through virtual mode from Anand, Gujarat, Dr. Meenesh Shah,
Chairman, NDDB, welcomed the delegates and emphasized the importance of innovation, collaboration,
and sustainable feed systems for strengthening the livestock and dairy sectors.
In his opening remarks, Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar, Secretary, DAHD, highlighted the vital role of livestock
in food security, rural livelihoods, and inclusive growth. He emphasized the importance of quality feed,
innovation, and scientific collaboration to strengthen sustainable livestock development.
Representatives from BRICS member countries and participating organizations shared their experiences,
best practices, and innovative approaches related to livestock technology, feed systems, animal nutrition,
and sustainable livestock development. The deliberations focused on strengthening research collaboration,
promoting innovation, improving livestock productivity, enhancing food security, and supporting rural
livelihoods across member nations.
In her closing remarks, Ms. Varsha Joshi, Additional Secretary (Cattle & Dairy), DAHD, highlighted the
need for continued cooperation among BRICS nations to promote livestock technologies, sustainable feed
systems, innovation, and knowledge sharing for building resilient livestock sector.The High-Level Dialogue reaffirmed the shared commitment of BRICS nations towards leveraging
technology, innovation, and collaborative partnerships for the sustainable development of the livestock
sector and strengthening global food and nutritional security.
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