**Executive Summary**
The annual meeting of the Technical Committee of Direction (TCD) for the Improvement of Animal Husbandry & Dairying Statistics was held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, from January 22-23, 2026. The meeting focused on identifying data gaps, improving statistical methodologies, and sharing best practices. Key outcomes included reviewing livestock product estimates for 2025-26 and planning for the Integrated Sample Survey & Livestock Census across India.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Objectives:**
* Identify key data gaps in animal husbandry and dairying statistics.
* Recommend corrective measures for data collection.
* Deliberate on statistical methodologies for central and state implementation.
* Provide guidance on sample surveys and census.
* **Targets and Reviews:**
* Reviewed major livestock product estimates.
* Set targets for 2025-26.
* Five states (Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Uttarakhand & Mizoram) presented best practices in statistical data collection and innovative strategies.
* **Integrated Sample Survey & Livestock Census:**
* Charted a roadmap for continued adoption across India.
* Focused on improving data quality and technological integration.
* **Technological Advancements:**
* Demonstration of IASRI's eLISS software for real-time, digital data capture.
* Enhanced collaboration with national and international bodies (MoSPI, RBI, FAO).
* **Commitment:**
* Reaffirmed India's commitment to building a robust, transparent, and tech-driven livestock data system.
* The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying will continue to advise State Governments/Union Territories in policy formulation.
**Impact Analysis**
**Central and State Bodies:**
*Impact*: Affected by the implementation of revised statistical methodologies and data collection improvements.
*Action Required*: Implement the agreed-upon statistical methodologies and data collection improvements.
**State Governments/Union Territories:**
*Impact*: Advised by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying on policy formulation related to livestock production, preservation, protection from diseases, and dairy development.
*Action Required*: Take advice and consider implementation.
**Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying**
*Impact*: Responsible for overseeing livestock production, preservation, protection from diseases, and dairy development.
*Action Required*: Development of necessary infrastructure.
Key Entities Referenced
Integrated Sample Survey: A survey used in statistical data collection for animal husbandry and livestock.
Technical Committee of Direction (TCD): Committee responsible for the Improvement of Animal Husbandry & Dairying Statistics.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying: The central ministry responsible for organizing the TCD meeting and overall policy in the sector.
Andhra Pradesh: State in India where the TCD meeting was held in Vijayawada.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Meeting of the Technical Committee of Direction
for the Improvement of Animal Husbandry &
Dairying Statistics held in Vijayawada, Andhra
Pradesh
Measures to Eliminate Data Gaps, Statistical Methodologies
for Surveys and Best Practices among States Discussed
during Meeting
प्रव तथ: 23 JAN 2026 8:13PM by PIB Delhi
The annual meeting of the Technical Committee of Direction (TCD) for the Improvement of Animal
Husbandry & Dairying Statistics was successfully organized in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, during
January 22-23, 2026. The meeting was inaugurated by Shri B Rajshekhar, IAS, Ex-Oficio Special Chief
Secretary, Animal Husbandry Dairy Development & Fisheries, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh in the presence of
Shri Kal Singh, Director General (Statistics), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Chairman-TCD,
and Shri Jagat Hazarika, Advisor, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying along with other senior
official and representatives from all the 36 states/UTs and institutions like RBI, MoSPI, ICAR-IASRI,
ICAR-NIAP, NDDB.The Committee’s primary objectives are to identify key data gaps, recommend corrective measures,
deliberate on statistical methodologies for implementation by central and state bodies, and provide
guidance on conducting related sample surveys and census.
The committee reviewed major livestock product estimates and set targets for 2025-26, Subsequently, 5
states namely, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Uttarakhand & Mizoram presented their best practices
in statistical data collection framework and also shows innovative strategies of Andhra Pradesh for
livestock growth. A roadmap was charted for the continued adoption of the Integrated Sample Survey &
Livestock Census across India, with open discussions leading to consensus on improving data quality and
technological integration. The meeting reaffirmed India’s commitment to building a robust, transparent,
and tech-driven livestock data system critical for policy, livelihoods, and nutritional security.
The TCD meeting, concluded with several key advancements. Highlights included the demonstration of
IASRI’s eLISS software for real-time, digital data capture in the Integrated Sample Survey, presentations
on best practices from leading states, and enhanced collaboration with national and international bodies
like MoSPI, RBI and FAO. The discussion underscored the importance of this data for global agricultural
statistics and policymaking, leading the TCD to decide on further examination of the matter.
Senior officials present at the meeting included Dr. Tauqeer Ahmed, Head Sample Survey, ICAR, IASRI,
PUSA, Delhi, Shri R.P.S. Rathore, Director, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Dr. T.
Damodar Naidu, Director of Animal Husbandry, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Dr. G Lathamangeshkar,
Director, Govt of Puducherry, Dr. Suresh Chandra Meena, Director, Govt of Rajasthan, Dr. Mempal Singh,
Director, Govt of Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Paramdeep Singh Walia, Director, Govt of Punjab, Dr. Kirzang Chuki,
Director, Govt of Sikkim, Dr. Neeraj Kumar Chanchal, Director, Govt of Tripura, Dr. Nikhil Kumar Shit,
Director, Govt of West Bengal, Dr. Pallavi Chavan, Director, Reserve Bank of India among others.
The meeting concluded with an open house discussion, summarizing key takeaways and future directions
for improving livestock statistics in India. The Chairman-TCD emphasized the importance of
collaborative efforts in strengthening statistical data frameworks to support policy decisions. The event
ended with a formal vote of thanks by the AHS Division, DAHD.
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, which oversees livestock production, preservation,
protection from diseases, and dairy development, continues to advise State Governments/Union Territories
in policy formulation. The Department remains committed to developing the necessary infrastructure toenhance animal productivity, ensure livestock health, and strengthen central livestock farms.
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