Livestock extension plays an important role in ensuring food security in India. It transfers technologies from research stations to farmers to increase livestock production and productivity. Various government agencies and non-government organizations are involved in livestock extension to educate farmers, empower women, and enhance human resource development. Strengthening livestock extension services can further improve the livestock sector and help address issues of poverty and food insecurity.

1. ROLE OF LIVESTOCK EXTENSION IN THE FOOD SECURITY SCENARIO OF INDIA By, Dr.Subin K.Mohan, MVSc Dairy Extension Division NDRI, Karnal

2. Kevin Carter Pulitzer Prize,1994

5. HOW TO TACKLE THIS SITUATION? Ans: Ensure food security..

14. Livestock production and its role in food security

17. Agricultural GDP Growth Rates Source: http://www.sdnp.org.gy/minagri/statistics/grossdomesticproduct/contributionofagritogdp.htm -0.8 1.9 1.5 -0.6 Total GDP -9.4 3.8 7.7 -2.1 Total Agri Sector 14.6 0.6 -3.6 0.0 Fishing 1.1 1.1 1.4 2.1 Other Agriculture 4.5 2.6 5.0 4.0 Livestock -20.0 10.6 -11.1 23.2 Rice -15.0 4.0 16.4 -8.7 Sugar 2000 2001 2002 2003 Sector

18. Indian Livestock production statistics (F&B News, 2009) 2 Goat meat production 4 2 World cattle population 5 17 Sheep meat production 6 1 Buffalo meat production 3 1 World buffalo population 2 1 Total milk production 1 Rank Item Sl.No

19. Role of Livestock Extension in ensuring food security

33. AGENCIES INVOLVED IN LIVESTOCK EXTENSION IN INDIA