Livestock play an important role in India's national economy and rural livelihoods. They provide livelihood support to 2-3rd of the rural population and employ 8.8% of the total population. Livestock also contribute 16% of income for small farm households. India has large livestock populations, being world's highest owner of livestock. Livestock provide food such as milk, meat and eggs, fiber such as wool, and other outputs such as draft power and dung for fuel or manure. Integrating livestock into farming systems through dairy and crop production can help increase farmers' revenues and reduce risks of financial distress or suicide.