Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh will launch the 21st Livestock Census Operation

Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh will launch the 21st Livestock Census Operation.
The 21st Livestock Census Operation will be launched on 25th October at Hotel Leela Ambience Convention, Shahdara.
Since 1919, the Livestock Census (LC) is a crucial exercise that is conducted on every five years.
The Census involves a comprehensive door-to-door survey that captures detailed data on domesticated animals and birds.
The 21st Livestock Census operation will be conducted during October 2024 – February 2025.
Cattle, Buffalo, Mithun, Yak, Sheep, Goat, Pig, Camel, Horse, Mule, Donkey, Dog, Rabbit and Elephant are covered in this census.
It will be the first Livestock in which data on livestock holding by pastoralists will be available independently.
This livestock will also provide information on the “Gender of the person majorly involved in livestock rearing”.