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A Study of the Role and Contribution of Livestock in the Lives of Rural Population
| International Journal of Computer Applications |
| Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
| Volume 186 - Number 72 |
| Year of Publication: 2025 |
| Authors: Priti Mishra, C.P. Gujar |
10.5120/ijca2025924120
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Priti Mishra, C.P. Gujar . A Study of the Role and Contribution of Livestock in the Lives of Rural Population. International Journal of Computer Applications. 186, 72 ( Mar 2025), 11-13. DOI=10.5120/ijca2025924120
Abstract
An increasing trend of different livestock population in recent years implies its popularity and support in providing sustainable income to rural families. Rural economy is greatly depended upon livestock. Livestock plays a vital role in the development and upliftment of SES of rural household. Sixty two percent of the marginal farmers were associated with livestock and according to the latest data reports, seventeen percent of their total income came from the livestock sector. Besides generating income livestock rearing also provide nutritional security and help the rural household to overcome poverty. The current study is an endeavor to understand the role and contribution of livestock in the life of people especially in rural areas.
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