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Agriculture
Rajasthan Governor Calls Animal Husbandry a Pillar of Rural Employment
✍️ EdexLive
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 01:03 AM
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The Rajasthan governor highlighted animal husbandry as a vital source of jobs for the state’s rural population, underscoring its importance for livelihoods.
The governor of Rajasthan, speaking at a recent gathering, emphasized that animal husbandry remains a cornerstone of employment in the state’s countryside. He pointed out that the sector supports a large number of farming families by providing income through dairy, livestock rearing and allied activities. The remarks, reported by EdexLive, were made as the state government pursues measures to boost agricultural productivity and diversify rural income sources. The governor urged policymakers, farmers and private players to adopt modern animal husbandry practices and improve related infrastructure to sustain and expand job opportunities. His comments echo national efforts to strengthen the livestock segment as part of India’s broader agricultural growth agenda.