A new report, released by Research and Markets, highlights the importance of the Indian livestock industry to the country’s economy.

The Indian livestock industry makes up a significant proportion of the world's livestock resources and makes a significant contribution to both the national economy and the socio-economic growth of the country.

According to analysts, during 2003-04, the total value of livestock output accounted for 25.9% of total agricultural output, a large proportion of which was achieved through the leather sector.