Telangana Strengthens Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, ₹1,529 Crore Allocated

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has announced an outlay of ₹1,529 crore for the Animal Husbandry and Fisheries sectors, highlighting their growing contribution to the State’s economy.

According to the Budget, Telangana ranked 3rd in the country in egg production during 2024–25, with an output of 1,935.27 crore eggs. The State also secured 5th position in meat production, producing 11.58 lakh tonnes.

The Animal Husbandry sector contributed ₹1,03,525 crore to the State’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in 2025–26, while the Fisheries sector added ₹7,763 crore.

As part of infrastructure development, the government is constructing a modern wholesale fish market at Koheda at a cost of ₹47 crore.

Officials said the focus is on strengthening allied sectors, improving market access, and boosting income opportunities for farmers and fisherfolk across the State.