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Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Significant increase in output of UP's livestock, fisheries & forestry sectors: District Domestic Product report
The output of the livestock, fisheries, and forestry sectors in Uttar Pradesh witnessed a significant increase, the District Domestic Product (DDP) Estimates report for the financial year 2023-24 has claimed. The state Directorate of Economics and Statistics and the Planning Department, which released the report, said it indicated strengthening of the traditional rural economy and expansion in the means of livelihood. According to the report, the State's Gross Domestic Product (GSDP) stood at Rs 25.63 lakh crore in the financial year, with the livestock sector contributing Rs 1.67 lakh crore, accounting for 7.1% of the Gross State Value Added (GSVA), the government said. The forestry sector contributed Rs 25,859 crore during the period, reflecting a 3.9% growth compared to the previous year. The fisheries sub-sector witnessed an increase of 34.1%, contributing Rs 19,071 crore. In the livestock sector, the five districts making the highest contribution to the GSVA are Bulandshahar, Meerut, Aligarh, Agra and Saharanpur. The districts witnessing the highest growth in GVA for this sub-sector include Mahoba (42.1%), Jhansi (41.1%), Ambedkar Nagar (36.2%), Ayodhya (34.1%) and Lalitpur (34.1%), the report added. Among the major livestock products, milk holds the largest share, contributing 83.3% to the livestock sector GVA, the report further claimed. Uttar Pradesh remains the leading state in milk production, achieving a total of 388 lakh metric tonnes in 2023-24, marking a 7% increase from the previous year, it said. The state accounts for 16.2% of national milk production. The state's contribution in national egg production increased from 3.29% in 2022-23 to 4.15% in 2023-24, showing a growth of 29.9% against 12.8% the previous year. The top five districts in milk production in 2023-24 were Bulandshahar, Meerut, Agra, Aligarh and Azamgarh. In the fisheries sector, fish production increased to 11.56 lakh metric tonne (MT) in 2023-24, registering a growth of 26.4%. The state contributed 8.3% to the total inland fish production in the country. The sector contributed Rs 19,071 crore in the Gross State Value Added. The top five districts in inland fish production were Gorakhpur, Bahraich, Hardoi, Etah and Mahoba. The forestry sector remained a key contributor to the state's economy, with its GVA standing at Rs 25,859 crore for 2023-24. The top five districts in terms of highest forestry GVA contribution were Lakhimpur Kheri (Rs 1,255 crore), Sonbhadra (Rs 1,115 crore), Saharanpur (Rs 827 crore), and Pilibhit (Rs 815 crore). They collectively accounted for 20% of the state's total forestry GVA. Also, the districts showing the highest growth in forestry GVA were Kanpur Nagar (14.1%), Sant Kabir Nagar (12.4%), Moradabad (11.2%), Ghazipur (10.9%), and Hathras (10.1%), the report said.
United News of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
J&K CM Omar Abdullah calls for data-driven planning
Srinagar, May 26 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday called for data-driven planning to guide the Union Territory towards the long-term goal of Viksit J & K by 2047. He underlined the importance of setting short-term, district-level goals rooted in data analysis and tailored to the specific needs and potential of each region. He stated this while chairing a comprehensive review meeting of the Planning, Development & Monitoring Department at the Civil Secretariat, where detailed presentations were made on three critical initiatives — the Sustainable Development Goals Coordination Centre (SDGCC), District Domestic Product (DDP), and the District Good Governance Index (DGGI). 'What we now require is targeted district-level planning — identifying where the potential lies and where gaps need to be filled. These short-term objectives will cumulatively guide us toward our long-term goal of Viksit Jammu & Kashmir by 2047,' he said. He cautioned against focusing solely on the distant 2047 horizon, emphasising the need to set medium- and short-term benchmarks that allow for real-time performance tracking and corrective action. The Chief Minister welcomed the data presented during the meeting, especially insights from Mission Yuva, and called for its integration into sectoral planning across departments. Referring to Mission Yuva and the DGGI reports, the Chief Minister stressed the importance of using this data constructively. 'These findings must improve our planning and programmes. I urge all line departments and district administrations to reorient their schemes in a manner that addresses the issues highlighted by both data sets,' he said. He said that the District Good Governance Index should not be perceived as a ranking of 'good versus bad' governance, but as a barometer of 'good to better' governance. 'Districts that have shown strong performance must continue to lead by example, while those that lag must be supported to identify structural gaps and implement reforms. Any such systemic constraints should be immediately brought to the Secretariat's attention for resolution,' he added. Touching upon Jammu & Kashmir's performance in national rankings, the Chief Minister shared a balanced view. 'While we are currently ranked second among Union Territories, that comparison is limited given the nature of UTs. What is more important — and encouraging — is our 10th place rank nationally. That shows we're holding our ground, but we must do better,' he remarked. Abdullah expressed gratitude to NITI Aayog and UNDP for their sustained technical support. The Chief Minister reiterated the importance of focused and data-backed governance. 'Let us approach our goals step by step — start with targeted short-term interventions at the district level, scale up to territory-wide strategies, and ultimately work towards the overarching vision of Viksit Jammu & Kashmir 2047,' he added. UNI MJR SSP
