Cow Vigilantism Sparks Dairy Economy Debate
A recent article published by Countercurrents has triggered fresh debate around the economic impact of cow vigilantism, cattle trade restrictions and livestock policies on India’s rural economy and dairy-linked livelihoods. The report argues that India’s livestock sector contributes nearly 4.5% to the country’s GDP and around 30% of agricultural GDP, while more than 30 million…
Punjab Farmers Shift from Crops to Dairy
A growing number of farmers in Punjab are moving away from the traditional wheat–paddy cycle towards dairy farming, seeking better and more stable incomes. A notable example is Gurnam Singh from Gurdaspur, who transitioned after receiving training at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Gurdaspur in 2016 and formally entered dairy farming in 2017–18. Today, he manages…