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Madhya Pradesh
Narmada River at Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India.
In Madhya Pradesh, livestock farming is a prominent and integral part of the state's rural economy. The state maintains a significant portion of India's total livestock population, which includes the following animals:
- Cows
- Buffaloes
- Goats
- Sheep
- Pigs
In addition to these animals, poultry farming is also widely practiced across the state. Furthermore, the state's extensive network of rivers, canals, ponds, and reservoirs supports a robust fisheries industry.1