The process of using animals for various purposes, such as milk, meat, wool, and other by-products, is known as livestock farming. Some of the types of livestock farming are dairy farming, poultry farming, fish farming, goat farming, and sheep farming. The livestock farming business in India is growing, as the government of India is continuously supporting the livestock sector by providing financial, technical, and entrepreneurial services through various schemes such as the National Livestock Mission. 

Now let's understand how livestock farming helps farmers and many entrepreneurs. 

Goat Farming - Goat farming is the most profitable livestock business in India, as their meat and milk are in high demand due to their benefits. Goat farming does not require any particular climate. Goats can survive in any climate, weather or desert. 

Sheep Farming  - Sheep are the main source for meat, wool, sheepskin, and manure. It is also a most beneficial business in India. Starting a Sheep Farming requires a very little investment. The government offers a 50% subsidy for sheep farming with 500 females and 25 males. With sheep farming, farmers can expect a 78% return on investment.

Dairy Buffalo Farming - This type of framing is related to buffalo breeds for milk products and milk. This farming can expect to return  60%   invested.  Amount. The Rashtriya Gokul Mission provides up to 50% government funding for buffalo farming.

Dairy Cow Farming - Like buffalo, cows are also the main source of milk and dairy products. Establishing a dairy farm with 200 cows costs about INR 4 crore. The cost drops to INR 2 crores when the 50% capital expenditure incentive is applied..

Fish Farming - It is the most profitable farming business in India. Fish is the best source of protein. Nowadays a demand of fish is increasing because of their benefits. You can start a fish farming through artificial pond at your home. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, the government  is  providing 40% of the project cost to the General Category and 60% to the SC/ST/Women.