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National camel sustainability initiative
October 10 , 2025
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- The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying plans to launch the National Camel Sustainability Initiative.
- It aims to address the decline in India’s camel population.
- India’s camel numbers have dropped from about 11 lakhs in 1977 to 2.52 lakh in 2019.
- Nearly 90 % of camels are found in Rajasthan and Gujarat.
- It proposes legal reforms, better transport infrastructure, and regulated inter-state trade for camels.
- The government also plans awareness campaigns, including celebrating World Camel Day on June 22.
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