As an allied industry of agriculture the importance of the animal husbandry and dairy sector cannot be overstated. In light of this, examine the need for investment in these two sectors and role Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) could play in transforming the rural economy. 10 marks

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https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/new-paradigm-in-animal-husbandry/article33907193.ece
In the intro, mention that these two sectors collectively employe more than 100 million people.
In the body, mention that the fund is set up with an outlay of Rs. 15000 crores. Also mention that it includes diverse set of stakeholders such as FPOs, private dairy players, individual entrepreneurs, and non-profits within its ambit, next mention the need for investment in chilling infrastructure for dairy sector and investment potential.
Conclude by mentioning the need to increase the investment in these sectors to transform the rural economy.