The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) is pleased to invite you to the report launch session on ‘Cattle and Community in a Changing Climate: Sustainable Pathways for India's Dairy Sector’ on 20 January 2026, 0900–1400 IST, at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi.

Why do rearers keep bovine animals - are these decisions driven only by income and milk production, or by a wider set of social, cultural, and risk-related considerations? What shapes the choice of animals they rear, and why do some rearers adopt new practices and interventions while others do not? How do rearers perceive and respond to the impacts of climate change on animal health and productivity, and why do certain households choose to expand their herds while others exit the sector? Together, these choices have far-reaching implications for livelihoods, environmental sustainability, nutrition and the sector overall.

To address this knowledge gap, the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) undertook a first-of-its-kind national survey of 7,500 cattle-rearing households across 15 states. Going beyond conventional metrics on animal numbers and production, the research explores the motivations, constraints, and contextual factors that influence bovine-rearing choices and the evolving risks facing the sector. This event convenes policymakers, civil society organisations, private sector actors, and grassroots practitioners to reflect on these insights and identify evidence-based pathways towards a more resilient and inclusive dairy sector.