Small ruminants sector plays an important role in the development of rural economy of India. Goats are one of most important source of meat in India accounting for 7.8 per cent of total produce. Goats are considered to be the wealth of the poor and hence their role is immense in poverty alleviation, income and employment generation. Goat (Capra hircus) rearing is the backbone of economy of small and landless farmers in arid and semi-arid region and plays a significant role in the livelihood and provide nutritional security. Goat enterprise is well suited to weaker sections of rural household...