India’s goat sector is at an interesting crossroads. Goats are no longer just a household asset kept for emergency cash needs; they are increasingly becoming an important component of rural enterprise, food systems and women-led livelihoods. India had about 148.88 million goats according to the 20th Livestock Census, with goats accounting for around 27.8% of the country’s livestock population. The goat population increased by 10.14% between 2012 and 2019. Yet, despite this sc