Andhra Pradesh topped egg production in India in 2024-25 with over 2,739 crore eggs, the state government said on World Egg Day.

Animal Husbandry Minister K. Atchannaidu said the state accounted for over 18 percent of India's total egg production of 14,911 crore that year.

"In 2024-25, Andhra Pradesh produced 2,739 crore eggs to emerge as the top producer in the country," the minister said in an official statement.

The minister appreciated the state's farmers for the achievement. He said the government will strengthen the poultry sector to hold the top position.

The sector will be developed under the Andhra Pradesh Poultry Development Policy 2026-29, aligned with the SwarnaAndhra-2047 and Viksit Bharat goals. The state is also working to boost local egg consumption and exports of poultry products."" The minister said the state will promote egg consumption among children to fight malnutrition. Poultry farmers welcomed the policy support. Andhra Pradesh has held the top spot for several years.