The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) is the central governmental body in Nepal charged with steering the growth and advancement of the agriculture and livestock sectors. As one of the country's economic pillars, agriculture alone provides employment to approximately 60β65% of the population and contributes nearly a quarter of Nepalβs GDP. . Established originally as a department in 1952 and later elevated to its current ministerial form, MoALD oversees a comprehensive network of district-level offices and departments responsible for agricultural policy, livestock management, food quality, research, and market regulation