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National Milk Day, observed on 26 November, commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien,<\/span> widely known as the \u201cFather of the White Revolution<\/span>.\u201d<\/p>\n

India is the world\u2019s largest milk producer, accounting for nearly one-fourth of global output<\/span>.The dairy sector significantly boosts the rural economy, contributing around 5% to the national GDP<\/span> and providing livelihoods to over 8 crore farmers<\/span>, with women playing a crucial role in production, processing, and milk collection.<\/p>\n

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Table of Content<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What is the current status of dairy sector in India?<\/a>
\nCooperative Dairy Network in India & Government Roadmap for White Revolution 2.0<\/a>
\nWhat is the Significance of the Dairy Industry in India?<\/a>
\nWhat are the challenges in the Dairy Industry?<\/a>
\nWhat are the other government schemes & initiatives for the development of dairy sector?<\/a>
\nWhat Should be the Way Forward?<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>What is the current status of dairy sector in India?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Milk Production Data<\/strong><\/td>\nIndia is the world’s leading milk producer<\/span>. The milk production surged from 146.30 million tonnes in 2014\u201315 to 239.30 million tonnes in 2023\u201324<\/span>. The per\u2011capita availability of milk<\/span> in India has risen to 471 grams per day in 2023\u201124<\/span>\u00a0compared to a global average of about 329 g\/day.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Milk Sector contribution to Agri GDP<\/strong><\/td>\nThe milk sector (milk consumed<\/span> or sold in liquid form<\/span>, ghee<\/span>, butter<\/span>, and lassi produced by producer households<\/span>) contributed almost 40%<\/span> (Rs 11.16 lakh crore) to agriculture and related sectors.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Top Five Milk producing states in India<\/strong><\/td>\nThe top five milk-producing states- Uttar Pradesh<\/span>, Rajasthan<\/span>, Madhya Pradesh<\/span>, Gujarat<\/span>, and Andhra Pradesh<\/span>– contribute over 53% of the country\u2019s total milk production.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Average Yield and production data<\/strong><\/td>\nThe national average yield is 8.55 kg per animal per day<\/span> for crossbred animals and 3.44 kg for indigenous ones<\/span>. Indigenous buffaloes account for 31.94% of production<\/span>, followed by crossbred cattle at 29.81%<\/span>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Handling of milk\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nThe organized sector, led by cooperatives, manages about one-third of the marketable milk. The unorganized sector handles the remaining two-thirds.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>Cooperative Dairy Network in India & <\/strong>Government Roadmap for White Revolution 2.0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Cooperative dairy network<\/strong> includes 22 milk federations, 241 district unions, 28 marketing dairies, and 25 MPOs, connecting 1.72 crore farmers in 2.35 lakh villages, supported by 31,908 cooperatives, 61,677 milk testing labs.<\/p>\n

White Revolution 2.0<\/strong>, launched in 2024\u201325, represents a renewed commitment to strengthen India\u2019s dairy cooperatives, expand milk procurement, and enhance women\u2019s participation in the sector. Over the five-year period until 2028\u201329, the initiative aims to:<\/p>\n