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  • Mar 09, 2013

Milk production in india

India
 is the largest producer of milk globally, contributing about 25% of the world's total milk productionIn the fiscal year 2023–24, India produced 239.30 million tonnes of milk, a 63.56% increase over the last decade.
 
 
Key statistics
  • Contribution to world production: Over 25%
  • Annual growth rate (2014-15 to 2023-24):
    5.75.7
    5.7
    %
  • Per capita availability (2023-24): Over
    471471
    471
    grams per person per day (compared to the world average of
    322322
    322
    grams) 
     
     
  • Total production (2023-24):
    239.2239.2
    239.2
    million tonnes
  • Global ranking: 1st in the world
Major production areas
  • Top producing state: Uttar Pradesh
  • Other major states: Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh 
     
     
Animal sources
  • The production comes from various animals, with cows and buffaloes being the main sources.
  • Cows contribute 53.12% of total milk production, and buffaloes contribute 43.62%. 
     
     
Sector development
  • The Indian dairy sector has seen remarkable development in the past decade. 
     
     
  • Government initiatives aim to reduce production costs and increase farmer income. 
     
     
  • Technological advancements have helped in production and quality control.