05/12/2023
India's dairy industry boasts a vast network of small-scale farms, diverse breeds, and traditional methods. The iconic presence of dairy cooperatives, like Amul, reflects the sector's unique landscape and impact.
India is the highest milk producer and ranks first position in the world contributing 24% of global milk production in the year 2021-22. The milk production of India has registered 61% increase during the last eight years i.e., during the year 2013-14 and 2021-22 and increased to 221.1 Mn Tonnes in the year 2021-22.
India has the world's largest dairy herd with over 300 million bovines, producing over 187 million tonnes of milk. India is first among all countries in both production and consumption of milk.