Milk production trends

In India live stock accounts for 26% of the agricultural GDP. This sector provides milk, eggs, meat, wool, hides and skin, dung, bones, hooves and draught power. Its value was estimated to be Rs.660.78 billion.

Export and related area earnings from live stock were Rs. 1.925 billion. Switching towards the milk production, India achieved the distinction of highest milk producer in the world in the year 1999. The per capita availability was 202 g/day, which is much less than the required consumption of 220 g/capita/day. Except Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, all other states are deficient in per capita milk production.


Market Update
(Milk Products)