India Emerges as the Top Milk Producer in the World
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Milk Production | 239 MMT |
| Global Share | Over 24% |
| Target by 2030 | 300 MMT |
| Growth Since 2014 | 63.5% |
| Contribution to GDP | 4.5% |
| Employment Generation | 10 crore people, 75% women |
| Per Capita Consumption | 471 grams/day |
| Key Initiative | Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) launched in 2014 |
| RGM Objectives | Conservation of indigenous breeds, genetic upgradation, AI expansion, dairy infrastructure |
| Major Challenges | Low productivity, disease outbreaks, climate change, inadequate storage, price volatility |