June 9 , 2025
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	- India has been the number one milk producer since 1998. 
- It now produces 25 percent of the world’s milk. 
- In 2023-24, the average Indian gets over 471 grams of milk daily, much higher than the world average of 322 grams.
- Between 2014-15 and 2023-24, milk production rose by 63.56% from 146.3 million tonnes to 239.2 million tonnes.
- In 2023-24, Uttar Pradesh was the top milk-producing state. 
- It contributed 16.21 percent of India’s total milk output. 
- Bengal showed the fastest growth in milk production.
- India holds the title of the world's largest livestock owner, with a total livestock population of 536.76 million.
- Currently India’s dairy is the single largest agricultural commodity.
- They are contributing 5 percent to the national economy and directly employing more than 8 crore farmers. 

                                 
                            
                                
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