Milk Production & Consumption

India has the highest level of milk production and consumption of all countries. 

The annual production was 187.7 million tonnes with a per capita availability of 394 gms per day as of 2018-19. In 2019-20 it was 198.4 million tonnes and 406 gms /day. In 2022, production is expected to reach at 203.5 million tonnes.

Factors Affecting Milk Productivity: Factors limiting dairy cow productivity include the low genetic potential of Indian bovines, limited nutritious and balanced feed rations, and inadequate veterinary services.

Milk Production and Per Capita Availability of Milk in India from 1991 to 2019