Milk Production Data In India
India has been the number one milk producer since 1998. It now produces 25 percent of the worldโs milk. While global milk production grows by 2% each year, Indiaโs milk availability per person has increased by 48% in the last ten years. In 2023-24, the average Indian gets over 471 grams of milk daily, much higher than the world average of 322 grams.
Milk Production Data In India
๐ฅ Milk Production & Per Capita Availability (India)
๐ Year-wise Milk Production vs Per Capita Availability
| Year | Production (in MT) | Per Capita Availability (g/day) |
|---|---|---|
| 1991โ92 | 55.6 | 178 |
| 2000โ01 | 80.6 | 217 |
| 2010โ11 | 121.8 | 281 |
| 2017โ18 | 176.34 | 375 |
| 2018โ19 | 187.75 | 394 |
| 2019โ20 | 198.40 | 406 |
| 2020โ21 | 209.96 | 427 |
| 2021โ22 | 221.10 | 444 |
| 2022โ23 | 230.58 | 459 |
| 2023โ24 | 239.30 | 471 |
โก๏ธ Observation: Indiaโs PCA of 471g/day in 2023โ24 is 46% higher than the global average of 322g/day.
๐ Top 5 Milk-Producing States (FY 2023โ24)
| Rank | State | Share in National Milk Output |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | 16.21% |
| 2 | Rajasthan | 14.51% |
| 3 | Madhya Pradesh | 8.91% |
| 4 | Gujarat | 7.65% |
| 5 | Maharashtra | 6.71% |
๐ฅ Top 3 States by Per Capita Milk Availability (PCA)
| Rank | State |
|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab |
| 2 | Haryana |
| 3 | Rajasthan |
These states benefit from high-yielding cattle, strong dairy cooperatives, and cultural dietary habits centered around dairy.
๐งฎ Summary Table โ FY 2023โ24
| Metric/Event | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Milk Production | 239.30 million tonnes |
| Annual Growth Rate | 3.78% |
| 10-Year CAGR (2014โ15 โ 2023โ24) | ~5.62% |
| Per Capita Availability | 471โฏg/day |
| Buffalo Milk Output Change | โ16% |
| Crossbred Cattle Output Change | +8% |
| Indigenous Cattle Output Change | +44.76% |
| Top Producing States | UP, Rajasthan, MP, Gujarat, Maharashtra |
| High Growth States (Annual %) | West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Assam |
๐ฅ ICMR Recommended Daily Intake (for Adults)
| Food Group | Recommended Intake (g/ml per day) |
|---|---|
| Cereals | 280 g |
| Milk/Curd | 300 ml |
| Pulses | 90 g |
| Nuts & Seeds | 30 g |
| Fats & Oils | 27 g |
| Vegetables (incl. green) | 350 g |
| Fruits | 150 g |
| Total Food Weight | ~1187 g/day |
โก๏ธ Indiaโs current milk PCA of 471โฏg/day exceeds the ICMR recommendation of 300 ml/day, indicating surplus availability at the national level.
๐ Key Takeaways
- Indiaโs milk production has more than quadrupled since 1991โ92.
- The country now enjoys one of the highest per capita milk availabilities globally.
- Buffalo milk output is declining, possibly due to a shift toward crossbred and indigenous cattle.
- Despite this, the growth in indigenous breeds suggests policy success in breed improvement and conservation.
- Surplus production creates opportunities for exports, value-added dairy (cheese, yogurt), and nutritional interventions.
๐ฅ Milk Production & Availability โ MCQs
1.What was Indiaโs total milk production in 2023โ24?
A. 221.10 million tonnes
B. 239.30 million tonnes
C. 230.58 million tonnes
D. 209.96 million tonnes
2.What was Indiaโs per capita milk availability (PCA) in 2023โ24?
A. 444 g/day
B. 427 g/day
C. 459 g/day
D. 471 g/day
3.How much higher is Indiaโs PCA compared to the global average?
A. ~22%
B. ~36%
C. ~46%
D. ~56%
4.Which state was the top milk producer in India in FY 2023โ24?
A. Rajasthan
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Punjab
D. Madhya Pradesh
5.Which of the following is NOT among the top 5 milk-producing states?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Bihar
D. Madhya Pradesh
6.Which state has the highest per capita availability of milk?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Punjab
D. Rajasthan
7.Which type of milk output decreased in 2023โ24?
A. Crossbred cattle
B. Indigenous cattle
C. Buffalo
D. Jersey cattle
8.What was the approximate 10-year CAGR of milk production (2014โ15 to 2023โ24)?
A. 4.78%
B. 5.62%
C. 3.45%
D. 6.10%
9.Which states are identified as high growth states in milk production?
A. Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Rajasthan
B. West Bengal, Jharkhand, Assam, Chhattisgarh
C. Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP, UP
D. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
10.What is the ICMR recommended daily intake of milk/curd for adults?
A. 250 ml
B. 350 ml
C. 300 ml
D. 400 ml
11.Which of the following saw the highest output growth in 2023โ24?
A. Buffalo milk
B. Crossbred cattle milk
C. Indigenous cattle milk
D. Sheep milk
12.Indiaโs milk production has increased by how many times since 1991โ92?
A. 2x
B. 3x
C. 4x
D. 5x
13.What was the annual growth rate in milk production in FY 2023โ24?
A. 2.90%
B. 3.78%
C. 4.25%
D. 5.00%
14.Which of these factors has contributed to high PCA in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan?
A. Low cattle population
B. Urban lifestyle
C. Strong dairy cooperatives and cultural habits
D. Government subsidies only
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