India’s dairy sector, anchored by initiatives like Operation Flood, Rashtriya Gokul Mission, NAIP, and White Revolution 2.0, has transformed the country into the world’s largest milk producer. It supports over 80 million farmers, empowers women through cooperatives, ensures nutritional security, and drives rural livelihoods. Ongoing reforms in infrastructure, breeding, sustainability, and GST rationalization aim to enhance productivity, promote inclusive growth, and strengthen India’s global competitiveness in dairy.
Click to View MoreIndia, the world’s largest milk producer, faces a green fodder deficit of 11–32%, threatening livestock productivity and rural livelihoods. Challenges include shrinking pastures, climate variability, poor seed quality, and rising input costs. Government initiatives like the National Livestock Mission, Rashtriya Gokul Mission, and National Dairy Plan, along with climate-resilient crops, silage, hydroponics, and AI-based planning, aim to ensure year-round fodder availability. A Green Fodder Revolution is vital for nutritional security, dairy productivity, and national food security.
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