Facts at Glance

FACTS AT A GLANCE

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• India's milk production increased from 21.2 million MT in 1968-69 to 66.2 million MT in 1995-96 and to 132.4 million (estimate) MT in 2012-13.
• Per capita availability of milk was estimated around 297 grams per day in 2012-13 increased from 195 grams per day in 1995-96, up from 112 grams per day in 1968-69. 
• India’s milk production increased around 4.4% annually during 2002-03 to 2012-13 surpasses the 1.6% growth in population; the net increase in availability is around 2.8% per year.
   
  

• Average daily cooperative milk procurement increased to above 328 lakh kilograms in 2012-13 from 180 lakh kilogram in 2002-03.
• The annual amount paid to the producer member through the dairy cooperative valued more than ₹ 260 billion in 2012-13.
  

• In 2012-13, average daily cooperative milk marketing stood at about 238 lakh litres; annual growth has averaged over 5.6 per cent compounded over the last decade.
• Dairy Cooperatives now market milk in all metros, major cities and more than 2000 towns/cities. 
• During 2002-2012 the daily milk supply by Cooperatives to each 1000 urban consumers has increased from 46.3 to 63.5 Kg per day.

• Bulk-vending - saving money and the environment. 
• Milk travels as far as 2,200 kilometers to deficit areas, carried by innovative rail and road milk tankers. 
• Automatic Milk Collection Unit (AMCU) and Bulk Milk Cooler (BMC) at grass root level – preserve quality and reduce post-procurement losses.

• Estimated annual value of India's milk production amounts to more than ₹ 2,900 billion in 2012-13.
• Dairy cooperatives generate employment opportunities for about 15 million farm families.
• Livestock contributes 22.4 per cent to the GDP from agriculture & allied activities. 
• About 22.45 million people work in livestock sector, which is around 5.8% of the total work force in the country.

Summary of Operation Flood Achievements