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White Revolution 2.0 was launched on September 19, 2024 by Ministry of Cooperation. Learn more about White Revolution 2.0 aim, meaning, and few features.
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March 13, 2025
White Revolution 2.0: India’s dairy industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the launch of White Revolution 2.0 by the Ministry of Cooperation on September 19, 2024. This initiative aims to enhance milk production, improve productivity, and strengthen the dairy infrastructure across the nation.
Production of milk in 2023-24 is 239.30 Million metric tonnes, which is 63.56% over last 10 years. India holds the top position globally in milk production and the largest consumer of milk and milk products worldwide.
White Revolution 2.0 was launched on September 19, 2024, by the Ministry of Cooperation to enhance milk production, productivity, and dairy infrastructure across India. This initiative builds on the success of the original White Revolution led by Dr. Verghese Kurien, which made India the world’s largest milk producer. The primary aim of White Revolution 2.0 is to boost dairy farming, support cooperative societies, improve milk processing capacity, and ensure better income for farmers.
The original White Revolution, spearheaded by Dr. Verghese Kurien, also known as the “Milkman of India,” revolutionized India’s dairy sector in the 1970s. It led to the establishment of the cooperative movement and transformed India into the world’s largest milk producer.
White Revolution 2.0 focuses on:
The dairy sector is a vital branch of agriculture that focuses on breeding, raising, and utilizing dairy animals, primarily cows, for milk production. This milk is then processed into various dairy products such as butter, cheese, ice cream, and yogurt. The dairy industry plays a crucial role in India’s economy, contributing 5% to the national GDP. Below is a detailed table representation of India’s dairy sector:
| Key Aspects of the Dairy Sector in India | |
| Category | Details |
| Dairy Farms | These farms are responsible for the production of raw milk. |
| Dairy Plants | Facilities that process milk into various dairy products like butter, cheese, and yogurt. |
| Economic Contribution | Dairy is the largest agricultural commodity, contributing 5% of India’s national economy. |
| Global Milk Production Rank | India ranks first in global milk production, contributing 25% of the world’s total milk production. |
| Growth Rate | Between 2014-15 and 2022-23, India’s milk production grew by 58%, with a CAGR of over 6%. |
| India’s Most Consumed Food Item | According to the 2022-23 Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES), milk is the top food item consumed in both rural and urban areas. |
| Largest Milk-Producing States | Rajasthan (15.05%), Uttar Pradesh (14.93%), Madhya Pradesh (8.6%), Gujarat (7.56%), and Andhra Pradesh (6.97%) together account for 53.11% of India’s total milk production. |
| Dairy Exports (2023-24) | India exported 63,738.47 MT of dairy products, valued at $272.64 million. |
| Top Importing Countries | United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, USA, Singapore, Bhutan. |
| Milk Processing Capacity | India has the highest milk processing capacity in the world, at 126 million liters per day. |
| Processed Milk Percentage | 22% of India’s total milk production is processed into value-added dairy products. |
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) is implementing several schemes:
These initiatives have led to the establishment and strengthening of approximately 2.35 lakh dairy cooperative societies across India. The goal is to increase cooperative sector milk procurement to 1,007 lakh kilograms per day by 2028-29.
In the fiscal year 2023-24, India’s milk production reached 239.30 million metric tonnes, marking a 63.56% increase over the last decade. The per capita availability of milk stands at 459 grams per day.
| State-wise Milk Production Data (2023-24) | |||
| State/UT | Milk Production (000 Tonnes) | Per Capita Availability (g/day) | Milk Sale (LLPD) |
| Andhra Pradesh | 13,994 | 719 | 14.27 |
| Bihar | 12,853 | 277 | 14.78 |
| Gujarat | 18,312 | 700 | 65.84 |
| Karnataka | 13,463 | 543 | 52.69 |
| Maharashtra | 16,045 | 347 | 49.65 |
| Punjab | 14,000 | 1,245 | 12.88 |
| Rajasthan | 34,733 | 1,171 | 29.88 |
| Tamil Nadu | 10,808 | 384 | 30.09 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 38,780 | 450 | 21.06 |
| All India | 2,39,299 | 471 | 438.25 |
Source: Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2024 and NDDB Annual Report
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has undertaken several measures:
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