Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Unveils Ambitious Plans to Boost Milk and Dairy Production in India
Source: The DairyNews
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a comprehensive initiative to increase milk and dairy production in India, acknowledging the country's status as the largest milk producer globally.
Despite this achievement, Sitharaman highlighted the need to address low productivity in the sector.
In the fiscal year 2022-23, India's milk production saw a notable 4% increase, reaching a total of 230.58 million tonnes. To further strengthen the dairy industry, Sitharaman outlined plans to develop strategic measures aimed at achieving self-reliance (Atma Nirbharta) in oilseeds production.
The finance minister emphasized a commitment to enhancing value addition in the agriculture sector and increasing farmers' income.
India's milk production rose 4 per cent to 230.58 million tonnes in 2022-23.
Efforts of the value addition in agriculture sector and increasing farmers' income will be stepped up, the minister said.
In the fiscal year 2022-23, India's milk production saw a notable 4% increase, reaching a total of 230.58 million tonnes. To further strengthen the dairy industry, Sitharaman outlined plans to develop strategic measures aimed at achieving self-reliance (Atma Nirbharta) in oilseeds production.
The finance minister emphasized a commitment to enhancing value addition in the agriculture sector and increasing farmers' income.
India's milk production rose 4 per cent to 230.58 million tonnes in 2022-23.
Efforts of the value addition in agriculture sector and increasing farmers' income will be stepped up, the minister said.
