Jammu and Kashmir Increases Milk Production to 2.97 Million Tonnes
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a significant growth in its dairy sector, with milk production rising to 2.97 million tonnes for the fiscal year 2024–25. This marks an increase from 2.82 million tonnes in 2022–23, as per data released by the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh. The per capita milk availability in the region has similarly improved, reaching 595 grams per day.
The consistent growth in milk production over the past three years has been attributed to central government support through schemes like the Rashtriya Gokul Mission and White Revolution 2.0. In 2024–25, Jammu and Kashmir received ₹61.20 crore under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission. Further financial assistance was provided through the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme and the National Livestock Mission, which aimed to enhance feed availability and livestock productivity.
In contrast, the neighboring Union Territory of Ladakh experienced a decline in milk production, recording a decrease from 0.03 million tonnes in 2022–23 to 0.02 million tonnes in 2024–25. This reduction led to a drop in per capita milk availability from 280 grams per day to 214 grams per day.
Nationally, the White Revolution 2.0 has facilitated the establishment of 36,611 new Dairy Cooperative Societies and strengthened 34,557 existing societies. The initiatives have also expanded India’s milk-chilling capacity to 168 lakh litres per day, distributed 76,750 quality-testing devices, and approved projects to process and add value to 418 lakh litres of milk per day under the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund.
Responding to inquiries about potential new policy frameworks, Minister Singh indicated that existing programs sufficiently address disease prevention, quality feed supply, and artificial insemination. The ministry has decided to focus on consolidating current programs to reduce milk production costs and improve smallholder dairy incomes rather than introducing new standalone schemes.
