India produces 239.30 million tonnes of milk: Centre
The total production of cow milk is 1,27,105.15 thousand tonnes, while the production of milk from buffaloes is 1,04,388.29 thousand tonnes. As the largest producer, Uttar Pradesh has 13,106.39 thousand tonnes of milk produced from cows and 24,351.54 thousand tonnes from buffaloes. This is followed by Rajasthan, that produces 14,806.90 thousand tonnes of cow milk and 16,789.55 thousand tonnes of buffalo milk. Madhya Pradesh is the third largest milk producer in the country. The State produces 10,086.07 thousand tonnes of cow milk and 10,197.1 thousand tonnes of buffalo milk. Lakshadweep produces 0.07 thousand tonnes of cow milk and the island does not produce buffalo milk, according to the Centre.
In another reply, the Ministry said through the National Livestock Mission – Entrepreneurship Development Programme (NLM-EDP) under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) scheme, the Centre is offering 50% capital subsidy up to ₹50 lakh for the establishment of goat breeding farms. 'This initiative also extends to poultry, sheep, pig, horse, camel and donkey breeding farms, as well as feed and fodder units, including Silage, Total Mixed Ration and Seed grading units,' the Ministry said.
The subsidy is released directly to eligible beneficiaries, including for approved goat projects, through Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). It is provided step-by-step, based on fund availability, adhereing to all guidelines, and with approval from the State Level Executive Committee. The Ministry explained that delays have occurred in some cases because either the applicants took longer to complete their projects or banks were slow in releasing loan instalments.
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