Milk production in Karnataka up by 62% in 5 years

Karnataka's milk production surges by 62% in five years, reaching 12.83 million tonnes in 2022-23, surpassing national average.

Karnataka’s milk production grew by 62% over five years, reaching 12.83 million tonnes in 2022-23, according to the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying. This is a significant rise from 7.9 million tonnes in 2018-19.

In 2018-19, Karnataka produced 7.9 million tonnes of milk, followed by 9.03 million tonnes in 2019-20. The State crossed the 10-million-tonne mark in 2020-21, producing 10.94 million tonnes. Further gains were recorded in 2021-22 with 11.79 million tonnes, culminating in 12.83 million tonnes in 2022-23.

The State’s per capita milk availability has also improved significantly, increasing from 332 grams per day in 2018-19 to 523 grams per day in 2022-23. This figure is higher than the national average of 459 grams per day, as per the data shared by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh in Rajya Sabha at the ongoing Winter Session.

Source: Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying

India’s growing demand for milk and milk products is expected to soar to 266.5 million metric tonnes by 2030, according to a study conducted under the National Dairy Plan Phase I (NDP-I). This marks a substantial increase from the 162.4 million metric tonnes consumed nationwide in 2019, including both household and non-residential consumption.

Highlighting these figures, Mr. Singh stated, “Urban areas currently account for a larger share of milk consumption, whereas rural regions dominate in milk product consumption. By 2030, the consumption of milk products in rural areas is expected to witness a massive jump, significantly outpacing urban areas.”

Source: Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying