Why is it in the news?
→ NDDB showcased large-scale digital platforms improving efficiency, traceability, and farmer welfare.
→ Expansion of Pashu Aadhaar and integrated dairy ERP highlighted.
Category: Economy
Important Points
- National Digital Livestock Mission created Bharat Pashudhan with 12-digit Pashu Aadhaar; over 35.68 crore tags generated.
- Automatic Milk Collection System covers 26,000+ dairy cooperative societies, benefiting 17.3 lakh producers in 12 States/UTs.
- NDDB Dairy ERP provides end-to-end digital tracking from cow to consumer via web and mobile apps.
- INAPH captures real-time data on breeding, nutrition, and animal health.
- Semen Station Management System standardises operations across 38 semen stations.
- India remains the world's largest milk producer since 1998, contributing ~25% of global output.
- Milk production reached 247.87 million tonnes in 2024–25 (3.58% growth over 2023–24).
- Per capita milk availability increased from 319 g/day (2014–15) to 485 g/day (2024–25).
- Top producing states: Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra (54.09% combined share).
- White Revolution 2.0 launched on 19 Sept 2024 targeting ~50% rise in cooperative milk procurement by 2028–29.