Increased milk production
India's milk production increased from 21.2 million metric tons in 1968-69 to 88.1 million metric tons in 2003-04.
Improved per capita milk availability
Per capita milk availability increased from 112 grams per day in 1968-69 to 231 grams per day in 2003-04.
Improved health, animal productivity, and women empowerment
Dairy cooperatives have helped improve health, animal productivity, and women empowerment.
Provided market access
Dairy cooperatives have provided market access to more than 16.88 lakh milk producers.
Developed testing kits
The Pradeshik Cooperative Dairy Federation in Uttar Pradesh has developed testing kits to detect
adulterants in milk.
Developed genomic selection methodology
Dairy cooperatives have developed genomic selection methodology for various cattle breeds in India.
Provided nutritional and economic security
Dairy cooperatives have provided nutritional and economic security to India.
Organized the unorganized dairy sector
Dairy cooperatives have brought the unorganized dairy sector into the organized sector.
Dairy cooperatives are business associations owned and operated by members for their benefit. They offer a variety of services, including collection and marketing of milk, dairy inputs, extension services, veterinary health care, and more.