Milk, liquid secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals to nourish their young for a period beginning immediately after birth. The milk of domesticated animals is also an important food source for humans, either as a fresh fluid or processed into a number of dairy products such as butter and cheese (https://www.britannica.com). Milk is a nutritious choice as it provides nine essential nutrients our body needs. Milk contains essential nutrients like high-quality protein, calcium, vitamin D and more. These nutrients help our bodies function properly. For example: Protein helps build and repair muscle tissue Calcium and vitamin D helps build and maintain strong bones and teeth Milk also contains B vitamins, which can help your body convert food into energy.
1.2 Dairy Industry in India
India is leading milk producing country in the world, accounting for 19 percent of the global market share and expected to grow at compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8% between FY 2018 – 2023. As per fiscal year 2019, milk production in India amounted to about 187 million metric tons. As per FY – 2018, around 81% of the Indian dairy and milk processing market comes under unorganized sector, where milk is processed in unhygienic infrastructure, which affects the overall quality of milk and milk-based products. Consumption patterns of liquid milk at the farm level and less infrastructure for processing is the main reason for low value addition of milk. The demand for value added products especially traditional dairy products is increasing day by day and the dairy industry of the country is trying to meet the present demand.
Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat are the major milk producing states in India. Uttar Pradesh is the largest milk-producing state, as it has the highest buffalo population and the second-highest cattle population in the country. Majority of the rural population in this state is engaged in livestock nurture and dairy farming. Gujarat holds several cooperative dairy unions, milk cooperative societies and private dairy plants, which play vital roles in the production of milk and milk-based products in the state.
This video has been prepared as part of the capacity building component under the PRADHAN MANTRI FORMALISATION OF MICRO FOOD PROCESSING ENTERPRISES (PMFME)- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (NIFTEM).
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