(a) whether the milk production is declining every year in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) the quantum of milk produced annually in the country during the last three years,
State-wise;
(d) whether the Government has any scheme to promote milk production in the country and
particularly in Delhi; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI TASLIMUDDIN )
(a ): No, Sir.
(b): Does not arise.
(c): As given in Annexure-I.
(d)&(e): Government of India is implementing following schemes to promote milk
production in the country:
(i) Integrated Dairy Development Project.
(ii) National Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding (NPCBB).
(iii) Central Cattle Breeding Farms.
(iv) Central Herd Registration Scheme for development of bovine population.
However, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi is not participating in NPCBB as
there is a total ban on running dairy farms in urban areas. Moreover due to urbanization,
the rural area in Delhi is shrinking day by day.