Question : MARKETING OF EXCESS MILK IN A.P.



(a) whether production of milk is increasing steadily in Andhra Pradesh;

(b) if so, the quantum of milk produced during the last three years, year-wise; and

(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken for marketing of excess milk?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)

(a): Yes, Sir. The production of milk is increasing steadily in Andhra Pradesh.

(b): The quantum of milk produced during the last three years is as under:

Year	Milk Production(in Thousand Tonnes)
2003-04 6959 2004-05 7257 2005-06 7624


(c): There is no report of excess milk in Andhra Pradesh. The milk production in the State by and large is sufficient to meet the demand of the State.