(a) whether the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal has developed a low cholesterol `desi ghee`;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith its contents; and
(c) the efforts made by the Government to speed up the technology to the production stage for the benefit of the people?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTI LAL BHURIA)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) The average cholesterol level in desi ghee is 0.3%. By using technology developed at NDRI, Karnal, the cholesterol content can be reduced to 0.045%.
(c) The technology is being scaled up and shall be sold for commercial use.