Question : MILK PRODUCTION

(a) the quantum of milk production and the growth in production of milk in terms of percentage during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;

(b) the number of public and private agencies involved in the production of milk in the country, State-wise;

(c) the details of schemes being implemented by the Government for the development and growth of dairy sector in the country;

(d) whether the Government proposes to launch another `White Revolution` to increase milk production in the country and if so, the details thereof including the initiatives taken by the Government in this regard; and

(e) whether the Government has consulted all the stakeholders in this regard and if so, the response thereto?

THE MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE (SHRI RADHA MOHAN SINGH)

(a)to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION No.192 DUE FOR ANSWER ON 10.03.2015 REGARDING “MILK PRODUCTION’’

(a) The State-wise quantum of milk production and the growth in production of milk in terms of percentage during each of the last three years (2011-12 to 2013-14) and for the current year(upto October, 2014) is given as Annexure-I.

(b) The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries does not maintain data regarding the number of public and private agencies involved in the production of milk. However, as reported by National Dairy Development Board, the State-wise number of dairy cooperative unions/units involved in production, procurement, processing and marketing of milk in the country as on December, 2014 is given as Annexure-II.

(c) to(e) This Department is implementing the following schemes for the development and growth of dairy sector in the country to increase milk production in consultation with all stakeholders:-

i. National Dairy Plan (Phase-I):

The Government of India has approved National Dairy Plan Phase- I (NDP-I) for a period of six years from 2011-12 to 2016-17 as a Central Sector Scheme. The Scheme is implemented through National Dairy Development Board and the objectives of the National Dairy Plan, Phase I are:

a. To help increase the productivity of milch animals and thereby increase milk production to meet the rapidly growing demand for milk.

b. To help provide rural milk producers with greater access to the organized milk-processing sector.

ii. National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development:

The National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development (NPBB&DD) was launched during 2013-14. The objective of the scheme is to enhance productivity of milch animals and create dairy infrastructure for improved procurement, processing and marketing.

iii. Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme.

“Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS)” is implemented through National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) across the country with the aim of generating self employment opportunities in the dairy sector, covering activities such as enhancement of milk production, procurement, preservation, transportation, processing and marketing of milk by providing back ended capital subsidy @ 25% of the project cost to the General Category and @33.33% of the project cost to SC/ST category farmers/beneficiaries for bankable projects through NABARD subject to the norms of the scheme.