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India's top milk producers: Where does Karnataka stand?

Amid the political furore brewing over rumours that Amul might be entering the Karnataka market, or that the cooperation may be forcibly merged with the Karnataka Milk Federation's (KMF's) Nandini brand, DH takes a look at where the state stands with respect to other states, as far as milk production is concerned.
Last Updated : 11 April 2023, 17:21 IST

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Karnataka ranks 9 on the list of the country's top milk producing states, accounting for 5.34 per cent of the country's total milk production, per the 'Basic Animal Husbandry statistics 2022' report released by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Credit: PTI File Photo
Karnataka ranks 9 on the list of the country's top milk producing states, accounting for 5.34 per cent of the country's total milk production, per the 'Basic Animal Husbandry statistics 2022' report released by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Credit: PTI File Photo
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According to the report, Rajasthan topped the list, replacing Uttar Pradesh, by accounting for 15.05 per cent of the country's total milk production, as opposed to UP's 14.93 per cent. Credit: Reuters File Photo
According to the report, Rajasthan topped the list, replacing Uttar Pradesh, by accounting for 15.05 per cent of the country's total milk production, as opposed to UP's 14.93 per cent. Credit: Reuters File Photo
Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh ranked on the third, fourth and fifth places, respectively. Credit: Reuters File Photo
Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh ranked on the third, fourth and fifth places, respectively. Credit: Reuters File Photo
The report also found that the output of exotic/crossbred cattle increased by 6.16 per cent, whereas the output of indigenous cattle increased by 6.13 per cent in 2021-22 compared to the previous year. Credit: AFP File Photo
The report also found that the output of exotic/crossbred cattle increased by 6.16 per cent, whereas the output of indigenous cattle increased by 6.13 per cent in 2021-22 compared to the previous year. Credit: AFP File Photo
For 2021-2022, the national per capita availability of milk was recorded at 444 gram per day, a 17 per cent increase over the previous year. Credit: DH File Photo
For 2021-2022, the national per capita availability of milk was recorded at 444 gram per day, a 17 per cent increase over the previous year. Credit: DH File Photo
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Published 11 April 2023, 13:56 IST

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