Chhattisgarh has emerged as one of the fastest-growing states in milk production over the last ten years, showcasing impressive progress under initiatives like the Rashtriya Gokul Mission and the National Livestock Mission. Data from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying reveals that milk production in State has increased by an outstanding 72.47%, rising from 1,231.57 thousand tonnes in 2014-15 to 2,124.03 thousand tonnes in 2023-24. The state has also seen significant improvement in the productivity of non-descript or indigenous cows, which rose by 73.76% from 1.41 kg per animal per day in 2014-15 to 2.45 kg in 2023-24.

 

Productivity in exotic and crossbreed cows recorded a modest increase of 3.45%, improving from 6.09 kg per animal per day to 6.30 kg. However, buffalo productivity experienced a slight dip, decreasing from 5.14 kg per animal per day in 2014-15 to 4.99 kg in 2023-24. Nationally, Uttar Pradesh leads the country in milk production, contributing a massive 38,779.56 thousand tonnes in 2023-24. Rajasthan follows with 34,733 thousand tonnes, while Madhya Pradesh ranking third with 21,326.37 thousand tonnes. Gujarat stands at the fourth position with 18,311 thousand tonnes, and Andhra Pradesh takes the fifth spot with 13,994 thousand tonnes. States like Karnataka have demonstrated remarkable growth, with milk production surging by 119.95%, from 6,120.93 thousand tonnes in 2014-15 to 13,463.07 thousand tonnes in 2023-24. Rajasthan achieved a growth of 105.10%, while Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Bihar saw increases of 97.83%, 74.48%, and 65.31%, respectively. Chhattisgarh’s focus on improving indigenous cow productivity places it among the top-growing states in this sector. Rashtriya Gokul Mission, which aims to conserve and improve indigenous breeds, has played a significant role in enhancing milk production and supporting rural livelihoods across the state.