India aims to increase its share of global milk production to one-third (30%) by 2030, up from its current ~24% (one-quarter) as the world's largest producer, focusing on breeding, nutrition, and animal health through initiatives like White Revolution 2.0 led by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)

• Current Status:India produces about 24% of the world's milk.
• Target: Increase this share to 30% (one-third) by 2030.
• Key Drivers: The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the government are focusing on: Improving animal breeding.
Enhancing nutrition and health of livestock. Boosting overall animal productivity.
• Initiatives: The government has launched "White Revolution 2.0" to support this vision, with cooperatives like KSplaying a significant role.
• Impact: This goal aims to benefit farmers and the entire dairy processing sector, solidifying India's position as the "Dairy of the World".

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Dairy farmers in New York's North Country have strongly welcomed the late-2025 passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. Local producers, such as Todd Giroux of Giroux Family Farms in Plattsburgh, view the legislation as a vital tool to stabilize the dairy.

India's dairy sector booming, hitting ~248 million tonnes in 2024-25 with tech & government support, but facing challenges like weather disruptions and rising costs, while globally, demand for clean-label, lactose-free products grows, with countries like Mexico seeing program success and Europe impacted by China's tariffs.

• Technology & Efficiency: AI, automation, sex-sorted semen, and IVF are boosting yields and quality, while government programs like Rashtriya Gokul Mission support growth.
• Policy & Trade: Farmers' bodies in India are urging the government to exclude dairy from free trade agreements to protect domestic producers.