India produced about 187.7 million tonnes of milk during the year 2018-19. The per capita availability of milk has risen to 394 g per day pushing the Indian average milk consumption to higher than the world average of 294 g of milk per day. The annualgrowth rate in milk production kept pace at 6.4 per cent during the last five years.During the last two months, the milk prices have been increased by the major dairy giants in the country, causing apprehensions about milk shortage during summer months. This price hike is witnessed against the backdrop of some States reporting a decreased milk procurement due to delayed arrival of Monsoon, while at the same time, in some States the onset of floods has impacted the production and supply of green fodder needed for milk production. The flush season which usually starts from October to March each year brings in about 50 per cent extra buffalo milk compared with the lean period (April to September). The SMP and butter produced in flush season is stocked and used for reconstitution in the lean months.
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