Context:
Release of Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024 on the occasion of National Milk Day 2024 (November 26) to celebrate birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien.
Keu Highlights of Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024:
- Milk Production:
- Total Production: India produced 239.30 million tonnes of milk in 2023-24, marking a 3.78% increase from the previous year.
- Global Position: India remains the world’s largest milk producer.Top States: Uttar Pradesh (16.21%), Rajasthan (14.51%), and Madhya Pradesh (8.91%)
- Per Capita Availability – Increased to 471 grams per day in 2023-24 from 459 grams per day in 2022-23.
- Egg Production:
- Total Production: Egg production reached 142.77 billion units in 2023-24, showing a 6.8% growth over the last decade.
- Global Position: India is the 2nd-largest producer of eggs.
- Top States: Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana
- Meat Production:
- Total Production: Meat production rose to 10.25 million tonnes in 2023-24, a 4.95% increase from the previous year.
- Top States – West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra are major contributors
- Wool Production:
- Total Production: Wool production totaled 33.69 million kg in 2023-24, showing a modest growth of 0.22%3.
- Top States – Rajasthan accounts for nearly half of the total wool output, followed by Jammu & Kashmir
Dr Verghese Kurian:
- Known as the ‘Milkman of India’ and ‘Father of White Revolution in India’
- Influenced by the cooperative movement led by Tribhuvandas Patel, he established the Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd. (KDCMPUL) in 1950, which later became known as Amul.
- National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) – Founded the NDDB in 1965 and served as its chairman until 1998.
- The NDDB played a crucial role in implementing Operation Flood.
- Initiated in 1970, Operation Flood was the world’s largest dairy development program, transforming India from a milk-deficient nation to the world’s largest milk producer.
- Curated the Anand Cooperative Model that involved farmers managing their own procurement, processing, and marketing of milk with professional support.
- The model’s success led to its replication across India, contributing significantly to the White Revolution.
- Revolutionized the edible oil sector by introducing the Dhara brand, reducing India’s dependence on oil imports.
- Institute of Rural Management (IRMA) – Established IRMA in 1979 to provide management training and research support to cooperatives.
- Awards and Honors –
- Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership
- Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan.
- World Food Prize Laureate
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Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
Consider the following States:
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Kerala
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Tripura
How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2022 Prelims]
(a) Only one State
(b) Only two States
(c) Only three States
(d) All four States
Answer: (d)