Uttar Pradesh leads with the highest milk production in India, with a total output of 239.30 million tonnes, according to the center's report.
In an exciting development for India's dairy sector, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the leading state in milk production, contributing a significant 16.21% of the country's total output in the 2023-24 financial year. The state's dominance extends to buffalo-based dairy farming, making it the forefront in this area as well [1].
Rajasthan holds the second position, producing 14.51% of India's milk, with a notable balance between cow and buffalo milk [1]. Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra round off the top five milk-producing states [2][3][4].
The total milk production in India for 2023-24 stood at a staggering 239.3 million tonnes, with cows contributing approximately 53.12% and buffaloes accounting for 43.62% of the output [1]. This impressive figure further solidifies India's position as a significant player in the global dairy market [5].
Uttar Pradesh leads in buffalo milk production, contributing 24.35 million tonnes, while Rajasthan produces 16.79 million tonnes of buffalo milk [1]. In contrast, southern states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, while producing a higher output of cow milk, rank lower overall due to their lower buffalo milk production [1].
The growing dairy sector is expected to contribute to the continued growth of India's position in the global dairy market, with experts predicting further increases in milk production with continued technological advancements and region-specific strategies [6]. The details of the government scheme for milk production were not provided in the article.
In conclusion, the leading milk-producing states in India combine strong outputs of both cow and buffalo milk, with Uttar Pradesh being the top producer particularly noted for its buffalo milk dominance, followed closely by Rajasthan with balanced contributions [1][2][4].
This article was first published on 13th August 2025, and additional information was provided by the Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Smt. Krishna Raj, on 29th December.
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individualswho enjoy a traditional Indian lifestyle might appreciate the country's prominence in the dairy sector, particularly in terms of food-and-drink, with Uttar Pradesh leading in milk production and buffalo milk dominance. The growing sports sector in Uttar Pradesh could benefit from this remarkable dairy output, catering to the nutritional needs of athletes and promoting local products.
