Challenges and Opportunities in India's Dairy Industry

Indian dairy production, while the world's largest, faces significant challenges. High production costs, stemming from low milk yields compared to other nations and inefficient handling and marketing, are major concerns.  Poor milk quality, due to unsanitary practices, hinders exports. A SWOT analysis reveals strengths like a large livestock population and opportunities for technological advancements, but also weaknesses in infrastructure and farmer knowledge, and threats from competition and adulteration. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for modernization and improved practices to improve the industry's efficiency and competitiveness.