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National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)

The Union Minister of Cooperation inaugurated several farmer welfare activities during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the National Dairy Development Board.

Sakshi Gupta Published On October 23rd, 2024 Leave a comment

About National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)

It was established in (HQ- Anand, Gujrat)
It became a statutory body under the National Dairy Development Board Act of 1987.
It is an institution of national importance.
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
It was founded by Dr Verghese Kurien, often called ‘India’s milkman’.
NDDB’s subsidiaries include Mother Dairy, Indian Immunologicals Ltd., Hyderabad (IIL), Indian Dairy Machinery Company Ltd, Anand (IDMC) and NDDB Dairy Services.

Facts

India is the world’s largest milk producer, with a production of 230.58 million tonnes in 2022-23. (25% of total world production)
The per capita availability of milk in India is 459 grams/day, which is higher than the global average of 323 grams/day.
Top 5 states:(1) Uttar Pradesh (2) Rajasthan (3) Madhya Pradesh (4)Gujarat (5) Andhra Pradesh.
- They contribute over 53% of total production.

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