Milk output at 247.87 million tonnes; KCC for livestock farmers crosses 50 lakh
India's milk production reached 247.87 million tonnes in 2024–25 and Kisan Credit Card coverage for animal husbandry farmers rose to 50.42 lakh in FY 2025–26, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh said on 11 August 2026.
Summary
Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) said on 11 August 2026 that India's annual milk production reached 247.87 million tonnes in 2024–25, above domestic demand of 243 million tonnes. Kisan Credit Card (KCC) coverage for animal husbandry farmers rose to 50.42 lakh beneficiaries in FY 2025–26 from 15.08 lakh in 2021–22. Dairy exports reached USD 407.18 million in FY 2025–26, and 6.4 lakh people took part in digital training.
Key facts
- Milk production 2024–25
- 247.87 million tonnes
- Domestic demand
- 243 million tonnes
- KCC (animal husbandry)
- 50.42 lakh in FY 2025–26 (15.08 lakh in 2021–22)
- Dairy exports FY 2025–26
- USD 407.18 million
- Digital training
- 6.4 lakh participants
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was India's annual milk production in 2024–25, as stated by the Animal Husbandry Minister in August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 247.87 million tonnes
Milk production reached 247.87 million tonnes in 2024–25, above domestic demand of 243 million tonnes.
Consider the following statements about India's livestock sector, as stated in August 2026: 1. KCC coverage for animal husbandry farmers more than tripled between 2021–22 and FY 2025–26. 2. India's milk production in 2024–25 was below its domestic demand. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. KCC coverage rose from 15.08 lakh to 50.42 lakh, while milk production (247.87 MT) exceeded domestic demand (243 MT).