31, July 2025
India’s Dairy Revolution: From Cooperative Innovation to Global Leadership in Sustainable Rural Development
Author(s): Dr. Shreedhar Nimavat, Dr. Sheetal Mali
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Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Studies, VNSGU, Surat
Temporary Assistant Professor, Department of Rural Studies, VNSGU, Surat
DOIs:10.2017/IJRCS/202507034 | Paper ID: IJRCS202507034Abstract
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Abstract: India's dairy sector represents one of the most significant agricultural transformation stories of the modern era. This comprehensive analysis examines the multifaceted dimensions of India's dairy industry, from its humble beginnings to its current status as the world's largest milk-producing nation. The sector has evolved from traditional subsistence farming to a sophisticated network of cooperatives, processing facilities, and distribution systems that collectively generate employment for millions while ensuring food security for over 1.4 billion people. This study explores the sector's economic impact, technological advancement, cooperative structure, market dynamics, challenges, and future prospects, providing insights into how India's dairy industry serves as a model for sustainable agricultural development in emerging economies.
Dr. Shreedhar Nimavat, Dr. Sheetal Mali (2025); India’s Dairy Revolution: From Cooperative Innovation to Global Leadership in Sustainable Rural Development, International Journal of Research Culture Society, ISSN(O): 2456-6683, Volume – 9, Issue – 7, Pp.223-231. Available on – https://ijrcs.org/