**Policy Summary: Milk Production from Cows and Buffaloes in India (2023-2024)**
According to the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024, India's total milk production reached 239.30 million tonnes. Of this total, cows contributed 53.12% (127,105.15 thousand tonnes) and buffaloes contributed 43.62% (104,388.29 thousand tonnes) to the overall milk production. Uttar Pradesh (13,106.39 thousand tonnes from cows and 24,351.54 thousand tonnes from buffaloes) and Rajasthan (14,806.90 thousand tonnes from cows and 16,789.55 thousand tonnes from buffaloes) are among the top-producing states. The state-wise breakdown of milk production from cows and buffaloes for the year 2023-24 is detailed in Annexure I. This information was provided by Union Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, in a written reply in Lok Sabha on August 12, 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry Dairying: The Indian government ministry responsible for fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairying.
Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024: A report providing statistics on animal husbandry in India, used as a source for milk production figures.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the information was presented.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India, listed in the milk production table.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India, listed in the milk production table with significant milk production figures.
Rajasthan: A state in India, listed in the milk production table with significant milk production figures.
Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel: Union Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Haryana: A state in India, listed in the milk production table.