Odisha is one of the backward states in dairy development and it needs to take necessary measures to meet the growing demand for milk thereby ensuring the welfare of poor and small farmers of the state, reports IANS.
It is worth mentioning that Odisha lags behind in the dairy sector despite having a substantial cattle population.
Odisha was at the 18th spot in the list of states as per the volume of milk production in 2021-22. The per capita availability of milk in the state is 144 grams per day against the national average of 444 grams.