While India has produced nearly 120 million tonnes of milk in 2011, it would need more than 200 milion tonnes of milk in the next 10 years.
The country would have to produce not less than 150 million tonnes of milk by the end of the 12th five year plan , said Mr Bhasin of Indian dairy association while addressing the media in the capital.
IDA is organising the annual conference in Delhi from February 2-5 to discuss its strategy for quickening the pace of dairy development in the country.
Nearly 2000 delegates including participants from Europe and America will take part in the annual meet.
The theme of the conference is- Indian Dairying: Perspective 2020,Mr Bhasin added.
