Vol. 11, Special Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Gurleen Kaur

Abstract:
The study was conducted in English in the district of Rajasthan with the aim of learning about the locally available indigenous or desi breed of cows and buffaloes. A total of 5 villages are selected from Hanumangarh Junction, Rajasthan. Globally India is greatest milk producer and consumer as well it neither imports nor exports the produce. As Rajasthan ranks 2nd in milk production so per capita milk availability here is 538 grams it is nearly double to the average nation’s per capita which is 252 grams. Moreover, world’s largest buffalo populace is in India. Milk is appraised as one of the Mother Nature’s most perfect food and from centuries people are consuming it. Majority of milk proportion is water which is approximately 85% and the rest includes fat content according to different breed and other components such as protein, carbohydrate, and minerals. In the developing nations with the advancement in lifestyles and standard of living the demand and consumption of milk is gradually increased which also led to large number of milk business entrepreneurs. As dairy and agriculture are the major occupation in rural India and development in this sector result as reduction in poverty, generate employment and contribute upliftment of national economy.