A1 And A2 Milk and Their Role in Human Health

India is the largest producer of milk in the world. As per the BAHS, 2024, India is producing 239 MT of milk and contributing approx. 25 % in world’s production. Dairy is the single largest agricultural commodity which contributes 5% of the national economy and employing more than 8 crore farmers directly. Globally 30% of the world’s cattle population of about 1.4 billion exists in India. The per capita availability of milk is 471 grams per day in India during 2023-24. There are 54 recognized breeds of cattle in India including the recently registered synthetic breed ‘Frieswal’