About Milk
Milk – A complete Food
Milk is an important component of diets for all humans as it is high in essential amino acids that are most likely to be deficient in diets based on vegetable protein. Milk and dairy products are providers of calcium, phosphorous, magnesium and protein which are all essential for healthy bone growth and development. The health benefits of milk include increased bone strength, smoother skin, stronger immune system, prevention of illnesses such as hypertension, dental decay, dehydration, respiratory problems, obesity, osteoporosis and even some forms of cancer. Milk deficiency can cause severe anemia, osteoporosis and other related illnesses.
As per UNICEF
- Around 90 per cent of the developing world’s chronically undernourished (stunted) children are living in Asia and Africa.
- Forty three per cent of Indian children under five years are underweight and 48 per cent (i.e. 61 million children) are stunted due to chronic under nutrition, India accounts for more than 3 out of every 10 stunted children in the world.
- In the year 2014, fluid milk consumption is set to match the level of milk production, as India is not only the largest producer but also the largest consumer of milk.
- Post forecasts calendar year (CY) 2014 fluid milk production at a record 140.6 million tons, approximately 4.5 percent more than CY 2013 on the assumptions of a normal monsoon, increased demand for milk and dairy products and rising consumer income.
- Of the milk produced, 40 percent is used or consumed on-farm, and 60% is sold. Industry sources report that of milk sold 70% goes through the unorganized sector, and only 30% through the organized sector (16 percent by cooperatives and 14 percent by large private processors)
The increase in milk yield by increasing the Female Bovine population will help to improve the overall GDP of the country and also provide Employment opportunities. On an estimated increase of 1 Million female Bovines we can provide additional employment to approximate 1.4 Lakhs people. With more number of females involved in milking and Dairy business this Technology will help to empower the Women.