India’s dairy sector, the world’s largest milk producer contributing 25% of global output, is undergoing a significant digital transformation aimed at improving productivity, transparency, and farmer welfare. The government highlighted that over 17.3 lakh milk producers and 35.68 crore animals are now integrated into e-platforms, marking a major shift toward technology-driven dairy management.
Led by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), the digital initiatives connect farmers, cooperatives, and stakeholders through integrated platforms that enhance operational efficiency and ensure transparent payments. The Automatic Milk Collection System, adopted across 54 milk unions, enables timely settlements and reduces inefficiencies. Similarly, the Internet-based Dairy Information System, used by 198 milk unions and 15 federations, supports data-driven decision-making and performance benchmarking.
Other digital interventions include milk route optimisation using GIS technology, which helps reduce transportation costs and improve delivery efficiency. Central to this transformation is the National Digital Livestock Mission, implemented under the “Bharat Pashudhan” platform, which aims to create a unified digital livestock ecosystem.
Officials say these efforts are modernising operations, enhancing traceability, and integrating millions of small and marginal dairy farmers into a technology-enabled ecosystem, thereby strengthening India’s dairy value chain and supporting sustainable growth in the sector.
