Gadakh’s remarks coincided with the state’s inaugural “Pure Indigenous Cattle Breed Conservation and Promotion Day,” celebrated annually on July 22, signaling a renewed focus on native livestock genetics. He highlighted that commercial cattle rearing offers a powerful pathway to significantly boost farmers’ income by efficiently converting low-cost materials into valuable outputs such as milk, manure, and urine, alongside the production of new livestock.

Despite India’s impressive standing as one of the top five countries globally in terms of cattle population and its position as the world’s largest milk producer, a significant challenge persists: the nation’s per-animal milk productivity is less than half the global average. This stark contrast underscores the vast untapped potential within the Indian dairy industry, a point critical for dairy economics and future growth.

The Vice-Chancellor expressed confidence that with targeted improvements in nutrition, breeding programs, and management practices, livestock in India could realistically yield at least 10 liters of milk daily. Achieving this enhanced productivity would translate into substantial economic benefits for dairy farmers, dramatically improving their livelihoods and contributing significantly to the regional and national agribusiness economy.