Across all 557 evaluated units, the assessment documented an aggregate livestock population exceeding 1.2 lakh (120,000) head of cattle, generating an estimated 1,500 MT of dairy waste daily. The formal sector remains heavily outnumbered: only 11 units were classified as authorized commercial dairies (housing 60,210 cattle and generating 734 MT of waste per day), alongside four authorized gaushalas (19,638 cattle; 240 MT waste) and 42 private gaushalas (20,776 cattle; 252 MT waste). The data indicates that for every single authorized dairy in Delhi, there are more than 45 unregulated operations.

Municipal and environmental authorities warned that the widespread lack of waste management infrastructure among informal dairies poses direct risks to urban drainage networks. Large volumes of unmanaged bovine dung, wash water, and organic refuse are routinely discharged into open storm drains and sewer lines, leading to chronic blockages, foul odors, and severe water quality degradation as unprocessed effluent ultimately flows into the Yamuna River.

Beyond drainage obstruction, the report highlights broader public health and safety concerns linked to informal urban dairying. Unlicensed operators frequently release cattle onto arterial roads and flyovers following milking cycles, causing severe traffic disruptions and road accidents. Furthermore, poor biosecurity conditions—including cattle tethered adjacent to open sewage or industrial runoff—pose animal and human health risks, while unlicensed facilities remain linked to the illicit manufacturing of synthetic milk and adulterated paneer containing starch, chemical neutralizers, and refined oils.