Sidhant Gupta Discusses the Roadblocks and Future Potential of India’s Dairy Industry
India is the world’s largest milk producer and a major player in the global dairy industry. However, despite this success, the dairy sector in India faces many challenges. Sidhant Gupta, a well-known expert in the dairy industry and former Director of Kwality Ltd., shares his insights on the difficulties and opportunities in this field.
"India produces about 22% of the world’s milk, with over 70 million dairy farmers making this possible. But even with such large numbers, the industry is mostly unorganized, and many farmers still use traditional methods," says Mr. Sidhant Gupta.
India’s huge dairy industry is both a strength and a challenge. On one hand, the country’s high milk production ensures enough supply for its people and gives it the potential to become a major global exporter. On the other hand, most dairy farming is done by small farmers, which makes it hard to bring in modern technology, improve infrastructure, and maintain consistent quality. These improvements are necessary for the industry to grow further and compete globally.