Full potential of dairy sector yet to be tapped: Union minister Parshottam Rupala

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Union minister Parshottam Rupala on Sunday stressed the need to tap the entire potential of the dairy industry in the country, maintaining that only about 25 per cent of the total milk produced is sold through the organised sector..

Speaking at the central National Milk Day event here, the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said that only about 20-25 per cent of milk is routed through the organised sector in the country...

The cooperative societies can play an important role in tapping this potential," he said.. Calling on the youth to take dairying as a career option, Rupala said, "The youth need to engage more in this sector..

"India is at the top with regard to per capita milk availability globally," he said.. Rupala said holding the National Milk Day event in Guwahati was testimony to the fact that the Modi government gave special focus to the Northeast..

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