14600 samples of milk and milk products found non-conforming in FY 26

Over 14,600 milk and milk product samples found non-conforming

The government also shared provisional findings from a nationwide survey of milk and milk products conducted by State Food Safety Authorities, based on information provided by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

According to the data for FY 2025-26 (as on March 31, 2026):

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The ministry noted that the figures are provisional and may be revised following further laboratory testing, appeals and court proceedings.

Government highlights efforts to strengthen the dairy sector

The government said India remains the world's largest milk producer, with output increasing from 146 million metric tonnes in 2014-15 to 248 million metric tonnes in 2024-25, an increase of about 69 per cent.

According to the ministry, around 37 per cent of the country's milk production is consumed by dairy farmers, while the remaining 63 per cent reaches the market. Of this marketable surplus, 32 per cent is handled by organised cooperatives and private dairies, while 68 per cent continues to be marketed through the unorganised sector.

The government said it is taking steps to bring more milk producers into the organised dairy network to improve market access, strengthen quality assurance and reduce the role of intermediaries.

By March 2026, the government had:

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The ministry said these initiatives are aimed at improving milk procurement, quality testing, processing infrastructure and market access for dairy farmers across the country.

Source : Dairynews7x7 July 23rd 2026 Read full article here