November 26, National Milk Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, celebrated as the "Father of the White Revolution" in India.

✅Milk Production (2023-24) 239.3 million tonnes, a 3.78% increase over 2022-23 estimates.

✅Compound Annual Growth Rate 5.62% (milk), 6.8% (eggs), 4.85% (meat) over the last 10 years.

✅Per Capita Milk Availability 459 grams/day (India) vs. 323 grams/day (global average) in 2022-23.

✅State Rankings (Milk) Uttar Pradesh (16.21%), Rajasthan (14.51%), Madhya Pradesh (8.91%), Gujarat (7.65%).

✅Egg Production (2023-24) 142.77 billion, with Andhra Pradesh leading at 17.85%, followed by Tamil Nadu (15.64%).

✅Meat Production (2023-24) 10.25 million tonnes; poultry accounts for 48.96%, followed by buffalo and goat meat.

✅Global Position 1st in milk production (24% global share); 2nd in egg production.