1. Global Challenge…..Local Solution: Challenges in Dairy Strategy Development in India M I Barbaruah & A K Joseph

2. Share of house-hold income : Indian Scenario Household DairyingCroppingOthersTotal Landless53.080.0046.72100 Marginal30.1446.5523.3100 Small29.6753.7516.58100 Semi medium 26.2558.9814.67100 Medium25.3362.7711.11100

3. Strategic Initiatives till date Operation Flood of 70s to augment organized dairy development ( Setting up of NDDB and beginning of cooperative movement ) Liberalization initiatives of 90s, augmenting the growth of Private sector. Preparedness for global tread: - Negotiation for safeguarding domestic industry. Augmentation of foreign investment. Strategic alliance decision of NDDB for improved marketing in cooperative sector. Integrated Food Law / Quality Control Mechanism for exports.

4. The Organizational Structure at National Level. Department of Animal Husbandry and dairying ( DAHD ) National Dairy Development Board ( NDDB )– A statutory body under an act of Parliament. Delhi Milk Scheme ( DMS ) – With the Status of a department under GOI. Ministry of Health ( For Prevention of Adulteration ) Ministry of Rural Development ( Dairy & Livelihood related Projects) Ministry of Food Processing Ministry of Commerce ( Export preparedness ) Indian Council of Agricultural Research ( ICAR )

5. Major National Level Ongoing Programs National Cattle and Buffalo Breeding Project IDDP (Integrated Dairy Development Project- Phase-I & II) Strengthening Infrastructure for Quality and Clean Milk Production (CMP) Assistance to sick cooperatives Venture Capital Fund Rastriya Krishi Vikash Yojana (RKVY)

6. Key Challenges in Policy Development Diversity e.g. Production System, Market etc. Role definition ( State Vs Center ) Inter / Intra departmental cooperation Multiple implementing / enforcement agencies Multiplicity of regulations e.g. PFA, BIS etc. Leadership with limited cross functional knowledge Attitude of professionals vis a vis multidisciplinary team work Diminishing relationship between government officials and farmers. Strong group dynamics – Political interference