Even though the inherent potential that the dairy industry has for farmers has been exploited, there are avenues that have not been explored so far. Amul-III with its satellite dairies, with total installed capacity of 1.5 million lpd has also been commissioned. The Winning Edge Three aspects of India's modern dairy sector are particularly noteworthy. A vast market for dairy products is being built as disposable incomes increase .
Milk occupies pride of place as the most coveted food in the Indian diet , after wheat and rice.
Milk-based sweets are a culinary delight in all homes throughout the year. The milk production is pre-dominantly rooted in the cooperative system . This system is the basis of Operation Flood , the world's largest dairy development program. The preferred dairy animal is the buffalo . Some 65 per cent of the world buffalo milk is produced in India.