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India retained its rank as the largest milk producer in the world with a total production of 100 million tonnes. Moreover, milk also topped in the value of agricultural output in India at Rs. 2,00,000 crores. Milk accounted for approximately 18% of the value of agricultural output in the country. Milk sector contributes approximately a fifth of the income generated by agriculture and allied sectors. Dairying in India is attracting more entrepreneurs and has a great potential to grow in fast lane. The export of milk products like Butter Fresh, Butter Milk, Butter Oil, Fresh Cheese, Milk & Cream in Powder, Milk for Babies, Other Fat, skimmed milk powder, Other milk power and Whole Milk etc has increased from Rs. 35869.23 Lakhs in 2004-05 to Rs. 39515.36 Lakhs in 2006-07. The major market for Indian Diary products are Bangladesh, Algeria, U.A.E, Yamen and Egypt.