Indian Dairy Assocaition

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Shwetambri Jamwal Assistant Professor, Livestock Production Management, Department of Livestock Farm Complex, College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul, GADVASU shwetambrijamwal333@rediffmail.com	Yashwant Singh Professor, Livestock Production Management, Department of Livestock Farm Complex, College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul, GADVASU
Rajneesh Assistant Professor, Livestock Production Management, GADVASU, Ludhiana

ABSTRACT

India's dairy industry, the largest in the world plays a critical role in national food security, rural livelihoods and economic growth. However, the sector now faces a pressing sustainability challenge of increasing water scarcity driven by climate change, population pressure and unsustainable resource use. This article explores the concept of water foot-printing as a vital tool for assessing and managing the dairy sector's water use. Water foot-printing accounts for the total volume of freshwater used throughout the milk production processes including green water (rainwater for feed crops), blue water (irrigation, drinking and processing), and grey water (needed to dilute pollutants). Evaluating these components enables informed decision making to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact and ensure long-term sustainability.

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