<h1>India Leads Global Milk Production in 2012-13 with 132.43 Million Tonnes, Empowering Rural Economies and Women Workforce.</h1> India achieved a record milk production of 132.43 million tonnes in 2012-13, making it the world's leading milk producer with 17% of global output. Milk production serves as a vital income source for 70 million rural households, with women comprising 70% of the workforce. The sector's growth rate of 4.04% surpasses the global average. India also excels in horticulture, being the top producer of several fruits and spices, with horticulture production surpassing foodgrains in 2012-13. The National Programme on Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development aims to enhance milk production sustainably. India ranks second in global fish production, contributing significantly to GDP.