Dairy India has gained immensely from the guidance and support of a large number of specialists and institutions in the government, cooperative and private sectors. All the improvements reflected in this new edition are due to the unstinted participation of our Board of Editors and the unflinching support from our Editorial Advisors. In addition, over 200 specialists in the public, cooperative and private sectors have shared their expertise on a range of dairy issues of interest to planners and practitioners in the field.