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Man milking a cow as it feeds on fodder at a stable in Uttar Pradesh, India. Buffalo farming is a profitable business & has good potential for Umployment generation in India. World milk production has doubled in the last few decades. The last few years have also witnessed a consistent increase in the organized production of milk and meat from buffalo. Buffalo milk, its dairy derivatives, and buffalo meat, are cherished and relished by young and old alike. Buffalo farming is now an almost worldwide phenomenon. India has 57% of world buffalo population. Buffalo milk contributes 57% of total milk production. Buffaloes have several advantages over crossbred cows as farm animal. Buffaloes have been playing a key role since time immemorial in our country's economy. The buffaloes are known to be