Dairy industry is one of the industries which plays a dynamic role in India’s agro-based economy. Dairy farming includes breeding and care of milk yielding cattle, procuring milk and processing of milk into a variety of dairy products. Processing involves handling of milk for distribution or its conversion into dairy products. After the milk has reached the plant, processing work begins and it is converted into a variety of dairy products. Dairy Technologists mainly deal with the technical and quality control aspect of the processing industry and also work to develop improved methods in processing, production preservation and utilisation of milk and milk products.

a) Scientific temper
b) Willingness to work hard.
c) Commitment.
d) An enquiring mind and cleanliness.
e) Prepared to live in remote areas (or) far way from the comforts and conveniences of the city.

The dairy industry has an increasing number of entrepreneurs who are eager to carve a niche for themselves by selling branded milk and value added milk products. The abundant supply of milk and value added milk products. The abundant supply of the relevant raw material – milk is one reason for the prospects of the Indian dairy industry. Indian milk production is the biggest asset. The increase in production has been fuelled by better prices offered to farmers by new private companies coupled with the adoption of new technology for production and distribution.
The dairy technologists can also undertake consultancy work. A successful consultant, however, needs several years of working experience in dairy firms to understand the nitty gritty of the work. Besides opportunities for teaching and research, dairy technologists can start their own enterprises such as small-scale milk plants, creamery, ice-cream units. Dairy India.