The popularity of milk in the plains of N E India is at par with other parts of the country. There is also a positive trend in milk consumption by hill tribes. Unlike in the 70s, dairy farming is now an important farming activity throughout the hill states of the region. The dairy sector in North East India of late assumes significance from the point of view that the region provides ample opportunity for investment. Guwahati - the gateway to N E India, alone requires an estimated 6 lakh liters of milk against the local supply of 1, 25, 000 lit of milk per day. The market for UHT (Ultra Heat Treated) milk is growing exponentially within the region. The production in the states of the region is far below the requirement and an unconfirmed report indicates a huge interstate import of liquid milk. High consumption of dairy-whitener in the region is also indicative of the fact that locally produced m