The government has decided to allocate milk booths and stalls exclusively to dairy cooperatives, aiming to strengthen their direct access to consumers and improve market presence.
The move is expected to benefit cooperative institutions by providing dedicated retail infrastructure, reducing dependence on private vendors, and ensuring better price realization for milk producers.
By prioritising cooperatives in stall allotments, authorities intend to support farmer-owned organisations, enhance distribution efficiency, and maintain consistent supply of milk and dairy products in urban areas.
The decision is also seen as a step toward reinforcing the cooperative dairy model, improving transparency in milk sales, and ensuring that a larger share of consumer spending reaches farmers.
This initiative is likely to streamline retail operations while boosting the role of cooperatives in India’s dairy value chain.
Source: Dairynews7x7 12th April, 2026 Read full story here
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