UP’s Dairy Reforms Drive Record Milk Production
Uttar Pradesh has strengthened its position as India’s leading milk-producing state through strategic policy reforms and sustained investment in the dairy sector, increasing milk production from 277 lakh tonnes in 2016–17 to around 388 lakh tonnes in 2024–25. The state now contributes approximately 16% of India’s total milk production, reinforcing its leadership in the country’s…
UP’s Mini Nandini Scheme Boosts Rural Dairy Growth
Uttar Pradesh’s Mini Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana is emerging as a key initiative to strengthen small-scale commercial dairy farming by promoting entrepreneurship, increasing farmers’ incomes and generating rural employment. Launched under the Nand Baba Dugdh Mission, the scheme complements the larger Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana and reflects the state’s continued focus on cow protection, fodder…