NDDB to Connect 8,000 Rajasthan Villages to Dairy Co-ops
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has announced an ambitious expansion of India’s dairy cooperative network, with plans to link about 8,000 villages in Rajasthan to organised dairy cooperatives over the next five years as part of a broader effort covering 75,000 villages nationwide. The initiative aims to deepen rural participation in the cooperative dairy…
Rajasthan Launches Dairy & Skills Drive to Boost Youth Self-Employment
The Rajasthan government has rolled out a comprehensive initiative to promote self-employment among rural youth by linking skill development, access to credit and dairy value-chain opportunities. Under the programme, young aspirants are being trained not only in dairy farming and milk handling but also in value-added food skills such as sweets, bakery and allied processing…
Rajasthan Doubles Dairy Infrastructure Fund (RCDFIDF)
Rajasthan has significantly stepped up its commitment to the dairy sector by doubling the Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Infrastructure Development Fund (RCDFIDF) from ₹1,000 crore to ₹2,000 crore in the State Budget 2026–27. The move is aimed at strengthening milk procurement, processing infrastructure and market access, with a clear focus on improving farmer incomes and cooperative…
Solar chillers uplift women dairy farmers in Rajasthan
In a notable move toward sustainable rural dairy, solar-powered milk-chilling units are helping women dairy farmers in Rajasthan reduce wastage and improve incomes — a model increasingly being recognized as a template for climate-resilient dairy development. According to the report, these chillers — powered by solar energy (harnessing abundant sunshine) — allow smallholder milk producers…
Rajasthan reports strong rise in dairy, animal-husbandry output
The Rajasthan government says its dairy and animal-husbandry sector has shown significant growth over the past two years, with milk production, processing capacity and cooperative-sector performance all improving. Economic turnaround & increased turnover State data show that annual turnover from milk production and cattle-feed in Rajasthan rose from ₹ 8,000 crore to ₹ 10,000 crore,…
Rajasthan approves ₹1,000 crore fund to boost dairy infrastructure
Rajasthan Chief Minister has approved the creation of a ₹1,000 crore corpus fund to strengthen the state’s dairy infrastructure under the Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation (RCDF). The initiative aims to modernise milk production, expand processing capacities, and upgrade associated facilities across major districts of the state. The current milk processing capacity of RCDF stands at…
Rajasthan’s Dairy Sector Hits Rs 10,000 Crore Milestone
Under the leadership of the state government, Rajasthan’s dairy industry has scaled annual turnover from around ₹8,000 crore to ₹10,000 crore, driven by enhanced focus on farmer income, milk procurement infrastructure and cattle-feed integration. The rise in turnover signals stronger linkages between cooperative societies, private dairy processors and feed-value systems. As milk flows increase, so…
Transforming Rajasthan into India’s Leading Dairy Hub :CM
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has outlined the government’s vision to transform the state into not just an agricultural hub but also India’s largest dairy hub. Speaking at the Gau Mahakumbh, a global summit on cows, organised by the Shri Devraha Baba Gau Seva Parivar in Jaipur yesterday, the Chief Minister highlighted the significant…
Karnataka’s Nandini to enter UP, Rajasthan
After expanding to Delhi, Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), which markets its dairy products under Nandini brand, is set to enter Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan with fresh dairy products, including milk and curd. KMF officials said Nandini products will be available in northern Uttar Pradesh and Jaipur by the end of this month. KMF had launched…
Rajasthan Farmer Builds Rs 17 Crore Organic farm and Dairy
Lekh Ram Yadav turned his 550-acre organic farm and dairy business into a Rs 17 crore venture by using sustainable practices, organic farming, and indigenous cows, emphasizing profitability through dedication and knowledge. Ram began his dairy business with 120 indigenous ‘Sahiwal’ cows Five years ago. (Pic Credit: Lekh Ram Yadav) Lekh Ram Yadav is a…