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…
UP Launches Dairy Master Plan for Indigenous Breeds
The Uttar Pradesh government has unveiled a major Dairy Master Plan aimed at promoting indigenous cow breeds, increasing milk production and strengthening the rural dairy economy across the state. Under the direction of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state has rolled out four large-scale schemes focused on breed conservation, dairy entrepreneurship and farmer support. The…
₹3,000 Cr Dairy MoUs Signed in UP
Uttar Pradesh has secured fresh investments of over ₹3,000 crore in the dairy sector with the signing of 59 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) at a high-profile conclave in Lucknow, aimed at strengthening dairy infrastructure, boosting production capacity and promoting private sector participation across the value chain. (AgriMoon) The investments are expected to generate more than…
UP Milk Output Jumps 40%, Ranks No.1
Uttar Pradesh has emerged as India’s leading milk-producing state, recording a nearly 40% increase in milk production during the tenure of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. According to official data highlighted in recent reports, the state’s milk output rose from 277 lakh metric tonnes in 2016-17 to over 388 lakh metric tonnes in 2024-25, marking an…