India’s cooperative-led White Revolution 2.0 is making steady progress towards transforming the country’s dairy sector, with 24,097 new Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCSs) formed and 31,394 existing societies strengthened so far under the initiative.
According to the Ministry of Cooperation, financial assistance of Rs 66.95 crore has also been released under the revised National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) to support implementation of the programme.
The Ministry said White Revolution 2.0 seeks to establish 75,000 new Dairy Cooperative Societies in uncovered panchayats and villages over a five-year period while strengthening 46,422 existing societies through improved milk procurement systems, modern dairy infrastructure, financial assistance and technical support.
The initiative is aimed at creating a stronger and more inclusive dairy cooperative network that directly benefits millions of milk producers across the country.
Launched jointly by the Ministry of Cooperation and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, White Revolution 2.0 is designed to increase milk procurement by dairy cooperatives by 50 per cent over the next five years.
The programme focuses on expanding cooperative coverage in underserved areas, creating employment opportunities, improving market access and promoting women’s participation in the organised dairy sector.
By the end of 2028-29, cooperative milk procurement is targeted to reach about 1,007 lakh kilograms per day, significantly enhancing the share of cooperatives in India’s dairy economy.
The scheme is supported through the revised NPDD, under which Dairy Cooperative Societies are being equipped with modern infrastructure such as Automatic Milk Collection Units, Data Processing Milk Collection Units, milk testing equipment and Bulk Milk Coolers. Expansion of milk collection routes and improved village-level procurement systems are also key components of the programme, helping farmers obtain better prices and reliable market access.
Highlighting the initiative’s broader vision, the Ministry said White Revolution 2.0 is creating a resilient, technology-enabled and farmer-centric dairy cooperative ecosystem under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah.
The programme is expected to strengthen rural livelihoods, improve dairy productivity, enhance farmers’ incomes and advance the vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” by making dairy cooperatives a key driver of inclusive economic growth.
