The Government of India has reiterated that dairy cooperatives play a key role in ensuring remunerative and stable prices for milk producers, with procurement prices regularly revised based on production costs and market conditions. Payments to farmers are largely automated and directly credited to their bank accounts, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
To strengthen the sector, the government is implementing major initiatives such as White Revolution 2.0, aimed at expanding cooperative coverage, boosting procurement by 50% over five years, and promoting women’s participation and sustainability. Thousands of new and strengthened dairy cooperative societies have already been established under the programme.
Other schemes like the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund and National Livestock Mission support infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and breed improvement. Additionally, new multi-state cooperatives focus on quality inputs and scientific cattle waste management, promoting a circular economy and enhancing rural incomes.