The Sikkim Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd. (SCMPUL) announced a steady financial performance at its Annual General Meeting for 2025, marking its 18th consecutive year of profit. The Union’s latest balance sheet, as of 31st March 2025, highlights healthy growth in assets, controlled liabilities, and stable equity, reflecting sound financial management and sustainability.
During the financial year, SCMPUL maintained robust milk operations, with an average daily procurement of 52,205 liters and sales of 51,150 liters. A significant portion of milk was supplied to the Indian Army and the civilian market across Sikkim’s urban centers. The Union’s strategic focus on quality milk procurement and diversified product offerings contributed to consistent revenue generation while ensuring fair returns for local dairy farmers.
Looking ahead to the financial year 2025–26, SCMPUL unveiled an ambitious budget aimed at expansion and quality enhancement. The plan includes a Rs 6.32 crore support fund distributed across Dairy Cooperatives, Society Development Fund, and SDEA Fund, emphasizing grassroots development.
Major infrastructure investments are on the horizon, including the expansion of the Gangtok Dairy Plant to support new product lines, establishment of a new Dairy Plant at Jorethang with a capacity of 1 Lakh Liter Per Day (LLPD), and upgradation of the Dentam Cheese Plant into a premium facility.
The Union also plans to boost consumer engagement by opening new marketing outlets such as sweet parlors at key urban locations, including MG Marg, Ridge Park, and Zero Point. Sustainability and farmer empowerment remain key priorities. The Union is promoting organic dairy practices by supporting local fodder cultivation and processing.
An innovative cooperative model enables farmers to benefit from income circulation within the region. Research partnerships are being pursued to improve fodder quality and productivity through initiatives like “Gwala Gyan.” The introduction of BIS Type-1 cattle feed, mineral mixtures, and silage has already raised daily milk procurement by 14,000 liters.
A significant focus is placed on advancing the “White Revolution 2.0” in Sikkim. This includes forming and revitalizing Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCS) in uncovered villages and transforming inactive DCS into service hubs for buying and selling farm inputs. Plans are also in place to establish training centers focused on hay making, silage production, and fodder nursery development.
The Union’s strategic direction aims not just for growth, but for a sustainable and inclusive dairy ecosystem that enhances farmer welfare and supports Sikkim’s organic agricultural heritage.
