A cornerstone of the government’s pro-farmer policy is the substantial increase in direct financial incentives for animal husbandry. Over the last two years, the state has dramatically raised the milk procurement price by ₹21, ensuring dairy farmers receive better compensation for their produce. Furthermore, the government has introduced a program to purchase cow dung from farmers at ₹3 per kilogram, alongside providing Minimum Support Price (MSP) for naturally grown agricultural products like maize, wheat, barley, and raw turmeric, ensuring diversified income streams.

Beyond the farm gate, the administration is addressing crucial logistical challenges faced by the dairy supply chain and other rural industries. The Chief Minister announced a forthcoming scheme to provide a 40% subsidy for truck operators seeking to convert their diesel vehicles to e-trucks. This initiative is expected to particularly benefit operators in key transport hubs like Darlaghat and Barmana, promoting sustainability while reducing operational costs for the transportation sector, which is vital for moving goods, including dairy products.

These localized efforts are complemented by large-scale, state-wide investments in dairy infrastructure. The Agriculture Minister, Chaudhary Chandra Kumar, highlighted that the state’s largest milk processing plant is currently under construction at Dhagwar in the Kangra district, designed with a substantial capacity to process 2 lakh liters of milk per day. This facility, coupled with the new unit in Arki and the launch of the Doodh Protsahan Yojana, demonstrates a robust, top-to-bottom strategy to modernize the Indian dairy sector in the region.