A core component of this recovery initiative involves the direct distribution of 50 high-yield buffaloes to identified beneficiaries. These valuable animals, specifically the robust Murrah and Nili-Ravi breeds, were procured by the PDFA at a cost of approximately Rs 51 lakh (NZ$51,000 equivalent). This targeted investment aims to instantly restore the productive capacity and primary income source for the families whose herds were decimated by the floodwaters.

The association’s rehabilitation efforts are structured in distinct phases, ensuring both immediate relief and long-term stability. The first phase, carried out earlier this year, saw the PDFA allocate Rs 55 lakh (NZ$55,000 equivalent) toward essential inputs. This included crucial supplies such as fodder, veterinary medicines, seeds, manure, and silage, ensuring the immediate survival and care of the remaining livestock and agricultural land.

According to Daljit Singh Sadarpura, President of the PDFA, the dual-phase program has a clear strategic objective: to not only restore dairy operations but also to guarantee the economic revival and long-term stability of the affected families. The distribution of the high-yield buffaloes marks the transition into the second, more permanent phase of rebuilding, providing families with assets that offer a sustainable path back to profitability in milk production.