The six revived societies — including Nakkalapatti, M Kilapatti and Anaikaruppatti Milk Cooperative Societies — now provide vital support to more than 60 local dairy producers, with each society comprising at least 10 active members. By catalyzing cooperative activity, the district aims to improve milk collection and distribution, feeding into Aavin’s broader procurement network in the Madurai division.

Madurai district remains home to around 654 milk cooperatives that collectively handle roughly 1.65 lakh litres of milk per day for the Aavin (Madurai) division, making small co-ops a key part of regional dairy supply chains. District officials emphasized the importance of keeping these grassroots institutions operational, noting their role in sustaining production and supporting smallholder dairy families.

To overcome two key challenges — financial shortfalls and members’ limited herd sizes — local authorities identified active members and provided targeted financial support, distributing a total of ₹36 lakh (₹6 lakh per society) as loans to encourage rostered participation and milk production, and ensure the cooperatives’ viability.