Under the plan, daily milk procurement by dairy cooperatives is projected to reach approximately 1007 lakh kilograms by 2028-29. The strategy focuses on two key approaches: expanding the coverage of dairy cooperatives into underserved regions and deepening their reach within existing milk-producing areas. The initiative is expected to strengthen supply chains and improve farmer participation in organized dairy markets.

A major component of the program involves the creation and strengthening of around 120,000 dairy cooperative societies and related institutions. These organizations will be integrated into milk collection routes and supported with modern infrastructure such as automated milk collection units, data processing systems, quality testing equipment, and bulk milk coolers.

Women’s empowerment is another central pillar of the initiative. Government data indicate that nearly 70% of the dairy farming workforce in India is made up of women, although much of their work occurs within the informal economy. By expanding women-led dairy cooperatives and creating new societies in previously uncovered villages, the program aims to bring more women farmers into the organized dairy sector.