
Madhya Pradesh ramps up subsidies, milk procurement, and livestock investment as it pushes to become India’s leading milk-producing state.
Madhya Pradesh is intensifying its push to become India’s leading dairy-producing state, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav unveiling a broad package of incentives and infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening the rural dairy economy. Speaking at a state-level livestock and dairy conference in Gwalior, Yadav described dairy farming and animal husbandry as central pillars of rural development and farmer self-reliance. The state government is positioning milk production as a major driver of employment, rural income growth, and long-term agricultural sustainability.
A key announcement from the government was its commitment to procure all milk produced by farmers, including cow and buffalo milk, while ensuring fair pricing for producers. The administration also doubled cattle feed assistance from ₹20 to ₹40 per animal and pledged continued support through schemes such as the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana. Officials said the strategy focuses on increasing milk output through improved livestock management, breed enhancement, and stronger farmer participation across the dairy value chain.
The government is also accelerating investment in dairy infrastructure and animal health services. New initiatives include an Animal Care and Wellness Centre in Gwalior, upgrades to existing veterinary facilities, and a new veterinary hospital in Dabra. In addition, authorities plan to establish one “Vrindavan Gram” in every administrative block to encourage dairy entrepreneurship and strengthen village-level milk production systems. Subsidies of ₹10 lakh are being offered to farmers setting up cowsheds with at least 25 cows, while mobile “Gau-Ambulance” services have been introduced to improve livestock healthcare access.
State officials highlighted the growing scale of the dairy sector in Madhya Pradesh. Daily milk collection has reportedly increased from 9 lakh to 12 lakh litres through collaboration with the National Dairy Development Board, with a long-term target of reaching 50 lakh litres per day. More than 1,300 gaushalas are now operating across the state, collectively managing over 5 lakh cattle. Authorities are also promoting artificial insemination, vaccination, green fodder cultivation, and breed improvement programs through thousands of model villages.
The conference also showcased examples of circular dairy and livestock economies emerging in the region. The Lal Tipara Ideal Gaushala in Gwalior, home to more than 10,000 cattle, produces organic fertilizer and compressed biogas from cow dung, demonstrating the state’s emphasis on sustainability and value-added dairy ecosystems. Government leaders believe these integrated initiatives will strengthen farmer incomes, modernize dairy production, and reinforce Madhya Pradesh’s ambitions to become India’s “Milk Capital.”
Source: DNP India – Original article
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