The scheme, implemented by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), is based on a comprehensive plan to modernize infrastructure and operations. Key components include the establishment of 10 automated milk processing plants across 18 districts, a significant increase in milk collection and chilling capacity to 10 lakh litres per day (LLPD), and the creation of 100 milk testing laboratories. Additionally, the plan calls for the formation of 10,000 farmer-owned dairy collectives, a crucial step in organizing the industry at the grassroots level.

To ensure the project’s success, the Chief Minister has called for close inter-departmental coordination and strict adherence to timelines. He has instructed Deputy Commissioners to immediately identify and transfer land for the new processing plants, and has tasked the NDDB and the Animal Husbandry Department with expediting agreements on sexed semen production and fodder development. Furthermore, NABARD has been asked to ensure the prompt release of funds and strict financial monitoring to keep the project on track.

This infrastructure upgrade is more than just a sectoral improvement; it is framed as a catalyst for economic transformation in rural Jammu & Kashmir. The Chief Minister highlighted that the JKDPIDS is projected to significantly boost cooperative turnover and create thousands of rural and skilled jobs. The initiative is also expected to ensure the production of hygienic, export-ready milk, positioning the region’s dairy sector as a key pillar of rural prosperity and a driver of export excellence.