In a further show of support, Gokul Dairy is also enhancing its subsidies for small dairies. To help these smaller operations cope with rising costs for construction materials and worker salaries, the cooperative’s directors have approved an increase in the incentive grant for employees. The building grant will also see a rise of Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000, with the final amount linked to the amount of milk collected. These measures are designed to strengthen the foundation of the agribusiness sector at the local level.

The cooperative is also relaxing the criteria for its open cattle shed subsidy scheme. The minimum requirement of animals to qualify for the subsidy has been reduced from five to four. This adjustment aims to expand the program’s reach, allowing more cattle sheds to receive financial support and encouraging broader participation in milk production. The article notes that Gokul currently collects 16 lakh litres of milk daily from 7,500 small dairies, with a goal of crossing the 20 lakh litre mark in the near future.

Gokul Dairy’s president, Navid Mushrif, stated that these changes are about providing “justice to the work of milk producers” and empowering small dairy employees. For the international dairy community, this is a powerful example of a cooperative using its scale to directly support its members and encourage production growth. It demonstrates a commitment to sustainable growth by addressing the economic pressures faced by individual farmers, which is a key element of resilient dairy economics.