CM announces Cow protection year in MP
Chief minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday announced that from Chaitra to Gudi Padwa festival, the state will observe "Cow Protection Year." As part of this initiative, one village in each block will be developed as a "Vrindavan Village" to promote milk production and rural livelihoods.
To further encourage dairy farming, the govt will provide subsidies for rearing milch animals and bonuses on milk production. Additionally, no management fee will be charged for operating milk unions, nor will consultancy fees be imposed for developing new processing plants and infrastructure.
The chief minister said technical and management experts will be appointed to the milk unions on the govt's payroll, as required, to safeguard the welfare of the existing workforce. A grievance redressal mechanism will also be established to address complaints from dairy farmers associated with cooperative societies.
Yadav highlighted that the average milk production in the state per person is 673 grams, which exceeds the national average of 471 grams.
Under the White Revolution Mission, an investment of Rs 2,500 crore will be made to increase the number of milk coolers, mini dairy plants, and chilling centers in collaboration with Sanchi Dairy Federation in every district.
He said an agreement with the National Dairy Development Board will play a crucial role in achieving these goals. This initiative will strengthen the cooperative system under the state's Animal Husbandry and Dairy Department, as well as the Sanchi brand.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has become the world's largest producer of milk, while Madhya Pradesh ranks third in the country. The country's milk production has increased by 57.62%, setting a world record. Dr. Yadav highlighted that the average milk production in the state per person is 673 grams, which exceeds the national average of 471 grams.
The Chief Minister announced that in alignment with Prime Minister Modi's vision, the state government has entered into a collaborative agreement between the MP State Cooperative Dairy Federation Limited, affiliated milk unions, and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). This agreement, which has been approved by the Cabinet, aims to double the income of dairy farmers and boost milk production in the state.
The agreement will have tenure of five years, with provisions for extension by mutual consent. Under this agreement, collection centers will be established in every gram panchayat, the processing capacity of milk unions will be enhanced, and the number of milk committees will be increased from 6,000 to 9,000.
Dr. Yadav expressed hope that as a result of these efforts, the total annual income of dairy farmers will more than double, increasing from 1,700 crore to over 3,500 crore rupees. Madhya Pradesh is set to become the dairy capital of the country.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav stated that the state government is committed to ensuring milk procurement across Madhya Pradesh and helping dairy farmers receive fair prices for their milk. To achieve this, dairy cooperative societies and collection centers will be established in every gram panchayat. Under the White Revolution Mission, an investment of 2,500 crore rupees will be made to increase the number of milk coolers, mini dairy plants, and chilling centers in collaboration with Sanchi Dairy in every district. He emphasized that the agreement with the NDDB will play a crucial role in achieving these goals. This initiative will strengthen the cooperative system under the state's Animal Husbandry and Dairy Department, as well as the Sanchi brand.
Dr. Yadav further elaborated that collection centers will be set up in each gram panchayat to ensure milk procurement and help farmers get the right price. Currently, there are 6,000 milk committees in the state, which will be increased to 9,000. A single milk committee serves approximately 1 to 3 villages, and with 9,000 committees, around 18,000 villages will be covered. Daily milk collection is expected to increase from 10.50 lakh kilograms to 20 lakh kilograms.
Additionally, the number of villages covered by milk producer organizations (MPOs) under NDDB will rise from 1,390 to 2,590, and milk procurement will increase from 1.3 lakh kilograms to 3.7 lakh kilograms per day. The milk unions' processing capacity will also be enhanced. Currently, the dairy plants have a capacity of 18 lakh liters per day, which will be increased to 30 lakh liters a day.
Chief Minister Yadav stated that the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) will work to further strengthen the Sanchi brand in Madhya Pradesh.
Through extensive promotion, the brand will be established at the national level. He clarified that there will be no change in the name of the brand. Additionally, no management fee will be charged for the management and operation of milk unions, nor will any consultancy fee be charged for the development of new processing plants and infrastructure.
The Chief Minister mentioned that, as needed, technical and management experts will be appointed to the milk unions on the government's payroll, ensuring the welfare and protection of the existing workforce.