J&K Launches ₹1,433 Cr Dairy Infrastructure Push

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level review of the ₹1,433 crore Jammu & Kashmir Dairy Processing Infrastructure Development Scheme (JKDPIDS), aimed at transforming the region’s dairy sector into an organized, export-ready industry. Currently, only 4% of milk is processed; the goal is to raise this to 20% over seven years, benefiting over 500,000 dairy farmers.

Key highlights include:

• Deployment of 10 automated milk processing plants across 18 districts

• Expansion of milk collection and chilling to 10 lakh litres per day (LLPD)

• Setup of 100 milk testing labs

• Formation of 10,000 farmer-owned dairy collectives Land allotments (40–50 kanals each) are being fast-tracked, with coordinated infrastructure support—roads, electricity, and water—to bolster execution . NDDB and Animal Husbandry bodies have been directed to speed up fodder development and sexed-semen agreements, while NABARD is tasked with timely fund disbursement and oversight .

Industry Insight

This scheme marks a pivotal shift for J&K’s dairy sector—from informal, low-return systems to structured economies of scale. With NDDB as nodal agency and sharp focus on infrastructure, it’s poised to unlock real value for both producers and rural enterprises.

Source : Dairynews7x7 Aug 12th 2025 Brighter Kashmir