Madhya Pradesh Milk Data Sparks Dairy Policy Debate

Madhya Pradesh’s reported milk production figures have come under scrutiny as the state pushes ahead with its “White Revolution 2.0” programme. The debate centres on the gap between the state’s reported milk output and the volume of milk entering the organised cooperative network.

The Madhya Pradesh government’s policy framework aims to double the state’s milk production and raise its share of India’s milk market to 20%. The administration has also reported that average daily yields from indigenous cattle breeds have increased by more than 40% in recent years through publicly funded breeding programmes.

However, regional dairy federations have questioned the basis for these productivity gains. They have pointed to shortages of good-quality dry fodder, rising concentrate-feed costs and inconsistent access to veterinary services as continuing challenges for dairy farmers.

Milk Production vs Organised Procurement

The central issue is the difference between reported total milk production and organised procurement. Madhya Pradesh reports daily milk output in the tens of millions of litres, while the Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation, which markets products under the Sanchi brand, collects around 1 million to 1.2 million litres per day.

The cooperative federation’s procurement therefore represents only a small single-digit share of the milk volume claimed by the state. Industry observers cited in the report argue that much of the remaining milk may be moving through informal traders and intermediaries, where transactions are not independently verified.

NDDB Partnership Adds Another Dimension

The milk-data debate is also linked to the management of Madhya Pradesh’s cooperative dairy network. The state has transferred management oversight to the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) under a multi-year partnership covering processing facilities, refrigerated logistics and support for district milk unions reporting losses.

Cooperative representatives have expressed scepticism about the restructuring, arguing that greater centralised operational control could affect local cooperative decision-making. These views remain part of the ongoing policy dispute.

For Madhya Pradesh’s dairy sector, the issue highlights the importance of reliable milk-production data, transparent procurement figures and stronger integration of informal milk supplies into organised dairy networks. Accurate data will be increasingly important as the state invests in milk production, processing infrastructure and its White Revolution 2.0 programme.

Source: Dairynews7x7 15 Sep, 2026 Read full story here

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