Madhya Pradesh is aiming to become the Milk Capital of India within the next two years, with the state government announcing an ambitious expansion of milk collection infrastructure, dairy cooperatives, cattle breeding facilities and livestock support programmes. Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced the target during the State-Level Gau Poojan and Livestock Rearers’ Felicitation Ceremony held in Bhopal on the occasion of Govardhan Pooja.
As part of the proposed expansion, the state plans to increase its daily milk collection capacity from the existing 12 lakh kg to 52 lakh kg. The initiative is expected to strengthen the dairy sector, improve farmers’ access to organised milk procurement and increase the contribution of livestock farming to the state’s rural economy.
The government intends to achieve this through White Revolution 2.0, focusing on strengthening dairy cooperatives and modernising the entire dairy value chain.
White Revolution 2.0 to Strengthen Dairy Infrastructure
A major component of Madhya Pradesh’s dairy development strategy is the expansion of cooperative networks across the state. Stronger dairy cooperatives are expected to improve milk procurement, processing, distribution and market access for livestock rearers.
The state government is also working towards making the entire dairy value chain 100% digital. Digitalisation is expected to improve transparency, operational efficiency and coordination between milk producers, cooperatives and processing organisations.
Improved digital systems could also support more reliable milk collection records, payment management and monitoring of dairy operations. These measures are particularly important as the state prepares to increase its daily collection capacity more than fourfold.
High-Yielding Cattle Breeds to Boost Milk Production
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav highlighted the importance of improving cattle genetics and promoting high-yielding breeds to increase milk production.
Alongside indigenous cattle, breeds such as Gir and Sahiwal were identified as important contributors to the state’s dairy development plans.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has approved the establishment of an embryo production centre in Bhopal, modelled on a similar facility in Gujarat. The proposed centre will have the capacity to produce one lakh embryos annually.
The facility is expected to support the expansion of high-yielding cattle populations and strengthen scientific breeding practices. Improved genetics, when combined with better nutrition, veterinary care and farm management, can contribute to higher milk productivity and improved dairy farm performance.
Hi-Tech Gaushala and Livestock Welfare Initiatives
Alongside production expansion, the Madhya Pradesh government is investing in livestock infrastructure and animal welfare.
A high-technology gaushala accommodating 10,000 cattle is being developed at Barkhedi Dob in Bhopal. The facility is expected to provide organised cattle management and support the care of animals requiring shelter.
The government also plans to increase the number of cow ambulances and develop modern, self-reliant gaushalas across the state.
As part of its support for stray and destitute cattle, the administration is relocating animals to the nearest available gaushalas. The financial assistance provided for their maintenance has also been increased, with the per-cow grant doubled from Rs 20 to Rs 40.
These measures are intended to strengthen animal welfare infrastructure while supporting more organised livestock management.
Financial Assistance for Dairy Farmers Under Kamdhenu Yojana
The state government is also encouraging individuals and livestock rearers to establish commercial dairy units through the Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana.
Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries establishing dairy units with 25 milch cows or buffaloes can access loans of up to Rs 42 lakh and subsidies of up to Rs 13.86 lakh.
The financial assistance is designed to encourage investment in organised dairy farming, expand livestock ownership and create additional income opportunities in rural areas.
By supporting larger dairy units, the government aims to improve commercial milk production and strengthen the supply base required to meet its ambitious collection targets.
Madhya Pradesh’s Growing Dairy Ambitions
Madhya Pradesh’s target of becoming India’s Milk Capital represents a broader effort to transform the state’s dairy sector through infrastructure development, improved cattle genetics, digitalisation and financial support.
Increasing daily milk collection capacity from 12 lakh kg to 52 lakh kg will require substantial coordination between farmers, cooperatives, veterinary services, breeding facilities and dairy processors.
The success of the initiative will depend not only on increasing milk volumes but also on maintaining milk quality, ensuring reliable procurement payments, expanding processing capacity and developing efficient cold-chain infrastructure.
With White Revolution 2.0 and several new livestock development initiatives, Madhya Pradesh is positioning dairy farming as an important driver of rural economic growth and agricultural development. The coming two years will be crucial in determining how effectively the state can translate its ambitious target into measurable progress across the dairy value chain.
