White Revolution 2.0: India Targets 50% Jump in Cooperative Milk Procurement

In a major step toward strengthening rural livelihoods and boosting milk production, the Government of India launched White Revolution 2.0 on September 19, 2024. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Cooperation and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, the initiative aims to transform India’s dairy sector through an aggressive expansion of cooperative networks and technological integration.

Massive Cooperative Expansion Target

At the heart of the programme is an ambitious plan to establish 75,000 new Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCS) over five years. The initiative specifically targets uncovered Panchayats, aiming to bring more farmers—especially women—into the organized dairy ecosystem.

The government has set a bold goal:
Increase milk procurement by dairy cooperatives by 50% within five years

India’s Dairy Dominance Strengthens

India continues to hold its position as the world’s largest milk producer since 1998, contributing nearly 25% of global milk output. This sustained growth is attributed to consistent policy support and schemes implemented by the central government in coordination with states.

Current figures reinforce this progress:

• Per capita milk availability: 485 grams/day (well above Indian Council of Medical Research recommendation of 300 grams/day)
• 1.7 crore farmers linked to dairy cooperatives
• 38% participation by women, highlighting growing gender inclusion

Productivity Sees Record Growth

Government interventions such as the Rashtriya Gokul Mission have significantly improved livestock productivity through advanced breeding technologies like sex-sorted semen and IVF.

Key productivity gains:

• Overall productivity: ↑ 36.63% (2013–14 to 2024–25)
• Indigenous cattle: ↑ 44.89%
• Buffaloes: ↑ 25.80%

This marks one of the fastest productivity growth rates globally.

Digital Transformation in Milk Procurement

Dairy cooperatives are rapidly adopting digital infrastructure under the National Programme for Dairy Development.

Technologies driving transparency:

• DPMCUs (Data Processor Milk Collection Units)
• AMCUs (Automated Milk Collection Units)

• These systems enable:
• Real-time milk testing
• Accurate data recording
• Direct bank transfers to farmers

States like Gujarat, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh are leading in implementation.

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Strong Growth Momentum

India’s milk production is growing at 5.8% annually, reflecting the combined impact of schemes like NPDD and other dairy development initiatives.

Socio-Economic Impact

Dairy cooperatives continue to serve as a backbone of rural India:

• Provide stable and regular income
• Ensure market access from villages to global value chains
• Supply affordable, quality milk to consumers

The expansion under White Revolution 2.0 is expected to further enhance:

• Women empowerment
• Nutritional security
• Rural employment

State-wise Target for Creation of New Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCS) under White Revolution 2.0

Rural employment

DAHD, GoI schemes for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development in the country

1. Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM): RGM is implemented for development and conservation of indigenous breeds, genetic upgradation of bovine population and enhancement of milk production and productivity of bovines.
2. National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD): NPDD is implemented with following 2 components:

Component ”A” of NPDD focuses on creating/strengthening of infrastructure for quality milk testing equipment as well as primary chilling facilities for State Cooperative Dairy Federations/ District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union/ Self Help Groups (SHGs)/ Milk Producer Companies/ Farmer Producer Organizations

Component ”B” of the NPDD scheme “Dairying through Cooperatives” aims to increase sale of milk and dairy products by increasing farmer’s access to organized market, upgrading dairy processing facilities and marketing infrastructure and enhancing the capacity of producer owned institutions.

3. Supporting Dairy Cooperatives & Farmer Producer Organisations engaged in dairy activities (SDCFPO): To assist the State Dairy Cooperative Federations by providing interest subvention (regular 2% and additional 2% on prompt repayment) with respect to soft working capital loan to tide over the crisis on account severely adverse market conditions or natural calamities.
4. Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF): AHIDF provides interest subvention at the rate 3% per annum for creation/ strengthening of livestock product processing and diversification infrastructure thereby providing greater access for unorganized producer members to organized market.
5. National Livestock Mission (NLM): to bring sharp focus on entrepreneurship development and breed improvement in poultry, sheep, goat, piggery and fodder by providing the incentivization to the individual, FPOs, SHGs, Section 8 companies for entrepreneurship development and also to the State Government for breed improvement infrastructure
6. Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP): to provide for prophylactic vaccination against animal diseases, capacity building of veterinary services, disease surveillance, and strengthening veterinary infrastructure. Also, a new component of Pashu Aushadhi is added under the scheme ensure availability of affordable generic veterinary medicine across the country through Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PM-KSK) and Cooperative Societies. This will create an ecosystem for Generic Medicine which will be affordable and of good quality.

These schemes are helping in improving milk productivity of bovines, expanding network of dairy cooperatives, strengthening of dairy infrastructure, working capital requirement, enhancing availability of feed and fodder and providing animal health services. These interventions help to reduce the cost of milk production and also help to enhance income of milk producer from dairy farming.

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