Bihar has achieved a major milestone in strengthening its dairy sector by establishing around 35,000 new dairy units in 2024–25.
This rapid growth comes through two major state schemes:
Newly Created Dairy Units
- Samagra Gavya Vikas Yojana: 33,889 units
- Desi Gaupalan Yojana: 1,091 units
Huge Growth Under Government Schemes
- Samagra Gavya Vikas Yojana (launched 2014–15):
- From 4,080 units → 33,889 units in 2024–25 (9× increase).
- Budget for 2024–25: ₹48.48 crore.
- Desi Gaupalan Yojana (started 2023–24):
- From 923 units → 1,091 units in 2024–25.
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Loan-Cum-Grant Support Attracting Farmers
Both schemes support dairy units with 2–4 milch cows/buffaloes or heifers.
Subsidy pattern:
- 75% subsidy: EBC, SC, ST beneficiaries
- 50% subsidy: All other categories
This has sharply boosted rural participation and dairy entrepreneurship.
Milk Production Jumps Over 60%
Bihar’s annual milk production increased dramatically:
- 2004–05: 4,743 thousand MT
- 2023–24: 12,852.99 thousand MT
Rise: More than 60% over two decades.
Officials credit:
- Better cattle productivity
- Stronger dairy infrastructure
- Easy access to subsidies and loans
Future Outlook
The rapid expansion of dairy units is expected to:
- Increase milk availability
- Raise farmer income
- Strengthen Bihar as an emerging dairy hub of eastern India
- Boost rural entrepreneurship
The government plans to scale these schemes further to meet rising consumer demand and improve rural livelihoods.
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