COMFED-linked payment covers 14.67 million litres of milk supplied through 5,832 cooperative societies; new Sudha Sampark call centre and Integrated Command and Control Centre inaugurated in Patna.
PATNA: The Bihar Government has transferred ₹68.51 crore to 106,063 milk-producer beneficiaries associated with 5,832 milk-producer cooperative societies across the state. The payment was made through Direct Account Transfer on November 1, 2026, covering the supply of 14,666,061 litres of milk.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary presided over the disbursement, which was carried out through Bihar’s cooperative dairy network under the Bihar State Milk Co-operative Federation (COMFED), known for its flagship Sudha brand.
The payment represents an important financial transaction for dairy producers supplying milk through organised cooperative channels.
Direct payments to more than 1 lakh dairy beneficiaries
The transfer covers milk supplied by producers associated with 5,832 village-level cooperative societies.
By transferring payments directly into beneficiary accounts, the system aims to improve payment transparency and reduce dependence on intermediary-based disbursement. Timely and reliable payments are particularly important for smallholder dairy farmers, who depend on regular milk sales for household cash flow and livestock-related expenses.
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Based on the total disbursement and milk volume reported, the average effective payment works out to approximately ₹46.71 per litre. This is a calculated average across the reported transaction and should not be interpreted as a uniform procurement rate, since individual payments may vary according to milk quality, fat and SNF content, and applicable payment arrangements.
Sudha Sampark call centre inaugurated
Alongside the payment transfer, the Chief Minister inaugurated the newly constructed Sudha Sampark call centre in Patna.
The facility is intended to provide a centralised communication and support channel for dairy farmers. It is expected to help address livestock-related concerns and improve access to information and assistance.
A dedicated support mechanism can help producers seek guidance on animal healthcare, feed-related requirements and grievances associated with dairy operations.
Integrated Command and Control Centre to monitor dairy operations
Another major development was the inauguration of the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC).
The centre is designed to support real-time monitoring of milk collection and transportation activities across the cooperative dairy network. By strengthening digital oversight, the system aims to improve coordination between milk collection points, chilling facilities and processing infrastructure.
Centralised monitoring can help dairy organisations track procurement and logistics operations, identify delays and improve operational planning.
For a geographically extensive milk procurement network such as Bihar’s, better visibility of collection and transportation activities can support more efficient movement of raw milk from village societies to processing plants.
Digital infrastructure and cooperative dairy development
The payment transfer and digital infrastructure initiatives reflect a broader effort to strengthen Bihar’s organised dairy sector.
Direct electronic payments can improve financial transparency and provide greater certainty to milk suppliers. Meanwhile, digital monitoring systems can support procurement management and coordination across the supply chain.
Together, these measures can contribute to stronger institutional links between dairy farmers and cooperative organisations.
What this means for Bihar’s dairy sector
Bihar’s dairy economy depends heavily on smallholder producers and village-level milk collection networks. Strengthening payment systems, farmer support services and logistics management can help improve the reliability of cooperative procurement.
The latest initiatives also highlight the growing importance of digital infrastructure in dairy operations, where milk collection, quality management, chilling and transportation must work together to maintain supply-chain efficiency.
Key figures at a glance
| Indicator | Reported figure |
|---|---|
| Amount transferred | ₹68.51 crore |
| Beneficiaries | 1,06,063 |
| Cooperative societies | 5,832 |
| Milk volume covered | 1,46,66,061 litres |
| Calculated average payment | ₹46.71/litre |
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