Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that the state contributes around 9 to 10 percent of the nation's total milk production, securing third place in the country. Efforts are underway to make the state a leader in dairy production by providing farmers with support for livestock and milk production. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav reviewed the Dairy Development Plan, aimed at increasing milk production, and the operations of the Sanchi Milk Federation. The meeting was attended by Alka Upadhyay, Secretary of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, and Minesh Shah, Chairman and Managing Director of the National Dairy Development Board, Anand, Gujarat. Detailed discussions took place regarding milk production, collection, and the work plan of the Sanchi Milk Federation in Madhya Pradesh.
It was agreed during the meeting that the management of the Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation and its associated milk unions will be handled by the National Dairy Development Board for the next five years. The necessary approvals will be obtained, and legal processes followed. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav stated that the responsibility has been assigned to the National Board to boost milk production and enhance the income of farmers and livestock owners. If needed, amendments to the Cooperative Act will also be made to support this initiative.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav shared that after Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh is a leading state in milk production. The state produces 5.5 crore liters of milk daily. In terms of per capita milk availability, Madhya Pradesh performs better than the national average. While the national per capita availability is 459 grams per day, Madhya Pradesh surpasses this with 644 grams per day. The goal for the next five years is to double the state's milk production by strengthening the cooperative movement and ensuring greater benefits for farmers and livestock owners.
The Chief Minister mentioned that efforts will be made to increase milk production in around 40,000 villages across the state. Currently, the situation in 10,000 to 15,000 villages is satisfactory, and various measures will be implemented in the remaining villages to boost milk production. Dr. Yadav also expressed his gratitude to the National Dairy Development Board and the Ministry of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, for their continued support.
Producing Fuel and Organic Fertilizer from Cow Dung: The meeting also discussed efforts to produce kitchen fuel and organic fertilizer from cow dung. A pilot project has been initiated in Agar-Malwa in this regard. At present, 233 biogas plants have been set up in the state. Farmers and livestock owners who keep at least two to three animals will be trained to set up small biogas plants using cow dung. The cost for setting up such a plant is approximately ₹10,000.
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