Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has set an ambitious goal for Madhya Pradesh (MP): to transform the state into the “milk production capital of India.” This bold vision was communicated during a high-level meeting with Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah at Parliament House in New Delhi on August 12, 2025.
Currently contributing nearly 9% to India’s total milk output, MP aims to raise its share to 25%, positioning itself as a national leader in dairy production. The move aligns with India’s broader push to scale up dairy self-sufficiency, value-added production, and rural employment.
Strategic Partnerships: NDDB and MP Join Forces
Earlier this year, the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation signed a landmark agreement to scale up dairy infrastructure across the state. The initiative, backed by Minister Amit Shah, includes:
- Expanding cooperative societies from 6,000 to 9,000
- Upgrading milk collection and chilling infrastructure
- Increasing access to quality cattle feed and veterinary services
- Promoting women-led dairy enterprises through cooperatives
Minister Shah reaffirmed the Centre’s support, noting that “MP has the potential to lead India’s next dairy revolution. The government will extend full financial and logistical support.”
Kamdhenu Gau Palan Yojana: Boosting Cow-Based Dairy Farming
A key part of MP’s dairy blueprint is the Kamdhenu Gau Palan Yojana, named in honour of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. The scheme promotes cow-based milk production, sustainable animal husbandry practices, and village-level dairy entrepreneurship.
This initiative includes incentives for:
- Indigenous cow rearing
- Organic milk production
- Breed improvement programs
- Rural self-help groups managing dairy clusters
Chief Minister Yadav stated that 50% of MP’s villages will be integrated into organised dairy networks under this scheme by 2026.
Digital and Value-Added Transformation
To align with India’s growing demand for value-added dairy products, the state is investing in:
- Milk processing units producing paneer, curd, butter, ghee, lassi, and flavoured milk
- Cold-chain logistics and milk chilling centres
- Digitised procurement systems for transparency and faster payments
These reforms not only increase milk output but also enhance product value, generate jobs, and unlock dairy export potential.
A Blueprint for India’s Dairy Future
With strong political backing, central cooperation, and a focus on farmer-first reforms, Madhya Pradesh is emerging as a model state for dairy development in India.
As India eyes sustainable dairy farming, value chain efficiency, and nutrition-focused production, MP’s aggressive roadmap could set a precedent for other states looking to align with national goals under the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) and the Rashtriya Gokul Mission.
