Cabinet Approves Revised National Program for Dairy Development

On 19th March 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the Revised National Program for Dairy Development (NPDD).

  • NPDD was launched in 2014 by merging three existing schemes: Intensive Dairy Development Programme, Strengthening Infrastructure for Quality & Clean Milk Production, and Assistance to Cooperatives.
  • It was restructured in 2021.

What are the major objectives of the programme?

  • Modernizing and expanding dairy infrastructure,
  • Ensuring the sector’s sustained growth and productivity, and
  • Increasing farmers’ income.

Implementing Agency

  • Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.

Two Key Components

Component A

  • Dedicated to improving essential dairy infrastructure, such as milk ....
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