In a major boost to the state’s rural economy, the Himachal Pradesh government has mandated that all government departments, public institutions, hospitals, hostels, and public sector undertakings procure their daily milk and dairy products directly from the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (Milkfed) and local dairy cooperatives.
This decisive policy shift is designed to build a guaranteed, long-term institutional market for tens of thousands of local dairy farmers, securing higher incomes and promoting sustainable livelihoods across the state. Alongside Milkfed, key local cooperative societies—including Kamdhenu Hitkari Manch (Namhol, Bilaspur), Gau Amrit Dugdh Utpadak Society (Paplota, Solan), Kehloor Milk Producer Cooperative Society (Namhol, Bilaspur), and Amrit Dhara Dairy Cooperative Society (Darlaghat, Solan)—will directly reap the benefits of this large-scale procurement initiative.
Currently, Milkfed drives dairy development across 11 districts through a network of 799 primary cooperative societies, supporting over 55,300 local milk producers. Backing these efforts, the state government already provides the highest Minimum Support Price (MSP) for milk in the country, shielding farmers from market volatility.
Reaffirming the state’s vision, CM Sukhu emphasized that empowering small and marginal farmers, women, and rural youth remains top priority. By bridging local producers with state demand, the government aims to strengthen rural self-reliance, generate local employment, and turn dairy farming into a booming engine of economic growth.
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