World · India Bureau
Uttar Pradesh dairy initiative benefits 1,200, registers 22 cooperatives
A tri-divisional dairy conclave in Jhansi has disbursed Direct Benefit Transfer payments to over 1,200 beneficiaries while formally registering 22 milk cooperatives. The initiative aims to strengthen women's participation and entrepreneurship in the dairy sector across Uttar Pradesh.
LSN India ·
The dairy conclave, convened on September 11 in Jhansi, brought together stakeholders from three administrative divisions to advance dairy development in the region. The event prioritized women's involvement and entrepreneurial opportunities within the dairy industry, aligning with broader agricultural development objectives across the state.
A total of 1,200 beneficiaries received Direct Benefit Transfer payments through the initiative, providing direct financial support to dairy sector participants. The concurrent registration of 22 milk cooperatives represents a significant step in formalizing dairy production and marketing networks across the participating divisions.
The conclave underscores Uttar Pradesh's commitment to leveraging the dairy sector as a vehicle for rural economic growth and women's empowerment. By facilitating cooperative registration and extending financial assistance, the state is creating institutional structures to support sustainable dairy entrepreneurship and improve market linkages for producers.