Assam Plans Mega Dairy Plants To Boost Milk Production
What Happened
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state is targeting 10 lakh litres of milk production per day, supported by direct subsidies for dairy farmers and expanded processing infrastructure. He noted that Assam’s per-capita milk availability remains below the national average. The state also plans mega dairy processing plants, while a new facility with capacity of 20,000 litres per day has been commissioned in Sonitpur.
Key Takeaways
Assam is combining farmer subsidies with new processing capacity to boost milk production, strengthen rural livelihoods and narrow its dairy supply gap.