Uttar Pradesh Organises Series of Dairy Conclaves to Strengthen Rural Economy and Dairy Sector
The Uttar Pradesh Dairy Development Department has launched a series of regional and district-level dairy conclaves across the state. The initiative aims to inform eligible rural beneficiaries about welfare programmes, modern livestock management, and measures designed to enhance rural livelihood opportunities.
What Happened
Marking the completion of 50 years of the Dairy Development Department on April 17, 2026, the state government initiated year-long activities starting with the two-day ‘Dugdamrit Searn Mahotsav’ in Lucknow under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. According to Uttar Pradesh Dairy Commissioner Dhanalakshmi K., the gathering brought together thousands of dairy farmers, milk-producing companies, self-help groups, cooperatives, investors, university professors, and technicians to discuss experiences and operational best practices.
Following the central event, the department expanded the outreach to administrative divisions and districts. Divisional conclaves were conducted at Meerut on May 5 covering Meerut and Saharanpur, at Agra on May 14 covering Agra and Aligarh, and at Bareilly on August 20 covering Bareilly, Moradabad, and Lucknow. The events were attended by the Minister of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Dharampal Singh. Additionally, a district dairy conclave took place on August 5 to extend the initiative at the district level throughout Uttar Pradesh.
Key Highlights
- Year-Long Milestone: Conclaves mark the 50th anniversary of the Dairy Development Department, observed from April 17, 2026.
- Broad Participation: Milk unions, milk-producing farmers, self-help groups, non-governmental entities, and investors are being brought together across multiple administrative divisions.
- Policy Implementation: Awareness is being generated around key state initiatives, particularly the Nand Baba Dugdh Mission and the Dugdh Policy-2022.
- Technical Focus: Discussions emphasize scientific livestock care, modern dairy practices, formal dairy processing, and fodder management.
- Fair Pricing: The outreach promotes the role of dairy cooperative societies and Dairy Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to help secure fair prices locally for rural farmers.
Why This Matters
Officials note that the outreach aims to improve milk quality, secure farmer incomes, support women’s empowerment, and generate employment across rural areas. The initiative is also aligned with Uttar Pradesh’s broader objective to build a one trillion-dollar economy by modernising the dairy sector and expanding the reach of departmental public welfare schemes.
What to Watch Next
The state government plans to continue hosting these dairy conclaves across additional divisions and districts as part of the 50-year celebration, focusing on scaling up dairy cooperative participation and facilitating departmental support under the state’s dairy policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary government initiatives highlighted at the conclaves?
The outreach focuses largely on the implementation of two major departmental frameworks: the Nand Baba Dugdh Mission and the Dugdh Policy-2022 (Dairy Policy-2022).
Why are these dairy conclaves being organised at this time?
They are being conducted as part of a year-long program celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Dairy Development Department, which completed 50 years on April 17, 2026.
Who is participating in these regional events?
Participants include milk-producing farmers, dairy cooperatives, self-help groups, Dairy Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), technical experts, university professors, and government officials.
Source: Based on statements provided by Uttar Pradesh Dairy Commissioner Dhanalakshmi K. to The Hindu.