Uttar Pradesh sends grants to dairy farmers and registers cooperatives
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The Uttar Pradesh Dairy Department transferred over ₹11 crore to 1,200 people in the Jhansi, Kanpur, and Chitrakoot Dham divisions of Uttar Pradesh, India, through direct bank transfers.
The government made these payments on September 14, 2026, as part of a program promoting women’s participation and entrepreneurship in dairy farming. The payments and related initiatives were announced at a dairy conclave held in Jhansi on September 11, 2026.
Officials released a total of ₹13.5 crore under the 2022 Milk Policy to support various dairy projects in the region and to strengthen the rural economy. During the conclave, twenty-two newly formed multipurpose milk cooperatives received official registration certificates. Uttar Pradesh Dairy Commissioner Dhanalakshmi stated that more than 70% of the attendees at the Jhansi event were women, highlighting a growing trend of female involvement in the dairy sector.
The conclave also featured demonstrations of modern dairy equipment from companies like Parag and Balini, and connected farmers with resources through digital platforms. Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Dharm Pal Singh attended the event, which followed similar successful conclaves in Meerut, Agra, and Bareilly.
