North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: In Bihar’s Budget 2026-27, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has taken a revolutionary step to take ‘White Revolution’ to every village. The government has announced that the state Milk production committee in every village will be formed and One Sudha sales center in every gram panchayat (Sudha Sales Center) will be opened. The main objective of this initiative is to provide fair price to the cattle farmers for their milk and to make adulteration-free dairy products accessible.
4 big announcements for dairy sector
Milk committee in every village: Now cattle farmers will not have to go far to sell their milk. By having a committee in the village itself, the game of middlemen will end and farmers will get payment directly in their bank accounts.
Sudha Parlor at Panchayat level: Till now Sudha’s products were mainly limited to cities or blocks. Now there will be an official sales center of Sudha in every Panchayat, through which the local people will be able to get fresh milk, curd, ghee and cheese.
Cold Chain and Infrastructure: The government is taking measures on a large scale to protect milk from spoilage. Bulk Milk Cooler (BMC) And will set up a network of chilling centres.
Employment Opportunities: Thousands of rural youth will get self-employment by opening sales centers in every Panchayat.
How will this new model work?
The government aims to bring the ‘Corporate Dairy Model’ to the grassroots level. In this, ‘Sudha’ (Comfed) will work as a bridge.
Production: Village milk committees will collect milk directly from farmers.
Processing: Quality testing and processing of milk will be done by district milk unions (like COMFED).
Distribution: It will be delivered directly to consumers through Panchayat level Sudha Kendras.
What will be the benefit to cattle farmers?
Better Breed and Medicine: Through the committees, farmers will be able to easily get improved cattle feed and veterinary services for their animals.
Bonus and Subsidy: Farmers associated with milk societies get direct benefits of dividends (bonus) and government schemes (like animal sheds or loans) at the end of the year.
Fixed Income: Amidst the uncertainty in farming, dairy is one sector that ensures cash income throughout the year.
Budget 2026: Focus of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department
Special provision has been made in the budget for this scheme. The government believes that if the dairy sector of Bihar becomes stronger, there will be a huge reduction in rural migration. Along with this, new subsidy schemes have also been extended to fisheries and poultry farming.
