भाषा:

A proposed national-level multi-state cooperative, backed through the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) at Anand, would link about 20,000 village dairy societies across nine states. It is called the Cooperative Milk Producers’ Organization Multi-State Limited. The aim is to bring village milk pooling points into one framework so small dairy farmers get better market access, stronger bargaining power and better returns. The report appeared on 26 October 2026, based on an Indian Cooperative report of 25 October.

Key facts

ItemDetail
Proposed bodyCooperative Milk Producers’ Organization Multi-State Limited
Anchored throughNational Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Anand, Gujarat
ScaleAbout 20,000 village dairy societies
StatesAndhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal
PurposeBetter market access, collective bargaining and returns for small farmers
Funding and timelineNot given in the report
Price gap quotedAbout ₹35 per litre in the open market, up to ₹55 per litre through cooperatives (paraphrasing Union Minister Amit Shah)
Report date26 October 2026 (original report 25 October)

The ₹55 figure is the best case the report cites, and the report says these are not guaranteed returns.

Why this is being proposed

India’s milk comes mostly from small farmers with a few animals each. Alone, such a farmer has little say when the buyer sets the price. Village societies already collect and pool milk, but they work separately. A single multi-state cooperative that connects them is meant to give them the scale to sell better and share the gains with members. The wider government programme, White Revolution 2.0, points the same way. According to a Press Information Bureau update dated 29 July 2026, it aims to set up 75,000 new societies and strengthen 46,422 existing ones. At that date 24,097 new societies had been formed and 31,394 strengthened. These figures belong to the wider programme and not to this 20,000-society network.

What it could mean for dairy farmers

If the plan goes ahead, the benefits will depend on details the report does not give yet: how milk is priced, how fat and SNF are tested, how quickly payment is made and who governs the body. Farmers in the nine states should watch these points. In most cooperative systems the rate follows fat and SNF, so better quality milk earns more. A bigger network can also help with common needs such as cattle feed, mineral mixtures and veterinary services, but the report does not say this will happen, so treat it as a possibility.

What farmers should do now

  • Ask your society secretary whether it is part of this plan and what membership will change for you.
  • Check your milk slip. Note fat and SNF each day and compare them across weeks.
  • Keep records of daily milk, feed cost and payment dates. A clear record helps in any new system.
  • Improve milk quality first. A stable rumen, enough clean water and a balanced ration lift fat and SNF.
  • Do not expect the ₹55 figure to apply to you automatically. Wait for the actual procurement rates.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the cooperative already running?

The report describes it as a proposed body. It gives no start date or milestones.

Which states are included?

Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

Will my milk price go up?

The report does not promise this. It cites a gap between open-market and cooperative prices, but says these are not guaranteed returns.

Source: Dairy News 7×7, citing Indian Cooperative, 26 Oct 2026. Written by the IMN Pyrophos team in our own words.

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