Bihar to set up 720 mini dairies
December 24th, 2009 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANSPatna, Dec 24 (IANS) The Bihar government has decided to set up 720 mini-dairies to promote the industry in the state.
An official Thursday said the state cabinet has approved the setting up of the dairies across the state.
“The government has decided to open 600 mini-dairies with four-five cattle and 120 with 10 cattle,” the official said.
The state government would provide 20 percent subsidy to people interested in setting up the dairy units. “By providing financial assistance, the government is aiming to increase milk production in the state,” the official added.
The Bihar State Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation (COMPFED) currently sells milk products under the Sudha brand name.
COMPFED’s daily milk procurement crossed the seven lakh litres-mark a few months ago, and is estimated to top nine lakh litres a day shortly.
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