Central Last reviewed: 2025-05-25

National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD)

राष्ट्रीय डेयरी विकास कार्यक्रम

Strengthens dairy cooperative infrastructure — milk procurement, bulk-milk coolers, testing labs and farmer-producer linkages.

Ministry / Department: Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD)
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Key benefits

  • Grant-in-aid to state cooperative dairy federations
  • Funding for bulk-milk coolers, milk testing labs, training centres
  • Component-B (JICA-supported): high-quality milk processing infrastructure
  • Improves farmer payouts via better procurement reach

Who can apply

  • State Cooperative Dairy Federations
  • State Dairy Development Boards
  • Registered milk producer companies

Documents needed

  • Detailed project report
  • State govt recommendation
  • Financial statements (3 years)

How to apply

  • Eligible institutions submit DPR to the state dairy federation
  • State forwards to DAHD for approval
  • Funds released against milestones

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Subsidy amounts, eligibility and deadlines change with each budget. This page is a starting point — check the official portal for current details before applying.

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