Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reiterated the state government’s commitment to strengthening the dairy sector, with the aim of increasing milk production to 10 lakh litres per day. This ambitious target is expected to improve the livelihoods of thousands of rural families and boost the state’s dairy ecosystem. The Chief Minister emphasized the crucial role of the dairy sector in supporting rural incomes and household nutrition, stating that every glass of milk nourishes a family and strengthens the rural economy.
The government is providing subsidies to over 25,000 dairy farmers to enhance productivity and improve rural incomes. The state government has been implementing several initiatives to improve milk production, including financial assistance, better livestock management, scientific breeding practices, and enhanced veterinary support. Officials believe that higher productivity will reduce dependence on milk imports from other states and increase income opportunities for rural households.
The dairy sector has emerged as an important component of Assam’s rural economy, particularly for small and marginal farmers who supplement agricultural income through livestock rearing. Government support has focused on improving fodder availability, strengthening milk collection infrastructure, and encouraging organised dairy farming. Increased milk production is expected to improve nutritional security and generate employment across the dairy value chain, including processing, transportation, and marketing.
The Assam government’s subsidy programme aims to help farmers adopt improved dairy practices, purchase quality cattle, and modernise farm operations. Authorities expect these interventions to raise productivity and ensure sustainable income generation in rural areas. The target of producing 10 lakh litres of milk daily forms part of Assam’s broader efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in dairy production and expand the state’s agri-allied economy.
Agriculture and allied sectors remain central to Assam’s development strategy, with dairy, fisheries, and animal husbandry identified as key drivers of rural prosperity and employment generation. Officials are confident that continued policy support and farmer participation will help the state move closer to achieving its ambitious dairy production target.
