Himachal Pradesh approves doubling milk incentive to ₹6 per litre for eligible producers

On 29 October 2026, the Himachal Pradesh government approved doubling the milk incentive for eligible producers from ₹3 to ₹6 per litre. The scheme covers producers associated with non-government dairy cooperative societies and has an allocation of ₹14 crore.

Eligibility and payment

The incentive will be transferred directly to eligible producers through direct benefit transfer (DBT). The decision was taken under Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and is in line with the state’s budget announcement.

Important Facts for Exams

• Cooperative types: Agricultural cooperatives include service providers, input-purchasing supply groups and production bodies that pool resources such as land or machinery.
• Member control: Agricultural cooperative members generally elect board representatives and participate in organisational decisions through democratic voting.
• DBT payment design: Direct Benefit Transfer credits subsidies to beneficiaries’ linked bank accounts, with the stated aim of reducing leakage, duplication and delays.