Uttar Pradesh Expands Dairy Support Through Nand Baba Milk Mission — 2026 Update

The Nand Baba Milk Mission is one of the Uttar Pradesh Government's flagship dairy development initiatives designed to strengthen the state's dairy economy while increasing the income of milk-producing farmers.

According to the official mission portal, the government has planned an investment of ₹1,000 crore over five years to help Uttar Pradesh remain a leading milk-producing state. The mission promotes the formation of village-level milk cooperative societies, supports indigenous cattle breeds, and improves market access for dairy farmers.

Objectives of the Mission

The programme focuses on improving dairy farming through multiple initiatives, including:

• Expansion of village milk cooperative societies
• Better market access for milk producers

• Promotion of indigenous cattle breeds (Gir, Sahiwal, Haryana, Tharparkar, Gangatiri)
• Higher dairy productivity
• Support for rural employment and entrepreneurship
• Strengthening dairy infrastructure across Uttar Pradesh

Schemes Now Active Under the Mission (2026)

The mission currently runs several tiered sub-schemes, each targeting a different farmer profile:

1. Chief Minister Swadeshi Gau-Samvardhan Yojana (2-cow unit)

• Subsidy: up to ₹80,000 (40% of project cost)
• Applies across 75 districts
• Cows must be first- or second-calving, sourced from other states (Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat)
• Subsidy application must be filed within one month of purchase
• Selection via e-lottery; 50% of seats reserved for women

2. Mini Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana (10-cow unit)

• Project cost fixed at ₹23.60 lakh; government covers 50% (up to ₹11.80 lakh)
• Beneficiary contributes 15% from own resources; remaining 35% can be bank-financed
• Subsidy paid via DBT in two instalments, after physical verification
• Eligibility: permanent UP resident, minimum 3 years of cow/buffalo rearing experience, at least 0.20 acre of land for the unit and fodder cultivation
• Not eligible if already a beneficiary of the Kamdhenu Scheme, Mini/Micro Kamdhenu Scheme, Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, or the Swadeshi Gau-Samvardhan Yojana
• 50% of beneficiary slots reserved for women
• Application window: online applications were invited through the official portal up to July 21, 2026

3. Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana (25-cow unit — flagship scheme)

• Subsidy: up to ₹31.25 lakh
• Implemented in 18 divisional headquarter districts
• Requires at least 3 years of livestock-rearing experience

How to Apply

`1. Visit the official portal: nandbabadugdhmission.up.gov.in

2. Register with the required details

3. Select the relevant scheme

4. Fill in the application form and upload required documents

5. Submit the application and retain the acknowledgement/registration number

6. Await district-level scrutiny and, where applications exceed the target, e-lottery selection

7. Subsidy is released via DBT after physical verification

If applications exceed the district target, beneficiaries are selected through an e-lottery process.

Documents Commonly Required

• Aadhaar Card
• Residence proof
• Identity proof
• Passport-size photographs
• Bank account details
• Mobile number
• Caste certificate (where applicable)
• Land/dairy unit documents
• Livestock-related documents (as per scheme)

Important Update — Deadline Status

As of July 24, 2026, the published deadline for the Mini Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana (July 21, 2026) has already passed. Farmers interested in this scheme should:

• Check the official portal for any deadline extension
• Contact their district's Chief Development Officer (CDO) or Chief Veterinary Officer for offline application options, which several districts have accepted in parallel with the online window

Why the Mission Matters

For many rural households, dairy farming provides a steady source of income alongside agriculture. By offering tiered subsidies — from a modest 2-cow entry scheme to a large 25-cow flagship unit — the mission aims to bring both small farmers and progressive dairy entrepreneurs into the fold, while conserving high-yielding indigenous breeds and strengthening milk collection networks statewide.

Important Note for Applicants

Each scheme has its own eligibility conditions, subsidy pattern, animal requirements, application schedule, and district-wise targets, and these may change from one financial year to the next. Applicants should rely only on the latest official notification on the mission portal before submitting an application.

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