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How Yogi's Nandini Scheme Transforms Farmers Amid Cow Conservation Drive

The Yogi Adityanath-led UP government's Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana is making a real difference for farmers. Take Indu Singh from Gorakhpur, who used the scheme's 50% subsidy to set up a dairy with 25 Sahiwal cows. She now produces 200 litres of milk daily, selling it at a premium price of ₹100 per litre. The scheme is part of a larger mission to protect indigenous cows while creating sustainable livelihoods.

Key Points: Yogi Adityanath Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana Boosts Farmers

  • Provides 50% subsidy on project costs, reducing financial burden for farmers
  • Promotes high-yielding indigenous breeds like Sahiwal for better milk quality
  • Includes sex-sorted semen AI to ensure female calves and future income
  • Generates local employment and enables value-added products like paneer and khoya
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CM Yogi-led UP govt's 'Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana' paves the way for prosperity

UP's Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana provides 50% subsidies to farmers, boosting dairy income and indigenous cow conservation. See how it works.

"The satisfaction of cow service and contribution to indigenous breed conservation is an added reward. - Indu Singh, Dairy Farmer"

New Delhi, Dec 14

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath government's Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana is steadily transforming the lives of farmers and livestock rearers by combining cow conservation with sustainable income generation.

A shining example of the scheme's impact is Indu Singh, a progressive dairy farmer from Baharampur village in Pipraich block of Gorakhpur, who has carved a path to prosperity through indigenous cattle-based dairying.

Associated with animal husbandry for several years, Singh expanded her operations after becoming a beneficiary of the Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana in the financial year 2023–24 through an e-lottery process.

Under the scheme, she established a dairy unit by purchasing 25 cows of the high-yielding indigenous Sahiwal breed.

The total project cost stood at Rs 62.55 lakh, of which the state government is providing a 50 per cent subsidy amounting to Rs 31.25 lakh.

Half of the sanctioned amount has already been released, with the remaining instalment expected soon, significantly reducing her financial burden.

Today, Indu’s dairy produces around 200 litres of milk daily.

Due to the superior quality of Sahiwal cow milk, she is able to sell it at Rs 100 per litre, ensuring strong and stable income.

The dairy unit has also generated employment for four local residents, adding to its socio-economic impact.

For Indu Singh, the satisfaction of cow service and contribution to indigenous breed conservation is an added reward.

The Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana is part of the state government’s broader Nand Baba Mission, aimed at cow protection and promotion of indigenous breeds such as Gir, Sahiwal, Tharparkar and Gangatiri.

According to Gorakhpur Chief Veterinary Officer Dharmendra Pandey, dairies set up under the scheme are supported with sex-sorted semen-based artificial insemination, ensuring the birth of female calves and further enhancing farmers' future income.

Expressing gratitude to CM Yogi Adityanath, Indu Singh said she plans to soon start milk processing activities, including the production of paneer, khoya and butter.

She also intends to undergo training for products made from cow dung and urine, with the aim of developing her dairy into a model unit for other farmers to emulate.

- IANS

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Priya S
Rs 100 per litre for Sahiwal milk? That's impressive! It shows the market is ready to pay for quality indigenous products. Hope this scheme reaches every district and is implemented transparently.
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Rohit P
Good initiative, but the article only shows one success story. What about the thousands of other applicants? How many actually got the subsidy? We need more data on the scheme's overall reach and impact.
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Meera T
As someone from a farming family, I appreciate the focus on indigenous breeds. Our desi cows are resilient and their milk is A2, which is healthier. The employment generation for 4 locals is the real cherry on top! 👏
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David E
Interesting read. The use of sex-sorted semen technology is a smart, scientific approach to ensure sustainability. Combining tradition with modern methods seems to be the way forward for Indian agriculture.
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Sneha F
Waah! This is true women empowerment. Indu Singh is not just a dairy farmer but an entrepreneur planning to process milk and make products from cow dung. More such stories needed for our rural women.

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