Mahila Dairy Vikas Pariyojana is a state-level scheme of the Department of Dairy Development, Government of Uttarakhand, made for rural women who want to earn from the dairy sector. Under this scheme, women come together through Women Milk Producers Cooperative Societies at the village level and get training, financial incentives, and awareness programs to build a steady income.
Women in Uttarakhand can still join this scheme in 2026 through the village-level milk committees. The scheme continues to support women who supply milk to these committees, and the top milk producers in each district get special prizes under the incentive program.
Mahila Dairy Vikas Pariyojana - Introduction
Mahila Dairy Vikas Pariyojana works as a support platform launched by the Department of Dairy Development, Government of Uttarakhand, to help rural women. The scheme encourages active participation in the dairy sector through Women Milk Producers Cooperative Societies at the village level.
The main aim of the scheme is to make women socially and economically self-reliant. Women who join the milk committees get a direct way to contribute to the state economy while earning from their own milk production.
Along with milk collection, the scheme focuses on training. Secretaries, Management Committee members, and ordinary milk producers all get guidance on clean milk procurement and better dairy practices.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mahila Dairy Vikas Pariyojana |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary State | Uttarakhand |
| Category | Agriculture, Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship, Women and Child |
| Benefit Type | Composite |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Nodal Department | Dairy Development Department |
Benefits
The scheme gives rural women useful resources through Women Milk Producers Cooperative Societies at the village level. This helps their direct contribution to the economy and makes them socially and economically self-reliant.
To help increase milk production, the scheme organizes many training and motivational programs including:
- Complete training sessions for Secretaries and Management Committee members of the milk committees.
- Motivational programs and seminars centered on clean milk procurement.
- Special women-focused workshops held during International Women's Day.
Women who perform well can earn appreciation through the incentive program. If a woman is among the top three producers who supply the most milk in her district, she gets special prizes as a mark of appreciation.
Eligibility
To participate in this scheme, the following criteria should be met:
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
- Applicant must be a woman with a genuine interest in the milk procurement and dairy business sector.
Application Process
The application process for Mahila Dairy Vikas Pariyojana is offline and starts at the village level. Women join or form a Women Milk Producers Cooperative Society through the following steps.
STEP 1 - The process begins with an open meeting where villagers discuss the formation of a Women's Milk Producers Cooperative Society.
STEP 2 - Once a consensus is reached, nine women are selected from the committee members to form the Managing Committee.
STEP 3 - From these nine women, a Chairperson is elected.
STEP 4 - The Managing Committee then appoints a Secretary to handle the daily operations of the Milk Committee.
STEP 5 - As a milk-producing member supplying to the committee, the woman should officially register as a member of the society.
Documents
Documents should be provided as per the specific guidelines prescribed by the Department of Dairy Development for this scheme. Women should keep their residence proof and identity documents ready when joining the society.
References
Dairy Development Department, Haridwar - Official Page
FAQ's
Who can participate in this scheme?
Any woman residing in any district of Uttarakhand who is interested in the dairy and milk procurement business can participate.
How are Women Milk Producers Cooperative Societies formed?
Societies are formed through an open community meeting where members reach a consensus. Nine women are then selected as the Managing Committee, and a Chairperson is elected from among them.
Who manages the operations of the Milk Committee?
The Managing Committee is responsible for appointing a Secretary who acts as an employee to run the daily operations of the Milk Committee.
Are all milk-producing women required to join the Committee?
Yes, if a woman supplies milk to the Milk Committee, she should become an official member of the group.
What kind of training is provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides many training programs, including Secretary training, management committee development, seminars on clean milk procurement, and special workshops to help women.
How are the Managing Committee members selected?
Nine women are selected through a consensus process during an open meeting of the Women's Milk Committee.
How are incentives determined for women milk producers?
Incentives are awarded based on the volume of milk supplied. The top three highest suppliers in each district are appreciated and rewarded to encourage continued growth.