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Agriculture
Sikkim's Milk Output Surges 79% in Ten Years, Says Union Minister
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 12:02 AM
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Sikkim has recorded a 79% rise in milk production over the last decade, according to a Union Minister.
A Union Minister announced that Sikkim's milk production has risen by 79% over the past ten years, reflecting a substantial expansion of the state's dairy sector. The growth figure was drawn from official data released by the state’s agricultural authorities.
The increase marks a notable shift for a state that traditionally relied on small‑scale livestock farming. Government‑backed initiatives aimed at improving animal husbandry practices and encouraging organic dairy farming are believed to have contributed to the upward trend.
Higher milk output is expected to strengthen local livelihoods, improve nutritional security, and align Sikkim with national objectives to boost dairy production across the country.
The increase marks a notable shift for a state that traditionally relied on small‑scale livestock farming. Government‑backed initiatives aimed at improving animal husbandry practices and encouraging organic dairy farming are believed to have contributed to the upward trend.
Higher milk output is expected to strengthen local livelihoods, improve nutritional security, and align Sikkim with national objectives to boost dairy production across the country.