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Bihar dairy cooperatives rank among India's top performers, official says
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 10:48 PM
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A senior official said Bihar’s dairy cooperatives are among the nation’s best‑performing milk producers, highlighting the state’s strong dairy sector.
A senior government official told The Times of India that dairy cooperatives in Bihar have emerged as some of the best‑performing entities in the country’s dairy landscape. The comment underscores the state’s consistent milk collection volumes and adherence to quality standards set by national dairy bodies.
The official noted that cooperative networks across Bihar have effectively mobilised farmers, streamlined procurement, and maintained steady supply chains, contributing to higher farm‑gate prices and improved livelihoods for rural dairy producers.
Industry observers see this recognition as a testament to the state’s sustained investment in dairy infrastructure, training programmes and cold‑chain facilities, which together have bolstered Bihar’s share in the national milk basket.
Looking ahead, the department plans to expand cooperative outreach and introduce advanced processing units to further enhance product diversification and market access for Bihar’s dairy farmers.
The official noted that cooperative networks across Bihar have effectively mobilised farmers, streamlined procurement, and maintained steady supply chains, contributing to higher farm‑gate prices and improved livelihoods for rural dairy producers.
Industry observers see this recognition as a testament to the state’s sustained investment in dairy infrastructure, training programmes and cold‑chain facilities, which together have bolstered Bihar’s share in the national milk basket.
Looking ahead, the department plans to expand cooperative outreach and introduce advanced processing units to further enhance product diversification and market access for Bihar’s dairy farmers.