Gandhinagar, Oct. 27 -- Gujarat Government's Integrated Dairy Development Scheme has provided more than 1.96 lakh milch animals to tribal women since its launch in 2007-08, during the tenure of then Chief Minister and current Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with 29,518 women receiving assistance worth Rs 162.28 crore over the last three years to promote self-reliance through animal husbandry.

According to the Chief Minister's Office, the Integrated Dairy Development Scheme plays a key role in promoting economic empowerment, self-reliance and prosperity among tribal women.

The scheme has made significant progress over the last three years. In 2023-24, 6,860 women received assistance worth Rs 30.87 crore; in 2024-25, 13,616 women received a...