Shimla, Aug. 10 -- The Himachal Pradesh government has approved the establishment of new milk processing plants at Nahan, Nalagarh, Mohal and Rohru, along with a milk chilling centre at Jalari (Hamirpur) and a bulk milk cooler at Jhalera (Una).

The move aims to modernise the State's dairy infrastructure, enhance farmers' incomes and strengthen the rural economy.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that over 90 per cent of the State's population resides in rural areas and is engaged in farming, making dairy development a key priority.

"The establishment of new plants will increase milk collection, ensure fair returns to farmers and improve the quality standards of milk procurement," he stated.

To enhance operational efficiency a...