Shimla, April 4 -- The Himachal Pradesh government is providing an average monthly benefit of Rs 34.18 crore to milk producers as part of its efforts to strengthen the rural economy, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said.

Under various initiatives, the state milk federation is currently procuring around 2.70 lakh litres of milk per day, a significant increase from 1.57 lakh litres per day recorded during FY 2024-25. Doorstep milk collection facilities are also being provided, particularly benefiting marginal farmers in remote areas.

The state government has increased milk procurement prices over the past three years. In the 2026-27 budget, provisions have been made to procure cow milk at Rs 61 per litre and buffalo milk at Rs 71 pe...