Lucknow, May 18 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has rolled out a major dairy sector push centred on indigenous cow breeds under what is being described as "Operation-4", aimed at strengthening the rural economy and boosting milk production.

Under chief minister Yogi Adityanath's directives, four schemes - Mukhyamantri Swadeshi Gau Samvardhan Yojana, Mukhyamantri Pragatisheel Pashupalak Protsahan Yojana, Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana and Mini Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana - are being implemented across the state with subsidies for dairy units ranging from two to 25 cows, according to an official statement.

The government is providing up to 50% subsidy for setting up dairy units, with the financial model comprising 15% beneficiary c...