White Revolution 2.0

Why in news?
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) held a national review meeting on January 26, 2026, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, focusing on the progress of White Revolution 2.0. The meeting emphasized accelerating fund utilization, strengthening dairy infrastructure, improving animal health services, and boosting farmer incomes.

Major Decisions & Directions

Fund Utilization: States and UTs were urged to accelerate spending of central allocations before the end of the Finance Commission cycle.
Infrastructure Push: Emphasis on modernizing dairy infrastructure and scaling up digital livestock management systems.
Animal Health: Strengthening animal health services to reduce disease burden and improve productivity.
Farmer Incomes: Strategies to increase farmer earnings through better milk procurement, processing, and marketing.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Strict adherence to SOPs was highlighted as critical for effective implementation.

Broader Context – White Revolution 2.0

Objective: To replicate and expand India’s earlier dairy revolution by focusing on quality, sustainability, and inclusivity.
Key Components:
- Dairy infrastructure modernization
- Digital livestock tracking
- Veterinary health and vaccination programs
- Farmer-centric schemes for income enhancement

Challenges & Risks Highlighted

Slow Fund Utilization: Some states lagged in deploying funds, risking delays in project outcomes.
Execution Gaps: On-ground implementation inconsistencies were flagged.
Need for Coordination: Stronger collaboration between central and state agencies was stressed to avoid bottlenecks.

Schemes under DAHD (Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying)

Scheme	Focus Area	Key Benefits
Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)	Genetic improvement of indigenous cattle breeds	Training AI technicians (MAITRIs), breed conservation
National Livestock Mission (NLM)	Feed, fodder, and poultry development	Improves productivity and reduces input costs
Livestock Health & Disease Control (LHDCP)	Disease prevention & vaccination	Controls foot-and-mouth disease, brucellosis
National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD)	Dairy cooperative strengthening	Grants for training, hygienic practices, quality management
Dairy Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF)	Modernization of dairy plants	Loans for chilling, processing, and packaging units
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)	Private sector investment	Credit support for dairy, meat, feed plants
Supporting Dairy Cooperatives & FPOs (SDCFPO)	Farmer Producer Organizations	Enhances market access and cooperative viability
Livestock Census & Integrated Sample Survey (LC&ISS)	Data collection	Provides baseline for policy planning

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