Uttar Pradesh holds dairy conclaves to boost rural economy, women’s empowerment
The Uttar Pradesh government is hosting a series of dairy conclaves to promote rural economic growth, women's empowerment, and milk quality. These events serve as a platform for farmers, investors, and experts to share success stories and discuss public welfare initiatives.
Why it matters
The initiative reflects state-level efforts to modernize the agricultural sector and achieve economic development goals through targeted outreach and stakeholder collaboration.
Uttar Pradesh Dairy Department on Friday (August 21, 2026) said that in a bid to disseminate the advantages of various public welfare initiatives to eligible beneficiaries and promote the rural economy, the government is encouraging Dairy conclaves.
“The Dairy Development Department completed its 50 years on 17th April 2026. To commemorate this, under the blessings & guidance of Hon’ble CM Adityanath Yogi ji, two days Dugdamrit Searn Mahotsav was organised in Lucknow, in which thousands of milk farmers, investors, milk-producing companies, SHG, and co-operatives assembled,” said Dhanalakshmi K., Dairy Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh, speaking with The Hindu in Lucknow.
“There were experts, technicians, and professors from different universities, institutions, and non-governmental entities. Deliberations, discussions, experience sharing, and success stories from farmers, investors, and exporters were discussed, said Ms. Dhanalakshmi K.
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