J&K: Dairy farmers earn Rs 30,000 crore in 3 months with JKMPC
By collaborating with Jammu and Kashmir Milk Producers Cooperative Limited (JKMPCL), dairy farmers in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) did a business of Rs 30,000 crore during last three months.The dairy farmers are finding this way of doing business very beneficial. This is also giving a chance to women who are domesticating cows at their homes a chance to be self-reliant."I have found a way to be self-sufficient through JKMPCL, as it gives me a chance to do business with them on an everyday basis," said Momina, a homemaker.Every day, JKMPCL collects one lakh litres of milk through 600 dairy cooperative societies at an average price of Rs 35 per litre."Right now, 30,000 farmers are associated with JKMPCL and cover 600 villages, which include six districts in Jammu...