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Himachal Pradesh-NDDB MoUs: Dairy Sector Boost

18 March 20261 min read
AGRICULTURE & RURALHimachalPradesh-NDDBMoUs: DairySector Boost18 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Himachal Pradesh tied up with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to build better dairy infrastructure across the state.

Key facts

  • Partners: Government of Himachal Pradesh and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
  • Agreements: three MoUs.
  • Plants: two milk processing plants at Nahan and Nalagarh.
  • Capacity: 20,000 litres per day for each plant.
  • Collection: chilling centres will be set up to improve milk collection.

Significance

  • Raises farmer income.
  • Modernises dairy operations in the state.

Exam angle

  • Agency involved: National Dairy Development Board.
  • Plant locations: Nahan and Nalagarh, each 20,000 litres a day.
  • Count of agreements: three.

Test yourself

1. Which agency signed three MoUs with the Himachal Pradesh government to strengthen dairy infrastructure?

The NDDB signed three agreements with the state.

2. At which places will Himachal Pradesh's new milk processing plants under the NDDB MoUs be set up?

Two plants will be established at Nahan and Nalagarh.

3. What is the capacity of each milk processing plant planned at Nahan and Nalagarh?

Each plant is planned at 20,000 litres per day.

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