Introduction Him Ganga Scheme is a flagship dairy development initiative launched by the State Government to enhance farmers' income and strengthen the dairy sector. The scheme promotes organised milk procurement through cooperative societies and ensures remunerative prices for milk producers. Under the initiative, milk is procured through the cooperative network managed by the Himachal Pradesh Milk Producers' Federation (MILKFED). The scheme aims to reduce farmers' dependence on private buyers, provide stable returns, and improve dairy-based livelihoods across the state. A key feature of the scheme is the provision of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for milk procurement. The government periodically revises procurement rates to ensure dairy farmers receive fair compensation for their produce. The scheme also focuses on expanding milk collection centres, strengthening cooperative societies, developing chilling and processing facilities, and modernizing dairy infrastructure. These efforts help create an efficient dairy value chain from procurement to marketing. Farmers do not need to submit a separate online application. Participation is generally facilitated through registered milk cooperative societies and authorized milk procurement centres operating under the MILKFED network. Benefits Assured Minimum Support Price (MSP) for milk supplied through the organized procurement system. Cow milk procurement at ₹61 per litre as per the latest notified rate. Buffalo milk procurement at ₹71 per litre as per the latest notified rate. Goat milk producers may receive ₹70 per litre under the pilot procurement initiative. Freight assistance of up to ₹3 per litre for milk supplied through eligible cooperative societies. Access to village-level milk collection and procurement facilities. Timely payments through the cooperative milk procurement network. Reduced dependence on private traders and intermediaries. Support from modern chilling, processing, and storage infrastructure. Improved market access through MILKFED's organized marketing system. Digital procurement and record management for better transparency. Strengthening of dairy cooperatives and rural dairy-based livelihoods. Eligibility Applicant should be a milk producer, dairy farmer, or cattle rearer. The producer should be associated with a registered milk cooperative society or MILKFED procurement network. Milk must be supplied through authorized procurement channels operating under the scheme. Applicants must comply with membership and registration requirements prescribed by the concerned cooperative society. Farmers participating in the organized milk procurement system are eligible to receive scheme benefits. Documents Identity proof as required by the concerned cooperative society. Address proof, if applicable. Milk producer or cooperative membership details. Bank account details for payment transfer. Passport-size photograph, if required. Cattle ownership or dairy-related information, wherever applicable. Any additional documents prescribed by MILKFED or the cooperative society. Process to Apply Visit the nearest milk cooperative society or authorized milk procurement centre operating under the scheme. Confirm membership or registration requirements with the concerned cooperative society. Submit the required producer details and documents, if applicable. Complete the registration process prescribed by the cooperative society or MILKFED. Begin supplying milk through the approved procurement network. Milk quality and quantity will be assessed as per procurement norms. Payments will be released according to the applicable procurement rates and cooperative procedures. Continue supplying milk regularly to avail scheme benefits and MSP-based procurement support. Important Links and Contact Himachal Pradesh Milk Producers' Federation (MILKFED) Animal Husbandry Department Portal Department of Cooperation, Himachal Pradesh MILKFED Contact Information Contact Details Department of Cooperation Helpline: 0177-2620970 Email: rcs-hp@nic.in Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1. What is the Him Ganga Scheme?Him Ganga Scheme is a dairy development initiative of the Himachal Pradesh Government that supports milk producers through organized procurement and MSP-based pricing. Q2. Who can benefit from the scheme?Milk producers, dairy farmers, and cattle rearers associated with registered milk cooperative societies can benefit from the scheme. Q3. What is the current MSP for cow milk?The latest notified MSP for cow milk is ₹61 per litre. Q4. What is the current MSP for buffalo milk?The latest notified MSP for buffalo milk is ₹71 per litre. Q5. Is there any benefit for goat milk producers?Yes, a pilot initiative provides MSP support of ₹70 per litre for goat milk procurement. Q6. Is there an online application form for the scheme?No. Participation is generally facilitated through milk cooperative societies and authorized procurement centres. Q7. What is the freight subsidy available under the scheme?Eligible milk suppliers through cooperative societies may receive freight support of up to ₹3 per litre. Q8. Which agency implements the scheme?The scheme is implemented through the Himachal Pradesh Milk Producers' Federation (MILKFED) and cooperative institutions. Q9. How are milk payments made?Payments are made through the organized procurement system as per applicable procurement rates and cooperative procedures. Q10. Can farmers join the scheme through cooperative societies?Yes, farmers generally participate by becoming members of eligible milk cooperative societies connected to the procurement network.