134 / 147
National Dairy Development Board
Part VIII :
Policies and schemes for
dairy development in Maharashtra
The history of dairy development in Maharashtra can be traced as early as 1940s. At that juncture, the
thenCivil Suppliesdepartment controlleddairydevelopment. In1947, AareyMilkColonywas established
to supply clean milk to the consumers. In 1958, an independent Dairy Development Department was
established which was headed by a Milk Commissioner. After 1970, substantial funds were disbursed
through cooperatives for dairy development during Operation Flood Programme. The State also
initiated Integrated Dairy Development Programmes in districts not covered under Operation Flood. In
due course of time, Animal Husbandry Department was strengthened with independent Commissioner.
Presently, dairying in Maharashtra is promoted by:
1. Dairy Development Department, and,
2. Animal Husbandry Department
1.
Dairy Development Department
The Dairy Development Department, Mumbai helps Government of Maharashtra to fix
procurement price for milk and ensures that the producers are offered the same by the State