Government Announces PPP-driven Dairy Boost, Plans Phased Import of Up to 60,000 High‑Yield Cattle
The government has unveiled a strategic Public‑Private Partnership (PPP) initiative to strengthen domestic dairy production and reduce reliance on imports. As part of the plan, authorities will evaluate a phased importation of up to 60,000 high‑yield dairy cattle to accelerate milk supply growth and improve herd genetics.
The phased approach will prioritize strict biosecurity and animal‑health protocols, pilot demonstration farms, and complementary investments in feed supply, cold‑chain and processing infrastructure, veterinary services, and farmer training. PPP arrangements will mobilize private-sector expertise and finance while ensuring shared risk and performance‑linked outcomes.
Officials said the initiative aims to increase national milk output within a 3–5 year horizon, create jobs across the dairy value chain, and reduce foreign‑exchange outflows from dairy imports. Further details on timelines, partners, and financing will be announced as agreements are finalized.
