n this video, Sudhanshu Sir delves into the recently launched White Revolution 2.0 by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. This ambitious initiative aims to revolutionize India's dairy sector, focusing on four key areas: empowering women farmers, enhancing local milk production, strengthening dairy infrastructure, and boosting exports. The government has also laid out a comprehensive action plan to form and strengthen two lakh new Multipurpose Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies (PACS), dairy, and fishery cooperatives, driving significant rural economic development.
Sudhanshu Sir will explain how White Revolution 2.0 aims to increase milk procurement by 50% over the next five years, significantly enhancing the livelihoods of millions of rural producers. He will also cover the government's plan to link 100,000 new and existing district cooperative societies to milk routes with necessary infrastructure, discussing the long-term impacts on India's rural economy.
The video will take a detailed look at the original White Revolution (Operation Flood), a pioneering initiative led by Dr. Verghese Kurien, and its profound influence on India's dairy industry, including the success of Amul and the cooperative model. You'll learn about the significant milestones achieved during this phase, such as increased milk production, infrastructure development, and economic upliftment of rural farmers.
Furthermore, Sudhanshu Sir will address the current challenges faced by India's dairy sector, such as low productivity per animal, scarcity of fodder resources, infrastructure limitations, and market volatility. He will also discuss various government initiatives, including the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD), Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS), and National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), that are designed to strengthen the dairy sector and improve livestock health and productivity.
From a UPSC perspective, this video will provide critical insights into the dairy sector’s role in India's economy, which contributes 5% to the national GDP and directly supports over 8 crore farmers. The discussion will also cover India's position as the largest milk producer globally, contributing 24% of the world's milk production.
About Sudhanshu Sir: Sudhanshu Sir, Founder of IAS NEXT and an esteemed UPSC educator, is known for his insightful analysis of current affairs and government initiatives. With a deep understanding of the rural economy and agricultural policies, he presents complex topics in a manner that is easy to grasp for UPSC aspirants. His dedication to helping students succeed is evident in his comprehensive and strategic approach to topics critical for UPSC exams. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more in-depth discussions on important topics for UPSC preparation!
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