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Evaluation Study of Mahila Dairy YojanaEvaluation Study of Mahila Dairy Yojana
Evaluation Study of Mahila Dairy YojanaEvaluation Study of Mahila Dairy Yojana
Final ReportFinal Report
Submitted to:
State Planing Commission
Government of Uttarakhand,
Dehradun
Index Executive summery -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ¼ i-xiv ½ Chapter-1 % Introduction -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Chapter-2 % Mahila Dairy Yojna, its need and objectives ------------------------------------------------------ 8 Chapter-3 % Objectives of the study and methodology ------------------------------------------------------- 11 Chapter-4 % Constitution of the Milk Societies under the scheme and the status of their functionality ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Chapter-5 % Infrastructure- existing status and the needs sa ------------------------------------------------ 20 Chapter-6 % Human resource deployment in Mahila Dairy Project ------------------------------ 28 Chapter-7 % Status of Training Organized under Mahila Dairy Project -------------------------- 36 Chapter-8 % Publicity and Extension activities under the scheme ----------------------------------- 47 Chapter-9 % Cattle feed and usage of Fodder Banks ------------------------------------------------------------- 51 Chapter-10 % Usage of veterinary Services/natural & artificial insemination facilities57 Chapter-11 % Contribution of Mahila Dairy Scheme in Milk Production --------------------------- 73 Chapter-12 % Milk Collection and Processing------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 90 Chapter-13 % Profitability of Milk Societies ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 93 Chapter-14 % Co-ordination and Participation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 96 Chapter-15 % Contribution made by the State Govt. by way of wages and operational expenses with respect to milk production under the scheme ---------------- 101 Chapter-16 % Monitoring of Mahila Dairy Scheme ------------------------------------------------------------------ 105 Chapter-17 % Effectiveness of Mahila Dairy Scheme -------------------------------------------------------------- 108 Chapter-18 % Major findings and recommendations ------------------------------------------------------------ 115 Annexure% 1- Annexure&1% Details of trainings, nos. trained and workshops/seminars organized during 2009-10 to 2013-14 in sample districts 2- Annexure&2% Targets and achievement for various Trgs. at State level & Workshops/Seminars organized during 2009-10 to 2013-14 3- Annexure&3% Block-wise details of milk routes in sample districts 4- Annexure&4% Details regarding activation of Non-functional Milk Societies in sample districts 5- Annexure&5% Subsidy/Assistance given in sample districts for formation of new Milk Societies during 2009-10 to 2013-14
6. Annexure&6% Contribution of Mahila Dairy Scheme in the total milk procured in respective sample districts (based on total milk procured during 2009-10 to 2013-14) {Annual milk production- Lts.} 7. Annexure&7% District-wise Pourer Members during different years under Mahila Dairy Scheme 8. Annexure&8% Target and achievement against various activities of Mahila Dairy Scheme under 11th and 12th 5-Year Plans 9. Annexure&9(A)% Year-wise details of the Funds received and utilized under STEP Phase Annexure&9(B)% Details of the funds received during 5-Year Plan periods 10. Annexure&10% District-wise statement of the funds received under Mahila Dairy Scheme during different years 11. Annexure&11% Status of milk collection and profitability under Mahila Dairy Scheme 12. Annexure&12% Status of availability/non-availability of facilities/equipment with Milk Societies 13. Annexure&13% Status of Milk Societies constituted, transferred, supervised, functional & non-functional Milk Societies under Mahila Dairy Scheme 14. Annexure&14% Details of non-profitable milk routes in sample districts 15. Annexure&15% Details of non-profitable milk routes in district Pauri under Mahila Dairy Scheme (June, 2016) 16. Annexure-16: Research Tools 17. Annexure-17: Photo Gallary
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Executive Summery 1. Back Ground In Uttarakhand men escape to plain areas of the state and other parts of the country in search of livelihood. Therefore, the women carry an unlimited role in rural setting. However, due to traditional shackles; conservatism; lack of education, awareness, and exposure, and lack of power to take self decision, they were not able to mainstream themselves into socio-economic developmental process. Despite been an important organ of the society, they were rendered socially and economically backward and were lacking self confidence to grow of their own. To liberate the women from the above shackles, there was need to create a forum whereby they could develop leadership qualities, self confidence, decision making power, and generate source of livelihood for their socio-economic upliftment. With this in view, the Mahila Dairy Scheme was launched in the state in the year 1994-95 by allowing them to formed Women Milk Societies and run the same on their own and be an active partner in the socio-economic development of the state and the nation. 2. Main objectives of Mahila Dairy Scheme The main objectives of the Mahila Dairy Scheme are to create an atmosphere in which the women could play an important role in the rural economy; to enable them stand at par with men; to enable the women belonging to socially and economically weaker sections of the society take active part in the developmental process; to create sources of livelihood for women; to develop leadership qualities and the power to take self decision among women, etc. With these in view, the Mahila Dairy Scheme was launched in Anand pattern that was being followed in the state of Gujarat which has set the tone for development of women across whole country. 2.1 Objectives of the study The main objective of the study was to go into various aspects associated with the scheme, such as, its implementation; utility, and its overall impact. As also, the study mandated to assess the possibilities of its merger into other dairy development schemes or whether it should be allowed to run independently.
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2.2 Methodology For the purpose of this study, 3 districts from Kumaon Division (Pithoragarh, Nainital and U.S.Nagar) and another 3 districts from Garhwal Division (Tehri, Pauri and Haridwar) – total 6 districts, were selected as per the mandate of ToR. In both the divisions, the districts were selected based on geographical considerations, such as, those located in high hills, mid hills and plain areas. In each sample district 2 Blocks located nearest to the district HQ and 2 Blocks located farthest from the district HQ (total 4 Blocks) were selected for the purpose of the study. In the concept paper for the study, a total of 62 milk societies have been shown. Out of these 20% milk societies were mandated to be selected. As against this, from each selected Block one milk society was selected on random basis and thus a total of 24 milk societies were selected for the purpose of the study. As per ToR, from each selected milk society 10 beneficiaries were mandated to be selected. Accordingly, a total of 240 beneficiaries were selected. 3. Major findings Socio-economic background of the beneficiaries The women associated with the scheme were found to be mostly the ones belonging to weaker sections of the society, such as, those belonging to BPL, SC/ST category. A significant proportion of them were found to be illiterate/less educated or to higher age group. 3.1 Milk societies formed under the scheme At state level, a total of 1183 villages and an equal number of societies are associated with the scheme. Through these societies a total of 42383 women are integrated with the scheme. On the other hand, in sample district, in all 497 milk societies have been formed having a membership of 19596 women. The number of villages and beneficiaries covered under the scheme is higher in plain areas than that in the hills; district Pithoragarh being an exception in this regard. Status of functional and non-functional milk societies under the scheme The proportion of functional milk societies is higher among those formed under the Mahila Dairy Scheme than those formed under the Milk Federation.
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While at state level 42% milk societies are inactive, the same proportion stains at 15% for sample districts. There are wide inter-district variations in respect of inactive societies. During the study it came to like that no special attention has been paid towards activating the inactive milk societies. 3.2 Human resource engaged under the Mahila Dairy Scheme The total strength of employees (all districts and HQ of Mahila Dairy Scheme taken together) under the scheme is 125. All these employees have been working on contractual basis for long. In sample districts, 48 employees have been working since long. Except district U.S. Nagar and Nainital, in all other districts, the available manpower was reported to be in adequate. There are wide inter-district variations in the distribution of functionaries with respect to the number of villages/milk societies and beneficiaries covered under the scheme in different districts. This shows that a uniform standard has not been adopted for allocation of employees among the districts. For expansion and successful running of the scheme it is imperative that standards are laid down for deployment of functionaries in different districts based on the number of villages/societies and beneficiaries in each district. During the study it came to light that the employees have been working since long on contractual basis. In this regard it was also informed that some time in 2006 a proposal was mooted on the instance of the then Secretary (Agriculture & Dairy development) that the Mahila Dairy Scheme should be taken up for regularisation in its original form. However, there has been no breakthrough in this regard so far. In the light of this, it would be apt to consider regularisation of the employees working under the scheme after going into overall merits of the case. 3.3 Trainings organized under the scheme Presently, all the training expenses under the scheme are met from the assistance given by the state and the funds allocated for the purpose are fully utilized by the districts. So far as central assistance is concerned, after 2012-13 no central assistance has been received for this purpose. In the opinion of beneficiaries, 2 trainings, namely Secretary/Tester Training and Animal Husbandry & Fodder Development Training have been quite beneficial. Hence, in future programme, special focus may be laid on these trainings.
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Based on the finding of the study, there is urgent need to strengthen the arrangement for field level trainings. 3.4 Publicity and extension activities related to the programme During 2009-10 to 2013-14, publicity and extension activities, such as, wall writing, meetings in villages, survey works, organization of workshops/seminars, etc. were carried out in all sample districts. In motivating women to join the scheme, the role of the beneficiaries of the milk societies and departmental employees has been prominent. For this purpose meetings and deliberations were organized in the villages and this process is ongoing. Virtually, in all sample districts the present fund allocation for publicity and extension work was reported to be quite insufficient. 3.5 Availability of basic infrastructural facilities at society level Milk room and Husk & Fodder go-down Availability of milk room and husk & fodder go-down was reported to be critical at society level. Hence, there is need to review this aspect and provide these facilities wherever required. In district Haridwar, Tehri, U.S.Nagar and Pauri the capacity of milk processing plant is not been fully utilized and it requires special attention of the authorities concerned. Usage of the Fodder Banks set up at Block level During the study emerged that only 27.5% beneficiaries are purchasing fodder from the fodder bank located in their Block. It was mainly owing to inadequate attention paid towards the publicity of these banks and the merits of the fodder sold therein. As such, this aspect should also be discussed with farmers during village level meetings and the milk societies should be brought in picture for selling of fodder from these fodder banks (paragraph-9.3.2, chapter-9). 3.6 Usage of natural and artificial insemination facilities Organization of cattle camps The Animal Husbandry department organized 5244 (on an average 874 camps per district) such camps during 2009-10 to 2014-15. The study reveals that no uniform standard has been adopted for organization of these camps and there
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are wide inter-district variations in this regard. Hence, it is recommended that guidelines be laid for organization of these camps so that all the districts are uniformly benefitted by these camps (Table-10.3, chapter-10). Availability of Veterinary Services Based on the feedback of beneficiaries and milk societies, the availability of these services, such as, medicines, vaccines, etc. is quite satisfactory in the community. Milch Animal Breed Improvement Availability of native and improved breed Milch animals with farmers During the study it came to light that 55% beneficiaries have improved-breed and cross-breed cow species. Similarly 22% beneficiaries have improved-breed and cross-breed buffalo species. Thus, it is clear that in the study area the proportion of the beneficiaries rearing improved/cross-breed Milch animals is very high (chapter-10, paragraph-10.10.6). Progenies born of natural and artificial insemination in sample districts Between 2009-10 and 2013-14, a total of 194813 cow species and 87805 buffalo species were born of artificial insemination in the sample districts. On the other hand, a total of 31685 cow species and 12485 buffalo species were born of natural insemination in the said districts. District Nainital and U.S.Nagar have highest share among these. These figures include not only the beneficiaries of Mahila Dairy Scheme but also the others (chapter-10, paragraph-10.7). Availability of artificial and natural insemination facility in sample district In the areas covered under the study, the number of the improved breed Milch animals was found to be higher than that of the native Milch animals. In the study area, the availability of artificial insemination facility was found to be far better than that of the natural insemination facility. There has been consistent demand from districts for increasing the number of AI workers for providing animal healthcare and artificial insemination services. Therefore, it would be apt to provide AI workers in the districts in the ratio of livestock population in each district.
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3.7 Milk prduction From the study it emerged that-
Almost in all sample districts the milk procurement kept on increasing year over year between 2009-10 and 2013-14. The contribution of Mahila Dairy Scheme to the total milk procured by UCDF is the tune of 25% (chapter-11, paragraph-11.4.1). Among sample districts, the contribution of district Haridwar and Pithoragarh to the total milk procured under all schemes in the district is far better than that of the other districts, which stands at 41% and 35% respectively. In other districts, this contribution ranges between 7% and 18% (chapter-11, table-11.4). Pourer members and milk producers in milk societies
Based on the situation that prevailed between 2012-13 and 2014-15, the milk societies have on an average 20 to 30 beneficiary members (chapter-11, paragraph-11.5). On the other hand, each milk society has on an average 18 pourer members (chapter-11, table-11.6). Daily average production by beneficiaries From the study it emerged that-
Out of all beneficiaries, 89% are producing milk presently. On an average, these beneficiaries produce 7.69 litres milk per day (chapter-11, table-11.7). So far as, selling of milk is concerned, 86.17% milk producers sell their milk only to their society. 7.5% of them sell to the outsiders only while 6.38% sell to both to outsiders as well as to their society (chapter-11, table-11.8).
Average quantity of milk sold by the beneficiaries and the selling price From the study it emerged that- On an average each woman member sells 5.62 litres milk to her society (chapter-11, paragraph-11.6.6). Societies and outsiders taken together, on an average each member sells 4.8 litres of milk per day (chapter-11, paragraph-11.6.7). The members engaged in selling milk, sell @ Rs. 26.00 per litre to their society and @ Rs. 30.00 to outsiders (chapter-11, paragraph-11.6.5).
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Contribution of State Government to the scheme by way of salary and wages The state government contribute a sum of Rs. 1.74 per litre of milk procured at state level as a whole. On the other hand, in sample districts (all the 6 of them taken together) this sum comes to Rs. 0.75 per litre (chapter-6, table-6.5). Head load subsidy Majority of the beneficiaries are not eligible for this subsidy because of their proximity to milk collection centre. However, nearly 23% beneficiaries reported that due to administrative hurdles, they are not able to get the subsidy on this account. This aspect needs special attention of the departmental officials (chapter-11, table-11.12). Usage of milk routes in sample districts In this regards from the study it emerged that-
No loss making milk route was reported from district Haridwar; in district Nainital and U.S.Nagar, one milk routes each was reported to be a loss making one; in Pithoragarh and Pauri, 5 and 4 milk routes, respectively were reported to be loss making. Overall, all sample districts taken together, 9% milk routes were reported to be non-profitable (chapter-11, table-11.17). The number of non-profitable milk routes is higher in hill districts in comparison to those in plain districts. All of the milk routes located in the different Blocks of the sample districts do not have milk societies formed under the Mahila Dairy Scheme. Hence, possibilities need be explored to have milk societies along all the milk routes so that more and more women may be associated with the scheme. 3.8 Profitability of the scheme at District and State level Profitability of village and district level societies
In all sample districts the balance sheets at district level were reported to have been prepared from 2009-10 to 2013-14. Profit was reported during the reference years from Nainital, Pauri, Tehri and U.S.Nagar districts. However, for want of audit, the situation about profit and loss at district level in district Haridwar and Pithoragarh could not be ascertained (chapter-13, paragraph-13.12). Leaving aside district Haridwar, in rest all the districts it was reported that the village level milk societies were given dividend
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75% of the milk societies reported that their balance sheet had been prepared and duly audited. They also confirmed having earned profit. Profitability at State level under the scheme In this regard it was reported by the state level official that at a purchase price of Rs. 32.00 per litre and selling price of Rs. 38.00 per litre, on an average Rs. 6.00 per litre profit is being earned out of the business. Existing source of funding for the scheme The Central Government has discontinued any kind of funding the scheme after 2014-15 and presently the scheme is being completely supported by the State Government (chapter-15, paragraph-15.1.3). 3.9 Worth of the scheme with respect to its objective The objectives of the scheme include constituting milk societies; providing reasonable price to the milk producers; creating livelihood avenues for women; and developing basic infrastructure for animal husbandry and dairy ventures. Considering the number of women associated with the scheme; the level of attachment of beneficiaries with their milk societies; the earnings being made by women members from milk business and the infrastructure that have been created for promotion of dairy industry from the funds received under the scheme it may well be concluded that the scheme has been successful in attaining its objective. 3.10 Amalgamation/merger of the scheme with other dairy scheme and its likely consequences Considering the various factors, such as, stability in women milk societies: the
number and socio-economic background of the women associated with the scheme: the economic gains being made by the women under the scheme: the positive thinking of various stakeholder about the scheme: the greater stress being laid by the State and Central Government on women empowerment: women sharing the major burden of agriculture and horticulture in the state, etc, it would be appropriate to create an independent structure for the scheme and run it independently. By introducing the ambitious scheme like Ganga Gai Mahila Dairy Yojna, the State Government has already given special recognition to the scheme. Therefore, it is imperative that more and more of
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women are brought within the ambit of the scheme and additional revenue is allocated for formation of additional women milk societies. 4. Suggestion for Improvements in the Scheme 4.1 Expansions of Mahila Dairy Scheme
The number of women milk societies in hill areas under the scheme is less than that in the plain areas. This aspect may be given special attention (chapter-17, paragraph-17.6). All of the milk routes located in the different Blocks of the sample districts do not have milk societies formed under the Mahila Dairy Scheme. Hence, possibilities be explored to have milk societies along all the milk routes so that more and more women may be associated with the scheme. The demand for milk and milk products has been increasing at a fast pace year over year. Therefore, to increase milk production in the state, an extensive survey may be conducted to identify the areas having better potential for milk production. Under this survey, the areas in the state having sufficient availability of fodder and water, including better connectivity, may be identified. Thereafter such areas may be taken up for promotion of dairy industry. 4.2 Activation of inactive milk societies In the whole state nearly 42% women milk societies are virtually inactive. In this regard even inter-district variations are also quite wide. If these inactive societies are activated, the milk production and procurement will increase significantly. Hence, all out efforts need be made to activate the inactive milk societies under the scheme in the state. Out of 13 districts, in 8 districts (Uttarkashi, Bageshwer, Chemoli, Almora, Pauri, Tehri, Rudraprayag and Dehradoon) the proportion of inactive societies is comparatively higher. As such the district incharges of these districts may be geared up from state level to take up the challenge of activating the inactive milk societies in their district (chapter-4, paragraph-4.3.4). 4.3 Deploying functionaries in the districts on uniform basis There are wide inter-district variations in the distribution of functionaries with respect to the number of villages/milk societies and beneficiaries covered under the scheme in different districts. This shows that a uniform standard has not been adopted for allocation of employees among the districts. For expansion and
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successful running of the scheme it is imperative that standards are laid down for deployment of functionaries in different districts based on the number of villages/societies and beneficiaries in each district (chapter-6, paragraph-6.1.9). 4.4 Allowing Mahila Dairy Scheme run independently (chapter-18, paragraph-18.17.2). Mainly owing to following reasons, it appears pertinent to allow the scheme run independently
The stability of the milk societies formed under the Mahila Dairy Scheme is better than that of those formed under milk federations
The women associated with the scheme are mostly the ones belonging to the economically and socially weaker sections of the society.
In year 2006, considering the contribution made by the Mahila Dairy Scheme, under the Chairmanship of the Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development, it was decided that a proposal be mooted for regularization of the Mahila Dairy Scheme in its original form. This shows that the government also recognizes the need for regularizing the scheme in its independent form.
On an average, the women members of the scheme are able to earn a sum of Rs. 4384.00 per month by selling milk, implying that the scheme has been able to create source of livelihood for women.
The burden of agriculture and animal husbandry in the state largely rests on women. Presently, the crops are being damaged by wild animals. This has spoiled the economy of agri-sector and is resulting into exodus of people from the villages. This can be checked only by animal husbandry and the Mahila Dairy Scheme provides an ideal platform for this. Therefore, by encouraging more and more of women to join the scheme, their cooperation may be sought in increasing the GDP of the state.
Women empowerment is assigned an important place in all developmental schemes and both the State and Central Governments have been emphasizing upon this fact. Otherwise also, nearly 42000 women are already associated with this scheme in the state through 1183 milk societies and it stands bright scope for mainstreaming more and more of women into the scheme (chapter-4, paragraph-4.2.1).
71% milk societies consider the scheme fully successful and 25% of them partially successful, implying that the proportion those considering the
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scheme a success are very high. Besides, 59% milk societies are of the considered view that the scheme has been able to make women members self dependent.
The scheme has been able to encourage women to come forward and take part in other forums. Many of them have come forward to acquire important position in other forums, such as, Gram Pradhan, BDC Member and the like.
Nearly all milk societies formed under the scheme earned profit during last 3 years.
The contribution of Mahila Dairy Scheme in the total daily milk
procurement of the state is 26% (chapter-11, paragraph-11.4.1). 4.5 Need for preparing independent organizational structure for the scheme and regularization of the functionaries During the study it came to light that the employees have been working since long on contractual basis. In this regard it was also informed that some time in 2006 a proposal was mooted on the instance of the then Secretary (Agriculture & Dairy development) that the Mahila Dairy Scheme should be taken up for regularisation in its original form. However, there has been no breakthrough in this regard so far. In the light of this, it would be apt to prepare independent organizational structure for Mahila Dairy Scheme and consider regularisation of the employees working under the scheme after going into overall merits of the case (chapter-6, paragraph-6.1.10). 4.6 Arrangement of milk room and fodder go-down at milk societies Availability of milk room and husk & fodder go-down has been reported to be critical at society level. Hence, there is need to review the actual situation in this regard at milk societies and provide these facilities wherever required. 4.7 Usage of Fodder Banks set up at Blocks During the study emerged that only 27.5% beneficiaries are purchasing fodder from the fodder bank located in their Block. It was mainly owing to inadequate attention paid towards the publicity of these banks and the merits of the fodder sold therein. As such, this aspect should also be discussed with farmers during village level meetings and the milk societies should be brought in picture for selling of fodder from these fodder banks (paragraph-9.3.2, chapter-9).
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4.8 Training of AI workers under Skill Development Programme The study reveals that artificial insemination has been of great utility in improving the breed of Milch animals in the study area. During the study the various stake holders also emphasised upon creating a big pool of AI workers. In this regard it could be worthwhile to quote the sample of Gop-Mitra Programme in the State of Gujrat under which the AI workers reach the doorsteps of farmers for providing veterinary/artificial insemination services. Accordingly, it is proposed that in Uttarakhand also similar approach be adopted by providing training under the Skill Development Programme to sufficient number of personal to create a pool of AI workers for each district in keeping with the livestock population (chapter-10, paragraph-10.10.7). 4.9 Addressing the complaints of beneficiaries in regard to head load During the study, nearly 23% beneficiaries reported that due to administrative hurdles, they are not able to get the subsidy on this account. This aspect needs special attention of the departmental officials (chapter-11, table-11.12). 4.10 Special incentive for increasing production and productivity of milk In the state of Uttar Pradesh, in order to create competition among milk
producers, in every district of the state a sum of Rs. 22,000.00 is given as cash
award to the highest milk producers in the district. This apart, the highest milk
producers is also presented with a Shield and a Shawl. In Uttarakhand, too, apart
from the existing ‘Dugdh Mulya Protshan’of Rs. 4.00 per litre, the highest milk
producers in all the districts may be considered for being given the award like
that in Uttar Pradesh (chapter-12, paragraph-12.1.5). 4.11 Publicity and extension work relating to the scheme The funds presently being allocated for publicity and extension work for the
scheme are quite inadequate and considering the importance of the scheme for
empowerment of women more and more of publicity is needed. Therefore, there
is need to increase budgetary allocation for Dairy based activities so that by
increasing the reach of the programme to far off and remote villages more and
more number of women could be mainstreamed into the programme (chapter-8,
paragraph-8.1.5).
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4.12 Organization of cattle camps The study reveals that no uniform standard has been adopted for organization of these camps and there are wide inter-district variations in this regard. Hence, it is recommended that guidelines be laid for organization of these camps so that all the districts are uniformly benefitted by these camps (Table-10.3, chapter-10). 4.13. Activation of inactive milk societies In the districts where the proportion of inactive milk societies is high, this issue
may be taken up with the district In-charges at higher level and concerted efforts
be made to improve upon the situation so that the milk societies once formed are
not rendered inactive any time after their formation. 4.14 Dovetailing with National Gokul Mission The Government of India has launched a ew Missio a ed Gokul Missio to increase production and productivity of milk in the country. The mission has been designed to improve the production and productivity of the native species of cows and buffalos. Breed improvement, better nutrition and improvement in community based milk collection system are the 3 major components of the mission. Presently, the scheme is applicable to 14 major milk producing states of the country. To be eligible for the benefits under the scheme, the state concerned has to commit itself for the following-
Must have its own breeding policy The state should have AI delivery system The charges for AI delivery should be increased gradually so that lastly all the expenses incurred in the system are fully covered from the realizations made from the service seekers. Only grade-A and/or grade-B semen is used in the state. The state may explore the possibility of seeking its inclusion with the mission.
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121.8 127.9 132.4 137.7 146.31
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Chart-1: Milk production in India (in million tonnes)
3.2.3 Selection of milk societies: In table -1 of ToR for the study, the number of the total number
of milk societies in the sample district have been shown as 62 (U.S.Nagar-11, Nainital-13,
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Pithoragarh-9, Tehri-10, Pauri-10 and Haridwar-9). As per ToR, 20% of the milk committees
were to be selected for the study. With respect to this, one society in each block was selected
making it a total of 24 milk societies. The detail of these societies is may be seen in
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3.2.4 Selection of beneficiaries in milk societies: As per ToR, from each milk society, 10
beneficiaries were to be selected. Thus, a total 240 beneficiaries were mandated to be cover
under the study. Accordingly, from each selected milk society, 10 beneficiaries were selected
and in total 240 beneficiaries were covered under the study.
3.2.5 Taking all sample districts together, the universe of sample stood as under— Number of Regions covered Nos. of sampled districts covered Nos. of sample blocks covered Total no. of sample milk societies covered (1 committee per block) Total no. of beneficiaries in sample milk societies covered (10 members per societies) Total no. of district officials covered Blocks located closer to district HQs Blocks located far off from district HQs Total Blocks covered 2 6 12 12 24 24 240 6
Source: AMS Survey
3.2.6 In addition to above, various secondary information required for the study, where collected
from the Head Quarters of Mahila Dairy Scheme located in Almora.
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Capter-4 Constitution of the Milk Societies Under
the Scheme and the Status of their Lying
Active or Inactive and/or their
Reconstitution/Reactivation 4.1 Profile of the beneficiaries covered under the study
4.1.1 Age-wise distribution of beneficiaries: The age-
wise distribution of beneficiaries is presented in
table 4.1 alongside. From this table, it is evident
that the participation of the women in the age group
of 50-70 years is highest in the scheme (around
35%). This goes to suggest that the elderly women,
who have no other source of income, have been
attracted most by the scheme. This is indeed a very
good sign so far as the capability of the scheme to
provide income generation avenues is concerned.
4.1.2 Distribution of beneficiaries by social category:
Distribution of beneficiaries by their social
categories is presented by table 4.2 alongside.
Though the proportion of the women belonging to
general category associated with Mahila Dairy is
highest, but, overall, the participation of the
women belonging to other social categories in the
scheme is also quite significant good.
4.1.3 Distribution of beneficiaries by economic category: The main objective of the Mahila
Dairy Scheme is to mainstream the women belonging to the weaker sections of society into it
so that they could get an opportunity to have their social and economic upliftment.
Accordingly, under the study the distribution of the women associated with Mahila Dairy
Scheme was also capture. In this regard, as presented in table 4.3, more than half (51%) of the
women associated with the scheme were found to be those belonging to economically weaker
sections (BPL and Antoyada). Thus, the scheme has been able to attract to women belonging
to economically weaker sections of the society.
Table 4.1: Distribution of beneficiaries
by their age Age Nos. ¼n½ % <30 28 11.67% 30-39 64 26.67% 40-49 63 26.25% 50-59 53 22.08% 60-70 32 13.33% Total 240 100.00%
Source: AMS Survey Table 4.2: Distribution of beneficiaries
by social category Caste Nos. ¼n½ % General 174 72.5% SC 19 7.9% ST 2 0.8% OBC 45 18.8% Total 240 100.0%
Source: AMS Survey
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4.1.4 Distribution of beneficiaries by educational
background: The distribution of the
beneficiaries by their educational background is
presented in table 4.4. It is evident from this
table that nearly 58% of the beneficiaries
associated with the scheme are less educated
(Illiterate, Literate but no formal education and Up to class 5). From the situation presented in table
4.4, it is quite evident that the benefits of the
scheme are being taken mostly by those of the
women who are less educated.
4.2 Status of Milk Societies in Mahila Dairy Scheme
4.2.1 Based on the information made available
by the Directorate of Mahila Dairy
Scheme, the scheme encompasses a total
of 1,183 villages in the state as a whole
and an equal number of milk societies are
formed under the scheme. Through these
societies, a total of 42,383 women
members are associated with the scheme,
implying that nearly 42,000 women are
presently taken advantage of the scheme.
4.2.2 As for the women associated with the
scheme in the sample districts, the
information made available by the respective districts in this regard is presented in table 4.5.
Except for district Pithoragarh, the number of the women associated with the scheme in plain
districts is much higher than those associated with the scheme in the hill districts. It clearly
indicates that there is need to increase the membership of women in the milk societies in the
hill district of the state. For this purpose, it is desirable that the areas having better availability
of water and fodder are identify and emphasis be given to extend the scheme in such areas.
Table 4.3: Distribution of beneficiaries by economic category Particulars Nos. ¼n½ % A.P.L 116 48.5% B.P.L 111 46.4% Antodaya 11 4.6% Having no card 1 0.4%
Total 239 100.0% Source: AMS Survey
Table 4.4 Distribution of beneficiaries by
educational background Particulars Nos.¼n½ % Illiterate 30 12.60% Literate but no formal education 57 23.80% Up to class 5 52 21.80% Up to class 10 59 24.70% Class 10 and above 41 17% Total 239 100.00%
Source: AMS Survey Table 4.5: Coverage of total villages & women benificiaries under Mahila Dairy Scheme in sample districts Sl. District No. of total
Uttarkashi, Bageshewer, Chamoli, Almora, Pauri, Tehri, Rudraprayag and Dehradun the
situation is relatively poor.
4.3.4 Though the districts with unsatisfactory situation about the functionality of milk societies
mostly belong to the hill region of the state, however, the districts like Pithoragarh and
Champawat also fall within the hill districts. Hence, it would be inappropriate to conclude
that geographical location is any impediment for the committees to lie active or inactive.
Therefore, in the districts where the proportion of inactive milk societies is high, this issue
may be taken up with the district In-charges at higher level and concerted efforts be made to
improve upon the situation.
4.3.5 Moreover, in respect of two sample districts (Pauri and Tehri), there is significant difference
between the figures reported by the districts and that made available by the Directorate in regard
to active and inactive milk societies. Therefore, there is need to evolve a system where by these
figures are tallied from time to time to make necessary corrections for factual reporting.
4.3.6 Activation of milk societies in sample districts
and the expenses evolved therein: For this
purpose, information was sought from all the
sample districts in regard to total number of
inactive societies, the number of the societies
activated, and the balance number of societies lying
inactive during a particular year in between 2009-
10 and 2013-14. In this regard, inconsistencies
were observed in the information made available in
the sample districts. However, the total number of
committees activated in the sample districts during this entire period is presented in table 4.7
(B) alongside. The table highlights that in the state 10 to 11 (one milk societies per year)
inactive societies are activated per year. However, this may not be taken as very authentic in
view of the inconsistencies in the figures made available in this regard.
4.3.7 In regard to the expenses made in activating the inactive societies in between 2009-10 and
2013-14, it was reported from district Haridwar, Pithoragarh, U.S.Nagar and Pauri that no
expenses were made under this head during the stated period. On the other hand in district
Nainital and Tehri, expenses under this head were made only during 2009-10 (Table 4.8). Table 4.8: Expenses made in activation of inactive societies under various heads Sl. District Expenses made during 2009-10 (Rs) Working capital Milk testing equipment, etc 1 Nainital 5000 2000 2 Tehri 28000 8000 Source: AMS Survey
Table 4.7 (B): No. of inactive societies activated between 2009-10 and 2013-14 Sl. District Nos. of
milk can, managerial and transport subsidy, first-aid box & medicines, working capital,
synthetic milk testing kit, etc.
4.3.12 Subsidy and financial aid made available to societies: The In-charges of Mahila Dairy
Scheme in sample districts were asked as to what were the various heads under which they
were getting financial assistance/subsidy under the Mahila Dairy Scheme or under any other
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dairy development scheme. Normally, for the purpose of Mahila Dairy Scheme, financial
assistance is given for health care of livestock, feed supplement, milk route, husk store, head
load subsidy, milk tester, revolving fund, working capital for milk societies, publicity, etc.
4.3.13 So far as assistance/subsidy for clean milk production kit is concerned, only three districts,
namely, Nainital, U.S.Nagar and Pauri, reported having received assistance under this head
(Table 4.10). Under rest of the heads, the assistance/subsidy made available in different
sample districts has been given in concerned chapters. Table 4.10: Financial assistance/subsidy made available between 2009-10 and 2013-14 under Mahila Dairy Scheme for clean milk production kit District Expenditure head Assistance/Subsidy given (Rs.) 2009&10 2010&11 2011&12 2012&13 2013&14 Nainital Clean milk production kit 1500 300 300 1200 600 U.S.Nagar 2500 500 0 500 0 Pauri 10000 300 300 300 600 Source: AMS Survey
4.3.14 Under 11th and 12th Five-Year Plans, the target mandated for the state for constitution and re-
constitution of milk committees, etc and the actual achievement against the said target is
presented in detailed at Annexure-8 and the brief of the same is presented in table 4.11. It is
evident from this table that the targets set for various activities were almost fully met. Table 4.11: Target fixed under 11th and 12th 5-Year Plans and actual achievement between 2009-10 and 2015-16 Sl. Head of expenditure Unit Overall Target Achievement 1- Constitution of Women Milk Societies 1.1 Constitution of Societies No. 123 123 1.2 Re-constitution of Societies No 30 30 2
Constitution of Societies/membership after re-constitution/ ordinary members of the committee constituted No 4590 4461 A½ A.C.P. members No 270 859 B½ T.S.P. members No 60 154
Source: AMS Survey
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Capter-5 Infrastructure Existing Status
and the Needs
Under the Mahila Dairy Scheme, the following assistance by way of following is expected to given to
the milk committees formed under the scheme
Assistance for milk testing equipments, milk cans, chemicals and glassware
Assistance for first-aid box, Adgada, etc
Managerial subsidy
In above regard, it would be pertinent to mention that the infrastructure/facilities developed under
Milk Federation for storage of collected milk, its transportation and processing is readily made use of
by the milk societies formed under the Mahila Dairy Scheme. Accordingly, feedbacks were taken in
the sample districts about the funds received by them for the provision of infrastructural facilities, etc,
under various heads either directly under the Mahila Dairy Scheme or under any other scheme. This
chapter deals with some of these aspects.
5.1 Funds Received in the Sample Districts for Infrastructural Facilities
5.1.1 Information regarding the funds/assistance received was sought from the In-charges of
Mahila Dairy Scheme in sample districts under following heads either under this scheme or
under any other scheme—
Technical investment:
Construction of milk room
Construction of husk store
Arrangement of electronic milk tester
Setting up of automatic milk collection centre
Revolving fund
Assistance for clean milk production:
Distribution of clean milk kit
Milking machine
Cattle shed
5.1.2 With respect to above, the status of the heads under which the respective district In-charges
affirmed having received financial assistance is presented year-wise in table 5.1 ahead.
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Table 5.1: Financial assistance/subsidy received in sample districts for the purpose of Mahila Dairy Scheme either directly under the scheme or through any other scheme Sl. Head of expenditure Assistance/subsidy received during
2009-10 to 2013-14 (Rs.) 2009&10 2010&11 2011&12 2012&13 2013&14 District: Nainital Assistance for clean milk production i½ Distribution of clean milk kit 1500 300 300 1200 600 ii½ Setting up of electronic milk testers 125000 0 140000 0 0 iii½ Setting up of automatic milk collection centres 0 0 19200 312000 625000 District: Pithoragarh Assistance for clean milk production i½ Distribution of clean milk kit & & & & & District: U.S.Nagar
Assistance for clean milk production i½ Distribution of clean milk kit 2500 500 0 500 0 District: Pauri
Assistance for clean milk production i½ Distribution of clean milk kit 18000 300 300 300 600 District: Haridwar
Assistance for clean milk production i½ Distribution of clean milk kit & & & & & District: Tehri
Assistance for clean milk production i½ Distribution of clean milk kit & & & & &
Source: AMS Survey
5.1.3 From table 5.1 above, it is clear that three sample districts, namely, Nainital, U.S.Nagar and
Pauri availed assistance only for distribution of Clean Milk Kit during the stated period. The
rest of the district (Pithoragarh, Haridwar and Tehri) did not avail any assistance under any of
the heads mentioned in table 5.1.
5.2 Existing Status of the Availability of Infrastructure at Milk Rooms
and their Usage
5.2.1 In all sample districts, except district Haridwar, the respective In-charges of Mahila Dairy
Scheme affirmed that the various infrastructural facilities, such as, milk room, administrative
building, husk go-down and the equipments, such as, milk tester, electronic milk tester, milk
production kit, first-aid box & medicine, milk cans and bulk milk cooler were available with
them and were fully in use. In district Haridwar milk room, husk go-down and bulk milk
cooler were stated to be unnecessary and the rest of the facilities were stated to be necessary
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and in full use (table 5.2). All these facilities were reported to be available under the aegis of
the Milk Federation and were being utilized for the purpose of Mahila Dairy as well.
Table 5.2: Existing status of the availability and usage of the infrastructural facilities set up at milk room level in sample districts Sl. Available infrastructural facilities Haridwar Tehri Nainital Pithoragarh Pauri U.S.Nagar Require-ment Current status of usage Require-ment Current status of usage Require-ment Current status of usage Require-ment Current status of usage Require-ment Current status of usage Require-ment Current status of usage i½ Milk room Needed partially & Essential Fully useful Essential Fully useful Essential Fully useful Essential Fully useful Essential Fully useful ii½ Adm. Bldg. Essential & Essential Fully useful Essential Fully useful Essential Fully useful Essential Fully useful Essential Fully useful iii½ Husk store Needed partially & Essential Fully useful Essential Fully useful Essential Fully useful Essential Fully useful Essential Fully useful Plant and equipments
5.3 Installed Capacity of the Infrastructure, Plant & Machinery and
Equipments Set-up at District Level Milk Rooms
5.3.1 Under the study feedback was taken from the respective In-charges about the installed
capacity of feed store, plant and machinery, pasteurization, storage, chilling, cream
separation, milk packaging, generator, boiler, etc and actual utilization of these facilities
against the installed capacity, though these facilities were reported to have been established
under the aegis of Milk Federation. The installed capacities of these facilities and their actual
use against the installed capacity are presented in table 5.3.
Table 5.3 Infrastructure, plant & machinery and equipments installed at district level milk rooms and their usages against the install capacity Sl. Plant and equipments Installed
capacity Actual use against installed capacity Reasons behind not being
able to use the installed capacity
Haridwar A) Feed store B) Plant & machinery (liter/per hour) 30000 13000 Insufficient collection 1- Pasteurization (liter/per hour) 5000 5000 2- Storage (Milk room) (In tonnes 2000 13000 3- Chilling (In liter)½ 5000 5000 4- Cream separation (Kg) 5000 5000
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Table 5.3 Infrastructure, plant & machinery and equipments installed at district level milk rooms and their usages against the install capacity Sl. Plant and equipments Installed
capacity Actual use against installed capacity Reasons behind not being
able to use the installed capacity C) Milk packaging (Pack per hour) 2000 2000 D) Generator (K.V.) 180 180 E) Boiler 1 1
Tehri A) Feed store (In tonne) B) Plant machinery (liter /per hous) 5000 2500 1- Pasteurization (liter/per day) 2000 2000 2- Storage (Milk room) (In liter) 5000 2500 Insufficient collection 3- Chilling ( In liter) 1000 10000 4- Cream separation (kg) 500 500 C) Milk packing (In liter) 1800 1800 D) Generator (K.V.) 62.5 62.5 E) Boiler - Nainital A) Feed store (In tonne) 30 30 B) Plant machinery (liter/per hous) 10000 More than capacity 1- Pasteurization (liter/per hours) 10000 More than capacity 2- Storage (Milk room) (In liter) 32 32 3- Chilling ( In liter) 10000 10000 4- Cream separation (kg) NA NA C) Milk packing (liter per day) 2500 2500 D) Generator (K.V.)-2 (400 K.V.) 400 400 E) Boiler 2 2 Pithoragarh A) Feed store (In tonne) 45 45
Mahila Dairy does not have any chilling plant of its own B) Plant machinery (liter/per hous) 500 1000 1- Pasteurization (liter/per hours) 2000 7500 2- Storage (Milk room) (In tonne) - 2 32 32 3- Chilling ( In liter) 2000 7500 4- Cream separation (kg) 1000 2000 C) Milk packing (liter per day- kg) 2400 5000 D) Generator (K.V.)-2 (62.5 K.V.) 62.5 62.5 E) Boiler 2 2 Pauri A) Feed store (In tonne) 30 - Feed is directly sold and not required to be stored B) Plant machinery (liter/per hous) 0 - 1- Pasteurization (liter/per hours) 5000 4000 Low level operation 2- Storage (Milk room) (In tonne) - 2 4000 4000
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Table 5.3 Infrastructure, plant & machinery and equipments installed at district level milk rooms and their usages against the install capacity Sl. Plant and equipments Installed
capacity Actual use against installed capacity Reasons behind not being
able to use the installed capacity 3- Chilling ( In liter) 5000 5000 4- Cream separation (kg) 5000 5000 C) Milk packing (liter per day- kg) 2000 1200 Milk procurement is low D) Generator (K.V) 18 - E) Boiler 1 -
U.S.Nagar A) Feed store (In tonne) Information N.A Information N.A B) Plant machinery (liter/per hous) 500 1000 1- Pasteurization (liter/per day) 7000 Information N.A 2- Storage (Milk room) (In tonne) - 2 4000 Information N.A 3- Chilling ( In liter) 5000 Information N.A 4- Cream separation (kg) 5000 Information N.A C) Milk packing (liter per day) 3000 Information N.A Installed capacity is less than market requirement D Generator (K.V)-2 (160 K.V + 250 K.V) 410 Information N.A E) Boiler 1 Information N.A Source: AMS Survey
Based on the information contain in table 5.3, the following situation emerges in regard to the
capacity utilization of various facilities set up at district level—
District- Haridwar: Due to less milk collection, the milk processing plant and the
storage capacity of milk room is not utilized fully w.r.t. their installed capacity.
District-Tehri: Due to less milk collection, the milk processing plant and the storage
capacity of milk room is not utilized fully w.r.t. their installed capacity
District-Nainital: The plant and machinery established in this district is being utilized to
full capacity.
District-Pithoragarh: All the facilities set up at district level are be utilized to full
capacity. The milk processing plant, pasteurization and chilling plant are be utilized more
than the installed capacity.
District-Pauri: Plant and machinery is not being utilized to their full capacity due to
insufficient milk procurement. It was also informed that due to less supply of animal
feed, the same is not stored but disposed off directly.
District-U.S.Nagar: While the plant and machinery is being not used to the full capacity,
the facility made available for packaging was reported to be inadequate. Due to low
demand in the market the installed capacity of the plant as a whole in not being fully
utilized.
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5.3.3 From the situation presented above, it has emerged that in two-third of the sample districts
the plants are under utilized as against their installed capacity. The programme managers
need to pay specific attention toward this aspect.
5.4 Infrastructure Made Available and Chilling Plant Level and the
Existing Status of their Usage
5.4.1 In districts, chilling plant have been set up under the auspicious of the Milk Federation and
no separate chilling plant for Mahila Dairy have been set up. The availability and utilization
of chilling plants is presented in table 5.4.
Table 5.4 : Existing status of availability and usage of the facilities set up at chilling plant level
in sample districts District Requirement Current Situation of the Usages Haridwar Chilling plant not set up Tehri Chilling plant not set up Nainital 1- House Quite Essential In partial use 2 Machine Quite Essential In partial use Pithoragarh Information not available Pauri Information not available U.S.Nagar 1- House Quite Essential Fully useful 2 Go-down Quite Essential Fully useful 3 Tester Quite Essential Fully useful
Source: AMS Survey
5.4.2 From the above table the following facts become evident—
District-Haridwar: Chilling plant is not available in the district but is required
District-Tehri: Chilling plant is not available in the district but no mention has been
made about its requirements.
District- Pauri: Information not made available about chilling plant
District-Pithoragarh: Information not made available about chilling plant
District- Nainital: Building and machines for chilling plant were reported to be
available and being partially used
District-U.S.Nagar: Building, Go-down, tester, etc were reported to be available and
were being fully utilized.
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5.5 The Infrastructure Available at Milk Society Level and the Extent of
their Utilization
5.5.1 No separate infrastructure has been created for the beneficiaries Mahila Dairy Scheme in this
regard and they use the infrastructure created at Milk Society level for Milk Federation. In
keeping with this, the infrastructure set up at milk society level in different sample districts
and there usage is presented in table 5.5
Table 5.5: The infrastructure available at milk society level and the extent of their utilization Sl. Installed facility Need Existing status of utilization
Haridwar 1- Husk go-down Information not available Information not available 2 Milk room Information not available Information not available 3 Milk Development centre Information not available Information not available Tehri 1- Husk go-down The scheme does not have its own infrastructure for the purpose 2 Milk room 3 Milk Development centre
number 420/Sa.Ra.Pa.De./P.S/2006 dated 11.10.2016. It was proposed by the officials in the
Directorate of Mahila Dairy Project that at Govt./State Planning Commission Level, the
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Project should be changed to Non- Plan activity. As for additional requirement of manpower,
it was proposed to sanction the same as per the following table —
Sl. Level Requirement of Manpower 1 State level Line manager 2 District level Regional extension workers 3 Village/society level Extension workers Source: AMS Survey
Table 6.1: Total number of employees, including Head Office, working in the project as on 01.01.2016 (on consolidated salary) Sl. Designation No. of employees 1 Project Coordinator 1 2 Dpy. Manager 1 3 Assistant Manager 10 4 Senior Trainer (Female 9 5 Senior Trainer (Male) 3 6 Office Superintendent 1 7 Accountant 2 8 Investigator cum Computer 1 9 Trainer (Female) 8 10 Store keeper 1 11 Female Extension Worker/ 44 12 Clerk -cum computer typist -cum assistant accountant 13 13 Computer 2 14 Driver 17 15 Assistant 12
Total 125 Source: Head Office of Mahila Dairy Project
6.1.4 In above regard it was proposed in the Directorate of Mahila Dairy that in order to make the
scheme more effective, the organizational structure of the project be prepared and the
employees presently working on consolidated salary may be regularized in keeping with the
same.
6.1.5 Availability and adequacy of manpower in sample districts under the scheme: During
the study, feedback of the officials in sample districts was also taken in regard to the
availability and adequacy of manpower under the scheme in the respective districts. The
details in this regard are presented in table 6.2.
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Table 6.2: Availability and adequacy of manpower in sample districts under the scheme
Sl. Designation Permanent Consolidated
Vacant posts
Remarks of the districts regarding adequacy Approved
6.1.6 The analysis of the above table (6.2) brings to light the following facts—
In district Haridwar positions of trainer and women extension worker were reported to
be vacant, implying that as against 12 approved positions, only 5 are filled up and nearly
58% posts are lying vacant. It may be noted that the situation of milk production is
better in the district. It has been recommended at district level that the employees may
be given equal salary to that of Govt. employees.
In district pithoragarh important positions like Asst. Manager, Sr. Trainer (F), Trainer
(F) were reported to be vacant, were as the situation of milk production in the district is
very good and the number of villages covered under the scheme, too, is more than 100.
It is recommended in the district that a separated structure for Mahila Dairy Project be
prepared and the employees presently working in the department may be regularized.
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In district Tehri because of more work load, the work force of women extension workers
was stated to be inadequate and it was suggested that the structure of Mahila Dairy
Project be strengthened.
In district Pauri five positions were reported to be lying vacant. Because of more work
load, the availability of women extension workers was stated to be inadequate.
In district Nainital and U.S. Nagar the available manpower was reported to be adequate.
Incidentally, in both these districts the number of the villages, the number of women
beneficiaries covered under the scheme and the employees on roll and total milk
production was reported to be better than the other districts. In both these districts it has
been suggested that the scope of Mahila Dairy be extended and the target of milk
societies be increased.
6.1.7 In the sample districts an analysis was also made about the total number of employees
available as against the total number of milk societies and the total number of women
beneficiaries. The situation in this regard is presented in table 6.3.
Table 6.3: Total number of milk societies, total no. of villages covered and total no. of beneficiaries available in sample districts as against available manpower in 2013-14
The Mahila Dairy Scheme in Uttarakhand has been initiated with a view to provide a forum to the
women whereby they could gain self-confidence, take leadership, make decisions of their own, have
their overall development and be mainstreamed in the process of socio-economic development of
their own as well as that of the society. For any programme to achieve success, it is imperative that
the parties to the programme understand fully well the various aspects associated with the
implementation of the programme and their role and responsibilities in the same. Therefore, training
becomes an important component of all developmental programmes. Accordingly, training
component has been accorded a special place under the scheme with following objectives—
To develop leadership qualities among rural women and to build their capacity to take
decisions independently and to provide them with an opportunity of having direct participation
at village, district and state level through the Co-operative Milk Societies formed in the state in
Aanand Pattern, an opportunity which is like a day dream for the rural women.
To provide training to rural women in animal husbandry, dairy management and fodder
development
Providing necessary information to rural women in regard to the healthcare of their own and
that of their children
To facilitate administration of life saving vaccines to pregnant women and to orient them on
the need and necessity of these vaccines.
Mitigating poverty among milk producers and to protect them against exploitation and creating
awareness among them in such a way that they may solve their problems of their own.
Capacity building and skill development of the rural women in the implementation of the
scheme.
To fulfil the above objectives, broadly the following trainings are organized from time to time under
the Mahila Dairy Development Scheme.
Women Secretary training: The executive committee of the milk societies carry the right to
appoint a woman as secretary in the society. She is responsible for maintaining books of
accounts and carrying out the routine works of the societies as per the directive of the
executive committee. Considering the importance of the duties performed by the secretary, the
duration of this training has been kept as one month.
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Milk tester training: The milk testers are given a five-day training at the venue of training
centres and thereafter at the chilling centre of district level milk union at district level.
Women executive committee training: All women executive committee members are
imparted three-day training at the training centre of the Mahila Dairy Co-operative Society to
oriented them on their role in the management of their society.
Animal husbandry and fodder development training: Through outdoor visits at training
centres, the members of women Milk Societies are provided training on the management of
milch animals, clean milk production and growing of fodder. Besides this, they are also taken
to organized dairy institutions for demonstration.
Training of departmental employees: For departmental employees, it is imperative to be in
know of the latest developments taking place in dairy sector and in the area of women
empowerment. Therefore they are exposed to State and National level workshops, seminars,
etc. These help them seek latest information on animal husbandry and management of milch
animals.
Gender sensitization: The women who are nominated under Mahila Dairy Scheme are
oriented on their role in Mahila Dairy Co-operative Societies as against the male dominated
societies.
Computer training: The scheme envisages that at each training centre provision be made of
computer along with other aids, so that an analysis could be made of the activities of co-
operative societies by analyzing their record pertaining to their functioning. In this regard the
project staff is given training.
Farmers induction training: Under this training the active women members/farmers are taken
on exposure visits to different societies, unions, federations, semen producing centres, fodder
manufacturing factories, etc, so that they could develop an understanding about their role in the
societies. If required, they are also taken to Anand Dairy on excursion visits.
In addition to above, other trainings like livestock first-aid, AI worker training, women education,
health education training, training on leadership development, legal literacy, crèche assistant training,
organic manure training, SHG training, etc are also organized under the scheme.
7.1 Trainings/Activities Organized under Mahila Dairy Project
7.1.1 In line with the various training organized under the scheme as stated above, feedback on the
trainings organized in sample districts was taken. Based on the information made available in
these districts in this regard, between 2009-10 and 2013-14, mainly the trainings, namely,
Women Secretary training, Women executive committee training, Society Chairperson
orientation training, Animal husbandry and fodder development training, staff training,
society chairperson/tracer training were organized in all sample districts. The year-wise
details of the trainings organized in different sample districts between 200910 and 2013-14
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are placed at Annexure-1 and the details regarding the targets fixed for various trainings and
the achievement against the same are placed at Annexure-2. During the reference period
(2009-10 and 2013-14) the total number of training activities undertaken and the targets met
are presented in table 7.1.
Table 7.1: Training and other activities (Workshops/seminars) organized in sample districts between 2009-10 to 2013-14 and the number of beneficiaries benefited there from
Sl. Name of trainer Duration (Days)
Nature of training
Total workshops /seminars organized
Total no. of beneficiaries
benefited
District: Pithoragarh 1 Women secretary/Tester training 15 Residential - 10 2 Executive committee members trainings and society chairperson orientation 3 Residential - 60 3 Animal husbandry and fodder development training 3 Residential - 330 4 Staff training 7 Non-residential - 10 5 Clean milk production training 1 Non-residential 10 - 6 Society chairperson/ treasurer training 3 Residential - - Total 10 410
District: Nainital 1 Women secretary/Tester training 15 Residential - 12 2 Executive committee members trainings and society chairperson orientation 3 Residential - 99 3 Animal husbandry and fodder development training 3 Residential - - 4 Farmers induction programme 3 Residential - - 5 Staff training 7 Residential - 10 6 Secretary Refresheral training 3 Residential - - 7 Clean milk production training 7 Residential 9 - Total 9 121
District: U.S.Nagar 1 Women secretary/Tester training 3 Residential - 10 2 Executive committee members trainings and society chairperson orientation 3 Residential - 81 3 Farmers induction programme - - - - 4 Staff training 7 Non-residential - 10 5 Clean milk production training 1 Residential 6 - 6 Society chairperson/ treasurer training 1 Non-residential 6 - Total 12 101
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Table 7.1: Training and other activities (Workshops/seminars) organized in sample districts between 2009-10 to 2013-14 and the number of beneficiaries benefited there from
Sl. Name of trainer Duration (Days)
Nature of training
Total workshops /seminars organized
Total no. of beneficiaries
benefited
District: Tehri 1 Women secretary/Tester training 15 Residential - 12 2 Executive committee members trainings and society chairperson orientation 3 Residential - 114 3 Society Chairperson orientation 3 Residential - - 4 Staff training 7 Non-residential - 10 5 Secretary Refresheral training 1 Non-residential - 12 6 Clean milk production training 1 Non-residential 9 - Total 9 148
District: Haridwar 1 Women secretary/Tester training 15 Residential - 10 2 Executive committee members trainings and society chairperson orientation 3 Residential - 60 3 Staff training 7 Residential - 10 4 Clean milk production training 1 Residential 6 - 5 Society chairperson/ treasurer training 3 Residential - - Total 6 80
District: Pauri 1 Women secretary/Tester training 15 Residential - 30 2 Executive committee members trainings and society chairperson orientation 3 Residential - 45 3 Staff training 7 Residential - - 4 Animal husbandry and fodder development training 3 Non-residential - 60 5 Society chairperson/ treasurer training 3 Residential - - 6 Clean milk production training 1 Residential Total
- 135
Source: AMS Survey
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7.2 Expenses Made on Training as Against the Budgeted Amount
During 200-10 to 2013-14 in Sample District
7.2.1 Based on the information made available in sample districts, the details of the expenditure
made on training against the allocated budget in sample districts is presented in table 7.2.
Table 7.2: Details of the expenditure made during last five-years on trainings Sl- District Year Amount sanctioned Expenditure made Reason behind
Barring district Pithoragarh, all other sample districts received funds for training under
State share. In district Pithoragrah, in the year 2012-13 a sum of Rs 16, 36, 000.00 was
received under training head in the form of central share.
In all sample districts the entire amount of the fund received was utilized. In district
Pithoragarh, because of late receipt of central share, a meagre sum of Rs. 15, 846.00
could not be utilized.
7.2.3 In continuation of the information given in table 7.1, the total number of trainings and
workshop/seminars organized in different sample districts is presented in Annexure-1 and the
extract of the same is presented in table 7.3.
Table 7.3: Extract of total number of trainings and workshop/seminars organized in sampled
districts in between 2009-10 to 2013-14 Sl. District Total organized
seminar/workshops Total no of beneficiaries trained under various trainings 1 Pithoragarh 10 410 2 Nainital 9 121 3 U.S.Nagar 12 101 4 Tehri 9 148 5 Haridwar 6 80 6 Pauri 0 135 Total 46 995
Source: AMS Survey
Training programmes organized in external institution
7.2.4 During the study it also came to light that apart from routine training, the employees of
Mahila Dairy Project, Executive Committee Members of societies and active members of
Women Milk societies are also subjected to trainings in external institution. Some of these
trainings programme are listed in table 7.4.
Table 7.4 : Training programmes organized in external institutions Sl. Subject of training Training institute Nos. trained Nature of
training Duration of training 1 Training method and methodology National Institute Public Cooperation & Child Development, New Delhi 5 Residential 22-08-06 to 25-08-06 2 E-Governance Academy of Administration 2 Residential 30-10-06 to
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Table 7.4 : Training programmes organized in external institutions Sl. Subject of training Training institute Nos. trained Nature of
training Duration of training Uttarakhand 04-11-06 3 Gender Issues Academy of Administration Uttarakhand, Nainital 5 Residential 10-01-07 to 12-01-07 4 Communication skill and presentation Academy of Administration Uttarakhand, Nainital 10 Residential 18-06-12 to 20-06-12 5 Staff Training Cooperative Management Institute, Dehradun 28 Residential 26-04-10 to 30-04-10 6 Staff Training National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Hariyana 28 Residential 28-04-08 to 02-05-08 7 Business Appreciation programme N.D.D.B. Anand Gujrat 13 Residential 20-12-10 to 24-12-10 8 Business Appreciation programme N.D.D.B. Anand Gujrat 12 Residential 03-01-11 to 07-01-11 9 Staff training N.R.D.T.C., National Dairy Development Board Training Centre, Jhalandhar 28 Residential 16-11-15 to 20-11-15
Source: AMS Survey
7.2.5 Based on the information contained in table 7.4 and the usage of funds as presented in table
7.2, it comes to light that in the concerned districts trainings, workshops/seminars were
organized regularly and the funds received by respective districts under training head were
fully utilized. This apart, as shown in table 7.4, some specialized trainings were gotten
organized in the external institutions.
Views of stakeholders on the changes required to be made, if an, in the existing
programmes
7.2.6. As per the programme In-charges in district Haridwar, Tehri and Pithoragarh, no changes
were required to be made in the existing training programmes. On the other hand, in district
Nainital, it was reported that the training programme in relation to care during and post
pregnancy was not beneficial. So far as the modifying the existing training programme is
concerned, in this regard a suggestion was made in district Nainital and U.S. Nagar that the
training programmes, namely, Leadership Development, Health Education, Fodder
Development, Secretary training, Tester training, Executive Committee Members training
and Staff Training need to be revised and modified. In these districts training on health care
of livestock was greatly stressed.
Institutional set up for training
7.2.7 Two training centres, one in Almora and another in Dehradun have been set up for imparting
training to various stakeholders under the Dairy Development Programmes. It was also
reported that both these training centres are fully utilized for imparting trainings. On the other
hand, the faculty available in different sample districts for providing field training is
presented in table 7.5.
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Table 7.5: Training faculty available in different sample districts for imparting field training Sl District Available staff Remark pertaining to the adequacy
of available staff 1 Haridwar Female extension worker-1, Senior female trainer-1, Assistant manager-1 Shortage of female extension worker 2 Tehri 1- Sr. Trainer (M)-1 2- Sr. Trainer (F)-1 Inadequate in view of the district In-charge 3 Nainital 1-. Trainer (Male)-1 Two additional trainers may be made available so that the trainings may be organized in less no of batches 2--. Trainer (Female)-1 4 Pithoragarh No staff for training Training is imparted in Almora and Milk Federation 5 Pauri Sr. Trainer (Female)-1] Trainer (Female-1 There is no arrangement of training district level 6 U.S.Nagar Female extension worker-6, Senior female trainer-2, Assistant manager-1 The available staff for training is adequate Source: AMS Survey
7.3 Feedback of Mahila Milk Societies in regard to trainings
Trainings received by the office bearers of Milk Societies during last three years
7.3.1 The situation in this regard is presented in table 7.6. From this table it is evident that mainly
the trainings, namely, Women Secretary/Tester Training, AI Worker Training and Animal
Husbandry & Fodder Development Trainings were organized during three years preceding
the survey. All of them reported that these training proved quite beneficial for them.
Table 7.6 : Training received by the office bearers of Milk Societies during last three years
preceding the survey ¼n=24½ Training Total
training organized Total
participant Average
training per
society Average beneficiaries per society Female secretary tester training 94 129 3.91 5.37 A.I. worker training 10 100 0.41 4.16 Animal husbandry & fodder development training 95 175 3.95 7.29 Executive committee members trainings and society chairperson orientation
8 9 0.33 0.37 First-aid training for livestock 16 16 0.66 0.66 Woman education programme/SHG training 4 48 0.16 2.00 Source: AMS Survey
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7.4 Training Target Mandated under 11th
and 12th
Five-Year Plan and
Achievement against the Target
7.4.1 The details regarding the training target mandated under 11th and 12th five-year plan and
achievement against the same has been presented in Annexure-8 and extract of the same in
this regard is presented below in table 7.7
Table 7.7: Target and achievement for various trainings under 11th and 12th five-year plan for the activities pertaining to Mahila Dairy (2009-10 to 2015-16)
Sl. Head Unit Total
Target Achievement 1 Training programme a) Secretary Training No. of beneficiaries 153 153 b) Management committee training No. of beneficiaries 1239 1236 c) Staff training No. of beneficiaries 136 133 d) Clean milk production workshops No. of Programmes 153 153 e) Committee chairperson/Treasurer trg. No. of Seminars 150 150 2 Trainings programme organized for the S.C.P milk societies under 11th and 12th five-year plan
1½ Animal husbandry & fodder development training Nos. 870 870 2½ Training of Executive Committee members Nos. 261 260 3½ Refresher training of secretaries Nos. 29 27 4½ Exposure visit of women farmers Nos. 58 50 5½ Clean milk production workshops (1-day) Nos. 29 29 6½ Tab distribution to the beneficiaries of Milk Societies Nos. 870 870
Source: Departmental records (Mahila Dairy Head Office Almora)
7.4.2 From the above table (table 7.7), it is evident that during the period as mentioned in table 7.7,
almost 100% achievements was made against the targets fixed for training under 11th and 12th
five-year plan for the activities relating to Mahila Dairy. It has been presented in detailed at
Annexure-8.
7.5 Feedback of Beneficiaries Regarding the Trainings Received
7.5.1 Nearly, one-third (34%) of the beneficiaries covered under the study affirmed having
received training under the Mahila Dairy Scheme. The training received along with the
proportion of beneficiaries having received different trainings is presented in table 7.8.
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Table 7.8: Trainings received by the beneficiaries on issue relating to Milk Production (Multiple
response) ¼n=240½ Type of training Nos. who received training % Female secretary tester training 12 11.54% Animal husbandry & fodder development training 67 64.42% Woman education programme 4 3.85% Health Education Programme 6 5.77% Legal Literacy Programme 1 0.96% Organic manure training 3 2.88% Symptoms relating to pregnancy 5 4.81% SHG Training 6 5.76%
Total 104 100.00% Source: AMS Survey
7.5.2 The beneficiaries who affirmed having received training stated two trainings, namely, Mahila Secretary /Tester Training and Animal husbandry & Fodder Development Training to be quite
beneficial and much more beneficial than the other trainings.
Table 7.9 : Beneficial trainings as confirmed by the beneficiaries covered under the study
(n=104) Training Programme Number % Mahila Secretary /Tester Training 18 17.31% Animal husbandry & fodder development training 65 62.50%
Source: AMS Survey
7.5.3 On the issue of whether the beneficiaries required any other special training in the sphere of
Dairy Development, only 13% of them expressed the need to have special training. However,
instead of suggesting any new training, they stressed upon the need to provide training on
some of the trainings that they were being provided, such as, Secretary/Testing Training
(53%); Executive Committee Members Training (28%); AI Worker/Health Care of Livestock
Training (9%); Livestock Breeding and Fodder Development Training (9%).
7.5.4 From aforementioned table 7.8 & 7.9, it is evident that majority of the beneficiaries received
Secretary/Testing Training (12%) and Animal Husbandry & Fodder Development Training
(64%) and most of them affirmed that these two trainings were most beneficial for them.
Infact both these trainings carry importance in the successful implementation of the Mahila
Dairy Project.
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Capter-8 Publicity and Extension Activities
Under the Scheme
Mahila Dairy Scheme is an excellent initiative for women empowerment. The scheme carries
importance also in view of fact that through this scheme the women are directly associated with
economic activities, which enable them to take decision independently and have economic self-
sufficiency. Therefore, publicity and extension of the scheme has an important role in attracting
women toward the scheme. The Dairy Development Department undertakes publicity to popularise
the scheme in far off villages in rural areas of the State. This chapter deals with some of these
aspects—
8.1 Activities Organized in Sample Districts for Publicity of the Scheme
8.1.1 The districts level authorities of Mahila Dairy Project in respective sample districts
mentioned having organized the activities mentioned in table 8.1 for its publicity during last
five-years preceding the survey.
Table 8.1: Activities organized for the publicity of Mahila Dairy Scheme during last 5 years Sl. Activities organized Haridwar Tehri Nainital Pithoragarh Pauri U.S.Nagar 1 Wall writing 2 Meetings in the villages 3 Survey work for implementing the scheme 4 Workshops in the villages 5 Observance of Mahila Divas in the villages 6 Distribution of pamphlet/posters
Source: AMS Survey
8.1.2 As per the information made available at district level, the details of the expenses made for
publicity and extension in the sample districts during last 5 years preceding the survey is
presented in table 8.2.
8.1.3 From the above table (8.2) the following situation emerges in regard to the publicity of the
scheme in sample districts—
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Funds are made available under the scheme to all districts for publicity work from state
share
In the opinion of the In-charges of district Haridwar, Nainital and Pithoragarh, the funds
presently being made available are insufficient and the same should be increased.
Table 8.2: Expenditure made on publicity during 2009-10 and 2013-14 in sample district (In Rs.) S
l. District Year Amount
Sanctioned Adequacy of
sum Expenditure made Reason behind the sanctioned amount if not fully
8.1.4 The In-charges of all the sample districts made following suggestions (Table 8.3) in regard to
the changes required in publicity work.
Table 8.3: Suggestions in regard to the changes required in publicity work by the In-charges in sample district. Sl. District Suggestions required in publicity work 1 Haridwar Presently limited funds are being made available for publicity work. There is need to publicise the scheme through news-paper and electronic media at block, Tehsil, District and State level so that the rural women get to know the details of the scheme and more and more of them get associate with the scheme. 2 Tehri Budget allocation much be increased for wide publicity 3 Nainital Budget allocation much be increased for wide publicity Educational programme for women may be promoted 4 Pithoragarh Budget allocation much be increased for wide publicity 5 Pauri Budget allocation much be increased for wide publicity 6 U.S.Nagar The Present allocation of funds for publicity work is inadequate. There is need to publicise the scheme through news-paper and electronic media at block, Tehsil, District and State level so that the rural women get to know the details of the scheme and get associated with the scheme. As such more funds would be required to be allocated for the purpose.
Source: AMS Survey
8.1.5 The above feedback of district level authorities go to suggest that the funds being presently
allocated for publicity and extension work relating to the scheme are inadequate and
considering the importance of the scheme for empowerment of women more and more of
publicity is needed, and for this purpose the budgetary allocation under publicity head should
be increased. As also, due to the massive destruction being caused to crops by wild animals,
the economy is being badly hampered and to take care of this promoting Animal Husbandry
is the only alternative in the rural areas. Therefore, there is need to increase budgetary
allocation for Dairy based activities so that by increasing the reach of the programme to far
off and remote villages more and more number of women could be mainstreamed into the
programme.
8.2 Feedback of Milk Societies about Publicity and Extension Activities
8.2.1 Observing International Women s Day: Based on the feedback of Milk Societies, during
2012-13 to 2014-15 a total of 20 International Women s Day were organized in the
societies covered under the study. On an average 47 beneficiaries participated in these
celebrations.
8.2.2 Organization of clean milk production workshops: Based on the feedback of Milk
Societies, during 2012-13 to 2014-15 a total of 43 workshops were organized on clean milk
production in the societies covered under the study. On an average 15 beneficiaries
participated in these workshops.
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8.3 Feedback of Beneficiaries about Publicity and Extension Activities
8.3.1 In order to take stock of the effectiveness of the scheme the beneficiaries were asked as to
who motivated them to join the scheme. The prominent sources mentioned by them were,
namely, Departmental Employees (36%) and members of the societies (54%)—Table 8.4
Table 8.4: The actors having played role in motivating the beneficiaries to adopt Mahila Dairy Scheme Source No. ¼n½ %
Through departmental employees 87 36.25% Through the members of milk societies 130 54.17% Through publicity material 18 7.49% Through workshops 5 2.08%
Total 240 100.00% Source: AMS Survey
8.3.2 During the study, the beneficiaries were
also asked whether any publicity work
was done in their area before they join
the scheme. In this regard, out of 240
beneficiaries 205 (85%) affirmed that
one or the other activity was organized
in their area for the publicity of the
scheme (Table 8.5). Organization of
meetings (82%) in the villages,
workshops (72%) and wall writing
(30%) emerged to be the main activities
organized in the villages to attract the
beneficiaries towards the programme before they sought the membership of the scheme.
8.3.3 From table 8.4, it is evident that the members of milk societies (54%) and the departmental
employees (36%) played an important role in motivating the beneficiaries to adopt the
scheme. Further, as mentioned as shown in table 8.5, majority of the beneficiaries affirmed
that before they adopted the scheme, the activities like meetings in villages and workshops
were organized for orientating them on various aspects of the scheme. A sizable 29% also
made mention of wall writing in this regard. It was also brought to notice that these activities
keep on taking place.
Table 8.5: Publicity work done in the villages before the beneficiaries adopted the scheme (Multiple response) Organized Programme No ¼n=205½ % Wall writing 61 29.76% Meeting in the villages 169 82.44% Workshops in the villages 147 71.71% Survey work for implementing the scheme 9 4.39% Observance of Mahila Divas in the villages 4 1.95% Distribution of pamphlet/posters 7 3.41% Other 2 0.98% Source: AMS Survey
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Capter-9 Cattle Feed and Usages of Fodder
Banks
As per the estimate of the Planning Commission of India, the requirement of milk in India up to 2016-
17 will be 155 million tonnes and up to 2021-22, it will go up to 200 million tonnes per year.
Considering the increasing demand of milk, in the next 15 years, the milk production would be
required to be increase by 4% per year. As per the estimates of Food and Agriculture Organization
(FAO), India s share in total milk production of the world as a whole is 16%. Despite this, due to
low productivity and massive domestic requirement, India does not feature among the milk surplus
countries. In order to increase production and productivity, the Govt. of India has launched Gokul
Mission . Under this mission through professional farm management, it is envisaged to increase the
productivity of the local milch animals. In the mission, apart from improving cattle breed and
strengthening of milk collection process, nutrition of milch animals has also been taken as its main
component.
As per estimates, feed account for 70% of total investment in milk production. In view of this the
following activities have been envisaged in the mission—
Improving availability of better quality seeds
Development of user friendly computer software for ration balancing
Training of farmers on user friendly computer software
Provision of imparting training to 40,000 local resource persons (LRP), who in turn will
provide training to farmers on ration balancing
It would be not out of place to mentioned that nutritious feed has an important role in increasing the
productivity of milch animals. Apart from green fodder and other bulk feed, the milch animals
necessarily need be given balanced animal feed/Urea Molasses brick (UMMB) and complementary
animal feed (mineral mixture), so that they do not fall prey to the deficiency of Carbo-hydrates,
Protein, Fat, Minerals, etc and their milk production capacity is kept maintained.
The State of Uttarakhand due recognization has been given to cattle feed as an important input for
increase in milk production. In order made available cheap and good quality cattle feed, the following
two cattle feed plants has been set up in district U.S.Nagar and Dehradun—
1. 100 MT per day capacity plant: In this plant balanced cattle feed is produced.
2. 30 MT per day capacity compact feed plants (2 units): In these units compact feed blocks
and UMMB Lics are manufactured.
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In the state the following cattle feed are made available to the Milk Producers on subsidized rates—
Feed Supplement (Mineral Mixture)
Balanced cattle feed/ Urea Molasses bricks (UMMB)
The beneficiaries of Mahila Dairy Scheme get subsidize cattle feed through Milk Federation. The
scheme also carries provision of fodder seeds/cuttings of fodder plants/plants of fodder trees. Under
the study, the various issues relating to cattle feed were discussed at various levels as mentioned
ahead.
9.1 Feedback of the District-Level Officials on Availability of Subsidy on
Cattle Feed
9.1.1 In this regard, it would be pertinent to mention that subsidy on cattle feed is not given directly
under the Mahila Dairy Scheme and this facilities is made available to milk producers
through Dairy Federation. So far as, the subsidy received in sample districts on this head is
concerned, district Haridwar, Nainital, Pithoragarh and Pauri confirmed the amount received
by them under this head (Table 9.1). In rest of the districts, it was informed that since the
subsidy was being directly handled by the Milk Federation, it was not possible to provide
information about the subsidy given to beneficiaries on this account.
Table 9.1: Subsidy given in sample districts during last five-years on cattle feed Sl. Name of
Animal Feed Received subsidy (In Rs.) 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
9.1.2 In above regard it is suggested that the Milk Federation should maintain separate account for
the subsidy made available to the beneficiaries of Mahila Dairy Scheme, on cattle feed so that
the same may be projected in the records of Mahila Dairy.
9.2 Feedback of the Office Bearers of the Milk Societies on Various
Aspects Relating to Cattle Feed.
9.2.1 Availability of Husk and Fodder Store: Only one-third (33.3%) of the Milk Societies
confirmed having Husk and Fodder Store. Almost all of these stated the space available in the
store to be sufficient, the remaining 67% societies reported not having this store and 69% out
of these stated that they did not require store. The details on these issues have been given
under paragraph 5.5.3 of Chapter-5.
9.2.2 Cattle feed availed by Milk Societies: Out of the Milk Societies covered under the study,
79% confirmed having received mineral mixture and UMB during last 3 years preceding the
survey (Table 9.2)
Table 9.2: Mineral mixture and UMB received by the Milk Societies during last 3 year Type of
Cattle feed Year 2012&13 Year 2013&14 Year 2014&15 Total subsidy per society per kg Qty Received (Kg.) Distribute (kg) Qty Received (Kg.) Distribute (kg) Qty Received (Kg.) Distribute (kg) Mineral mixture 3464 3300 5560 4590 5900 6000.5 17.45 U.M.B 2425 1765 2581 2500 3750 5520 13.16 Source: AMS Survey
9.2.3 It is evident that the consumption of Cattle Feed kept on increase in year over year and if the
milk producers are further oriented on the importance of giving balanced feed to milch
animals, the demand for this will further increase to result in rise in Milk Production.
9.3 Usage of Fodder Bank
9.3.1 Feedback of Milk Societies on the usages of Fodder Banks: 8(33.3%) out of 24 of the
Milk Societies covered under the study affirmed that the milk producers in their village/area
were purchasing cattle feed from the Fodder Bank set up in their block. Out of these 8 Milk
Societies, 5 reported the distance of the Fodder Bank from their village to be less than 10 kms
and for the rest reported the distance to be more than 10 kms.
9.3.2 Feedback of Milk Producers on the usages of Fodder Banks: Nearly 26% of the milk
producers covered under the study confirmed that they were procuring Cattle Feed from the
block where they were residing. It was heartening to know that 80% of these milk producers
reported the quality of the fodder to be good and another 17% reported the same to be
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satisfactory. Moreover, 97% milk producers purchasing feed from Fodder Banks reported that
the feed available in Fodder Banks is cheaper than the open market.
9.3.3 On the other hand, the Milk Producers who were not procuring feed from Fodder Banks
reported the reason as mentioned in table 9.3 for not purchasing from the Fodder Banks. Non-
availability of feed and distance of Fodder Banks were reported to be the main constraint that
prevented them from buying from the Fodder Banks.
Table 9.3: Reasons for not purchasing feed from Fodder Banks (as reported by those not buying from Fodder Banks) Reasons No. ¼n½ % Fodder Banks being distantly located 28 16.18% Poor quality of feed 10 5.78% Non-availability of feed regularly 16 9.25% Non-availability of desired type of feed 17 9.82% Non-availability credit facilities 7 4.05% Feed being costly 7 4.05% Non-availability of fodder 55 31.79% Usage of self grown fodder 25 14.45% Giving feed not essential 7 4.05% No response 1 0.58% Total 173 100.00% Source: AMS Survey
9.3.4 From the details presented above, it is evident that only 28% of the beneficiaries are presently
making use of fodder banks for their requirement of cattle feeds. These Milk Producers
reported the quality of the feed to be good and cost reasonable. The milk producers who do
not buy from Fodder Banks have reported the distance of the fodder banks from their villages
and poor availability of cattle feed being the main constraints for not buying from fodder
banks.
9.4 Feedback of Milk Societies on Other Aspects Relating to Cattle Feed
9.4.1 Bent of Milk Producers towards feeding readymade feed to cattle: In this regard, more
than half (55%) Milk Societies affirmed that their members take interest in feeding balanced
feed to their milch animals. The remaining of them stated the following reasons as to why the
farmers were not taking interest in this regard—
Low profitability in milk business (55%)
Cattle feed being costly (27%)
Ready availability of millets at home (10%)
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9.5 Feedback of Milk Producers on Other Aspects Relating to Cattle
Feed
9.5.1 Source of availability of fodder: Nearly 20% to 25% of the milk producers reported that
they were buying feed from each of the source mentioned in table 9.4.
9.5.2 Availability of animal feed to milk producers
through Milk Societies: In this regard, 60% of
the milk producers confirmed that they were
getting cattle feed through their milk society in
adequate quantity, implying that majority of
milk producers get cattle feed through their
society.
9.5.3 Further, the beneficiaries who reported not getting cattle feed from their society were also
asked as to the difficulties that they were facing in this regard. As presented in table 9.6,
nearly, one-third (32%) to them reported that cattle feed was not available with the society
and nearly 11% stated the quality of the feed to be poor. The balance of them (35%) either
reported that they did not required fodder or were using crop residue as fodder.
Table 9.6 : Difficulties faced by milk producers in procuring cattle feed from their society (Multiple response)
Difficulties experienced No. ¼n½ % Unavailability 33 32.04% Do not fell the necessity of feeding balanced cattle feed 23 22.33% Growing fodder of their own 15 14.56% Cattle feed being costly and subsidy being not made available thereon 4 3.88% Poor quality of cattle feed 11 10.68% Society s store being far off from road head 2 1.94% Lack of awareness about merits of balanced cattle feed 3 2.91% Administrative problems 8 7.77% No reply 4 3.88% Overall 103 100.00% Source: AMS Survey
Table 9.4: Sources form which milk producers procure cattle feed (n=240)(multiple response) Source Nos. % Animal Husbandry Department 57 23.75% Milk Federation 65 27.08% N.G.O. 58 24.16% Private parties engaged in milk business 57 23.75% Individual shopkeepers 57 23.75%
Source: AMS Survey Table 9.5: Availability of cattle feed through milk societies to milk producers (n=240)
Particulars Nos. ¼n½ % Yes 144 60.00% No 93 38.75% No reply 3 1.25% Source: AMS Survey
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9.5.4 The milk producers were also probed for whether
they were utilizing the fodder seeds made available
by the department. In this regard, as presented in
table 9.7, nearly one-fourth (23%) of them affirmed
that they were utilizing the seeds made available by
the department.
9.5.5 When asked to give suggestion for improving the availability of Cattle feed, no workable
suggestion came forth from significant number of the milk producers (Table 9.8).
Table 9.8: Suggestion of milk producers to improve availability of fodder (multiple response) ¼n=240½ Suggestions No. % The quality of fodder should be good 81 33.06% Fodder banks should be located nearer to the milk societies 5 2.04% Land should be made available for growing fodder 5 2.04% All kinds of cattle feed should be made available at fodder banks 11 4.49% Society must ensure availability of fodder in sufficient quantity 3 1.22% Storage facility must be available for storage of feed 12 4.90% Feed must be available in sufficient quantity 6 2.45% Govt. should launched new scheme for fodder 1 0.41% No reply 121 49.39%
Source: AMS Survey
9.5.6 Subsidy received by the milk societies for their members: Nearly 47% milk society
affirmed having received financial assistant for their members during 201-13 to 2014-15.
This financial assistance was reported to have been received on the account of cattle feed
subsidy during all the three years by all of these milk societies.
Table 9.9: Subsidy received by the societies (47%) for their members Particulars 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Source: AMS Survey- Horticulture Department of respective districts
10.2.6 On the issue of improving upon the veterinary services, the following suggestions were given
in the sample districts by the respective In-charges—
Table 10.4: Improvement upon the veternity services Sl. District Suggestion for improvements in veterinary services by district In-charges 1 U.S. Nagar Sufficient no. of AI workers be appointed in between the milk societies 2. Nainital Facility of A.I. services be made available 3. Haridwar Arrangement of distribution of free of cost medicines, vaccinations, emergency
veterinary services and organization of free of cost cattle camps for milk societies be done by the State Govt. 4. Pauri Regular availability of immunization and AI workers be ensured 5. Tehri The cattle camps should be organized on rotations basis in different areas and the cattle owners be oriented on animal husbandry and dairy development 6. Pithoragarh Immunization be done timely
Cattle owners be oriented on animal husbandry and dairy development Source: AMS Survey
10.2.7 From the suggestions contained in table 10.4, it is evident at in most of the districts there is
demand for AI Workers. In this regard it would be worthwhile to note that the AI Workers
are trained under the aegis of the Livestock Board of Govt. of Uttarakhand. It would,
therefore, be desirable that the number of AI Workers is provided in proportion to the number
of livestock in the particular districts. For this purpose, it is proposed that sufficient number
of AI Workers be trained under the Skill Development Programme of the Govt. of India so
that adequate number of them be made available to various districts in the State. Moreover,
norms may also be developed for organization of cattle camps so that all the districts get due
coverage by these camps.
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10.3 Feedback of Milk Societies about Veterinary Services
10.3.1 As presented in table 10.4.1 alongside, out
of all the Milk Societies (24) covered under
the study, a great majority (88%) affirmed
of the availability of veterinary services.
This implies that the availability of
veterinary services is quite appreciable.
10.3.2 Out of the Milk Societies who affirmed
availability of veterinary services, a fair
majority affirmed availability of various
veterinary services, such as, medicines
(95%), deworming (67%), vaccination
(76%), etc. under the scheme
10.3.3 As also, the Milk Societies who confirmed
availability of various veterinary services were
also asked whether they were getting the
services of veterinary doctor regularly or not. In
this regard, only 37.5% of them confirmed
getting services of veterinary doctor regularly
(Table 10.4.3).
10.3.4 Those of the Milk Societies who confirmed
regular availability of veterinary doctor were
also asked as to the source form which these
doctors are made available. In this regard, 53%
and 48% of them reported that the veterinary
doctor was available from the Govt. hospitals.
Another 48% reported that they were availing
the services the doctors emplaned under the scheme for the purpose.
10.3.5 Out of the 12% societies who reported inadequate availability of veterinary doctor, 42%
stated that alternative arrangements were available with them, such as, private veterinary
doctors and the veterinary clinics set up in Panchayats.
Table 10.5.3: Beneficiaries reported that the services of veterinary doctor were regularly available ¼n=240½ Particulars Nos. % Yes 121 50.4 No 88 36.7 No reply 31 12.9 Source: AMS Survey
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10.4.4 As for the satisfaction level of the beneficiaries with veterinary services, nearly 62% of them
expressed the satisfaction over the availability of veterinary services in their area.
10.5 Improving Cattle Breed
10.5.1 India has the highest number of milch animal in the world. However, we are far behind in terms
of productivity of the milch animals. Under the white revolution this fact was very well noted
and presently due attention is being paid towards cattle breed improvement under the Dairy
Development Scheme. As per FAO, India share in total milk production of the world is 16%.
Despite this we are not mil surplus due to low productivity of milch animals and high domestic
demand. With the objective of increasing both productivity and production, the Govt. of India
has launched the National Gokul Mission. Under this mission efforts are been made to improve
the breed of local milch animals through professional farms management for improving the
breed of the milch animals with ultimate motive of increasing productivity. Under the scheme
this aspects has been given special place by way of using the internationally established
scientific processes to produce genetically high breed disease free cattle.
10.6 Livestock breeding policy of Uttarakhand
The existing policy of the state in this regard has the following salient features—
1. To increase Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by making Animal Husbandry as the
primary base for self employment and economy in the state.
2. To make available high breed and good species of cattle
3. To take up the milch animals of reproductive age stage by stage for improving their
breed through artificial and or natural insemination, or by making use of other advanced
technologies, such as, embryo implant and to increase the coverage of advanced
insemination facilities from the current coverage level of 24% in step by step in order to
make available this facilities to cattle owners at their door steps.
4. To increase per capita income by enabling increase in the production of milk
5. To increase the participation of women in Livestock Development Programmes
Table 10.6:Source of availability of veterinary doctor to beneficiaries Source Nos.¼n½ % Govt. Veterinary Hospitals 88 36.7
Private veterinary Hospitals 33 13.8 Doctors emplaned under the scheme 71 29.6 No reply 48 20.0 Total 240 100.0 Source: AMS Survey
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Aim and objectives of the current policy:
1. To make Animal Husbandry as the base for self employment and economic development
in the state.
2. To provide forum for self employment and to increase the income of cattle owners by
making them available high breed milch animals.
3. To improve the hereditary qualities of cattle and to encourage the livestock owners to
preserve/conserve the local cattle species.
4. To increase the production and productivity of milk.
5. To create and maintain regular availability of bullocks for agriculture and porting work in
the hill district of the state.
6. To increase the number of improved breed cattle species of high reproductive capability
in the plain areas of the state under Dairy Industry.
7. To increase the number of locally known cow species, such as, Red Sidhi, Sahiwal,
Hariyan, etc which are presently in less number in the state by making available semen of
the bulls of these species and to ensure their conservation and magnification.
8. To strengthen and modernize the existing infrastructural facilities for promoting and
rearing cattle, such as, veterinary hospitals, the production units for vaccines, diagnostic
equipments, semen, artificial and natural insemination and to ensure effective utilization
of these facilities.
9. To encourage private and co-operative sector to invest in the Dairy Sector.
10. To increase participation of women in Livestock Development Programmes and to help
them compliment their income through Dairy Development Schemes.
11. To increase availability of feed and fodder at cheaper rates to cattle owners for proper
rearing of livestock and to bring about increase in the production of milk
10.7 Genetic Improvement Policy
1. In the hilly regions, genetic improvement of non-descript indigenous cows, cross
breeding will be done with Jersey breed followed by Inter-Se-Mating with Jersey and
Sahiwal or Jersey and Red Sidhi.
2. In plain regions, for genetic improvement of non-descript indigenous cows, cross
breeding will be done with HF (Holestian) followed by Inter-Se-Mating with HF and
Sahiwal or HF and Red Sidhi or HF with Thar Parkar.
3. For buffaloes, the universal policy of up-grading them with Murra species will be
followed.
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4. For Inter-Se-Mating, all required species of Bullocks/Ox and he buffalo should remain
available.
5. For descript cow-species (Red Sidhi, Shahiwal and Hariyan) semen of the bullocks/ox
of these species itself should be made available and the conservation/magnification of
these spices should be ensured.
6. The conservation and magnification of the Red Sindhi species, which is on the verge of
extension, shall be ensured by developing the insemination centre at Kalsi in district
Dehradun as nucleolus breeding farm.
7. In Uttarakhand, special efforts shall be made for conservation and magnification of the
local species of livestock, such as, the buffalo species in Tarai.
10.7.1 From the above facts, it is clear that the genetic improvement of cows and buffalos has been
given special place in the animal breed improvement policy of the State and this has been
made as an important component of the Dairy Development Programme of the state.
10.7.2 Presently under the aegis of U.L.D.P (Uttarakhand Livestock Development Project) and the
Department of Animal Husbandry a number of beneficiary centred programmes are going on.
These include artificial insemination, natural insemination, and production of deep frozen
semen and organization of field fertility camps.
10.7.3 For artificial insemination training is provided by U.L.D.P. After training, the para-vetes
trained by them are deputed in the far off places where artificial insemination facility is not
adequately available.
10.7.4 The State of Uttarakhand has one Central Semen Bank in Shayampur (Rishikesh) and two
Regional Semen Banks, one each in Shayampur (Rishikesh) and Lalkuan (Nainital). These
centres are constantly making efforts to see that the livestock owners get quality insemination
services.
10.7.5 In far off places/villages in the hills of the State where the facility of artificial insemination is
not available, the districts officials make efforts to provide free of cost high-breed species of
bullocks. For the rest of the areas, the high quality frozen semen produced by U.L.D.P. at
Rishikesh is used.
10.7.6 In furtherance of the above, efforts were made under the study to capture the situation about
natural and artificial insemination in the study area as mentioned ahead.
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10.8 Feedback of District Level Officials of Mahila Dairy Scheme in
Regard to Adequacy of Natural and Artificial Insemination
10.8.1 In regard to the adequacy of the facilities for natural insemination, the In-charges in
U.S.Nagar, Pithoragarh, Nainital and Tehri district reported that they had sufficient provision
for natural and artificial insemination. On the other hand, in Haridwar and Pauri district, the
provision of in this regard was reported to be inadequate. While in Haridwar non-availability
of budget was quoted as the main reason behind this, in Pauri it was attributed to non-
availability of this facility in time.
10.8.2 The improved breed of cow and buffalo species born of artificial and natural insemination in
the sample districts during 2009-10 to 2014-15 has been presented in table 10.7.
Table 10.7 : Improved breed of cow and buffalo species through artificial and natural insemination in
the sample districts during 2009-10 to 2014-15 Sl- District Year Born of artificial insemination Born of natural insemination
3 Haridwar 2009-10 As per the In-charge of the district, the facility for artificial and natural insemination is lacking in the district due to funds having not being made available for the purpose. In this regard descriptions have also been given under paragraph 10.8.1 and the fact has been clearly mentioned at item no-9 of the survey format.
Particulars Nos. % Animal Husbandry Department 100 52.91% Private Institutions 88 46.55% No reply 1 0.52% Source: AMS Survey Table 10.8.2: % Beneficiaries who confirmed availability of AI workers for artificial insemination ¼n=189½ Particulars Nos % Yes 150 79.36% No 10 5.29% No reply 29 15.34% Source: AMS Survey
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Mahila Dairy Scheme, the number of duly trained AI workers be increased, so that the
number of improved-breed milch animals keep on increasing year over year and Animal
Husbandry may provide sustainable livelihood to the rural community.
10.10.5 Purchased of improved-breed species: As shown in table 10.8.3, only 9% of the
beneficiaries covered under the study
reported having availed assistance for
purchase of improved-breed milch
animals. For this purpose, out of these,
78% availed of the schemes launched
by the State and Central Govt. for
taking assistance to buy improved-
breed cattle (Table 10.8.3).
10.10.6 Availability of the milch animals with the beneficiaries of Mahila Dairy Scheme: The
details in this regard are presented in table 10.9. It clearly shows better prevalence (55%) of
the farmers having improved-breed/cross-breed cow species in the study area. Moreover, the
beneficiaries having improved-breed/Cross-breed buffalo were also found to be sizable
(22%). This goes to say that in the study area there is multiplicity of improved-breed of milch
animals.
Table 10.9: Availability of different species of milch animals with the beneficiaries of Mahila
Dairy Scheme (Multiple response)— n=240 Particulars Nos. of Beneficiaries % Beneficiaries having only indigenous cows 2 0.83% Beneficiaries having no cows 66 27.50% Beneficiaries having indigenous cows or she-calf 38 15.83% Beneficiaries having improved-species of cows 120 50.00% Beneficiaries having cross-breed cows 12 5.00% Beneficiaries having only indigenous buffalo 11 4.58% Beneficiaries having no buffalo 132 55.00% Beneficiaries having indigenous buffalo or she-buffalo 42 17.50% Beneficiaries having improved-species buffalo 34 14.17% Beneficiaries having cross-breed buffalo 19 7.92% No reply 4 1.67%
Source: AMS Survey
10.10.7 For animal breed improvement it would be pertinent that the arrangement for this should be
extensive. Though, the State has arrangement for the training for AI worker under the aegis of
ULDB, but the existing strength of these workers is not sufficient. The State of Gujarat has
adopted Gope Mitra Prgramme for providing artificial insemination facilities to the milk
producers at their door steps. These workers are duly trained and authorised to visit door-to-
Table 10.8.3: % beneficiaries who availed assistance for the purchased of improved-breed cattle ¼n=240½
Particulars Nos. % Yes 22 9.2 No 215 89.6 No reply 3 1.3 Source: AMS Survey
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door for providing AI and Animal Health Services. Uttarakhand, too, two models have been
developed, one by ULDB and another by Himoutthan Society for providing training to such
workers. It would, therefore, be desirable that both these models are studied and a plan be
prepared to strengthen the AI services in the State. In this regard, it would also be pertinent to
mention that the Govt. of Uttarakhand is emphasising upon the implementation of the Skill
Development Programme launched by the Govt. of India. As such, the additional requirement
of AI workers may be met by training them under this scheme. The trained AI workers under
this scheme may be given minimum equipments/facilities to start their work on free lance
basis, and the fees to be charged by them from the farmers may also be decided upon so that
the burden of their honoraria does not come on the Government.
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Chapter-11 Contribution of Mahila Dairy
Scheme in Milk Production
11.1 The Contribution of Milk Societies in Daily Milk Production
11.1.1 There are a total of 1183 milk societies formed under the scheme in the State. These societies
contribute 39,616 litres per day milk. The details in this regard are placed at Annexure-1 and
the district-wise contribution is presented in table 11.1.
Table 11.1: Contribution of Milk Societies (district-wise) in the total daily milk procurement of the
State under the Mahila Dairy Programme Sl. District Total societies
formed Total milk procured from all the
societies in the district per day Average milk procured
Chart 11.2: Contribution of Mahila Dairy Scheme in total milk procurement in sample
(based on the average milk procured on daily basis during 2009-10 to 2013-14)
The contribution of Mahila Dairy Scheme in sample districts in the total milk procured has
been presented in detailed at Annexure-6 of the report.
Table 11.4: Contribution of Mahila Dairy Scheme in total milk procurement in sample (based
on the average milk procured on daily basis during 2009-10 to 2013-14) Sl. District Milk procured
under Mahila
Dairy Scheme Milk procured
under all scheme Contribution of Mahila
Dairy Scheme in total milk
procurement (%) 1 U.S.Nagar 28768 (Daily) 205570 (Daily) 14% 2 Nainital 6865650 100100823 7% 3 Haridwar 4752000 11675920 41% 4 Pauri 2934 (Daily) 19497 (Daily) 15% 5 Pithoragarh 1918280 5445440 35% 6 Tehri 1952.77 (Daily) 10637.85 (Daily) 18% * : Calculated base on daily milk procurement in US Nagar, Pauri and Tehri and on the base of
annual milk procurement in district Naintal, Haridwar and Pithoragarh Source: AMS Survey
11.5 Feedback of Milk Societies on Milk Production and Procurement
11.5.1 Average number of nominated milk producers
with the societies: During 2012-13 to 2014-15, on
an average 20 to 30 milk producers were reported
to have been nominated with the societies. This
shows that during last 3-years prior to survey, the
number of milk producers nominated with the
societies remained almost constant (Table 11.5).
Table 11.5: Avg. no. of milk producers
nominated in the societies Financial Year Avg. members 2012-13 28.00 2013-14 29.70 2014-15 29.63
Source: AMS Survey
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11.5.2 Average number of Pourer Members with the
societies: In three milk societies, the information in
this regard was not given. The societies who responded
in this regard, reported a total number 384 pourer
members (all such societies included). Thus, presently,
on an average there are 19 pourer members per milk
society.
11.6 Milk Produced by the Beneficiaries of Mahila Dairy Scheme (Daily)
11.6.1 Production of milk by the beneficiaries of the scheme on daily basis is presented in table
11.7. Out of all the members, 89% affirmed producing milk and out of these, 24% confirmed
producing 3 to 4 litre milk per day. The proportion of those producing 9 litre and 5-6 litre
milk per day was reported at 20% and 23%, respectively. Thus, on an average the
beneficiaries produce 7.6 litres milk per day.
Table 11.7: Average milk production by the beneficiaries per day Quantity of milk produced (litre) Nos. % <= 2 27 11.3 3 - 4 57 23.8 5 - 6 53 22.1 7 - 7 12 5.0 8 - 8 16 6.7 9+ 48 20.0
Total 213 88.9 No reply 27 11.1 Overall 240 100.0 Average milk production by the beneficiaries per day 7.69 Lts. Source: AMS Survey
11.6.2 Beneficiaries involved in sale of milk: As
presented in table 11.7, 27 out of 240 beneficiaries
did not give any response in this regard. Out of the
rest, 88% reported that they were selling milk,
implying that a good proportion of beneficiaries sell
the milk produced by them.
11.6.3 Prevalence of the practice of selling milk to outsiders: During the study, it clearly came to
light that the beneficiaries sell their milk mainly to their society. However, a few instances of
those selling milk solely to outsiders or to both (outsider and society) were also noticed. The
details in this regard are presented in table 11.9.
Table 11.6: Avg. no of Pourer Members with milk societies No. of societies No of pourer members (per society) 7 <10 6 10-20 5 20-30 1 30-40 2 >40 3 No reply
Source: AMS Survey
Table 11.8: % Beneficiaries selling milk Particulars Nos. % Yes 188 88.26% No 24 11.26% No reply 1 0.48%
Total 213 100% Source: AMS Survey
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Table 11.9: Status of selling milk by the milk producers to their society and the outsiders Status of selling milk by the milk producers to their society and private parties
Inadequacy of milk collection facility 2 28.6% Inadequate availability of feed and fodder 1 14.3% Inadequate availability of natural and artificial insemination facility 1 14.3% Inadequate availability of animal health services 3 42.9% Milk collection centres being distantly located 2 28.6% Bad road condition 2 28.6% Source: AMS Survey
11.11 Feedback of Beneficiaries on the Utility of Milk Routes
11.11.1 On the issue of the difficulties
being faced by the beneficiaries
with their milk route, 93% of them
stated that they had no problem
with their existing milk route
(Table 11.19.1). Beside this, the
beneficiaries (7%) who reported facing problem with their milk route mentioned the ones
shown in table 11.19.2. The difficulties like lack of milk storage facility, inadequacy of
animal health services and lack of feed and fodder were mainly mentioned by them.
Table 11.19.2: Difficulties being faced with existing milk route by beneficiaries (multiple response) (n=16)
Difficulties Nos. % Lack of milk storage facility 9 60.0% Lack of feed and fodder 8 53.3% Inadequate availability of natural and artificial insemination facility 6 40.0% Inadequate availability of animal health services 9 60.0% Milk collection centres being distantly located 2 13.3% Bad road condition 1 6.7% Source: AMS Survey
11.11.2 Thus, based on findings of the study, 9% milk route are non-profitable. This besides, the
proportion of non-profitable milk route is much higher in hill areas as compared to the ones
in plain areas. On the other hand, based on the feedback of the societies and beneficiaries,
29% and 7%, respectively expressed some difficulty with their milk route.
Table11.19.1: % Beneficiaries who confirmed having difficulties with their milk route (n=240)
Particulars Nos. % Yes 16 6.7% No 222 92.5% No reply 2 0.8%
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11.12 Marketing Facility
11.12.1 Mahila Dairy Scheme does not have any marketing facility of its own and this is arranged by
the Milk Federation. The milk collected from the milk societies is sent to district level milk
stores where it is taken up for further processing. In all sample districts the facility of milk
processing and packaging was reported to be available (Table 11.20). In all districts, mainly
pasteurized milk, cheese, Curd, Ghee, Whey, Butter, etc is prepared and sold in market.
Table 11.20: Arrangement of Milk Federation and Packing in sample districts Sl. District Availed facilities
under Mahila Dairy Scheme face closure. It is, thus, evident that the milk co-operatives are
now facing difficulties in milk collection/procurement.
12.1.4 As per one of the reports of Robo Bank, the Indian Dairy Industry is emerging as a strong
consumer industry and is growing at high pace. It is hoped that in coming years with
formularization of value change system the demand and consumptions of value added milk
products will further increase. According to this report due to increasing inclination of the
consumers towards high protein diet; increase in purchase capacity of the people and greater
awareness among people about various channels, such as, organized retail food segment, the
diary industry is getting momentum. In Uttarakhand, too, by taking advantage of this
situation, the private players may be encouraged to make investments in diary sectors in the
states. Organic milk can work as catalyst in attracting them towards this. Initially, the role of
private players in milk sectors was limited as 80% of the cost was going to farmers. As a
result of this, the operating margin was very low (4-5%). Owning to this, they were left to
with limited funds to invest in modern technology and in the development of milk producers.
However, due to changes in the nature of Indian populations since last decade, changes have
also come about in their taste and demand for milk and milk products, resulting in the
increase in the demand of value added milk products. This attracted the private players
towards the sectors as the difference in the profitability of value added dairy products is more
than double that of liquid milk. Whereas profitability of liquid milk is 4-5%, the profitability
of value added dairy products is 12-20% and the dairy segment is growing by @ 20% per
year. It is, thus, clear that the future of dairy industry is bright and the participation of private
sectors in this venture is bound to come. Therefore, it is suggested that to promote the
marketing in this sector the following aspects be given special attention in the state—
Brand building of Anchal: The brand building for Anchal should be aggressively made
so that people make specific demand for this brand in preference to the other brands and
the private unorganized players may get themselves jointed with this brand in more and
more numbers. Electronic media may be extensively used for this purpose as is being
done by Amul and Mother Dairy.
Publicity of milk products: By improving the quality of the milk products it may be
driven into the minds of people through extensive publicity that Anchal brand is superior
to the other brands. If this attempt succeeds, even if there is minor variation in the cost of
products in the market, the milk collection and sale of milk products will not be
adversely affected.
12.1.5 Special incentive for increasing milk production and productivity: Though, India enjoys
highest place world over in milk production, 80% of total milk production is contributed by
small and very small farmers. The total contribution of agriculture sector in GDP is 4% in
which the dairy sector contributes maximum. As per the estimates of the Planning
Commission of India, the demand for milk up to 2016-17 will be 155 million tones and by
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2021-22 it will go up to 200 million tonnes per year. For this to happen, the milk production
would need to be increased @ 4% per year. Since, the dependence on small and very small
farmers for milk production would continue to remain, it would be necessary to incentivate
them to go in for higher milk production. In the state of Uttar Pradesh, in order to create
competition among milk producers, in every district of the state a sum of Rs. 22,000.00 is
given as cash award to the highest milk producers in the district. This apart, the highest milk
producers is also presented with a Shield and a Shawl. In Uttarakhand, too, apart from the
existing 'Dugdh Mulaya Protshan' of Rs. 4.00 per litre, the highest milk producers in all the
districts may be considered for being given the award like that in Uttar Pradesh.
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Chapter-13 Profitability of Milk Societies
13.1 Profitability of District Level Milk Societies
13.1.1 To assess the profitability of the district level milk societies, an analysis was done in sample
districts of whether their balance sheets have been made or not; if made, whether they have
been audited or not and whether the milk societies working under the district level societies
had been given dividend or not. In this regard, the situation pertaining sample districts is
presented in table 13.1.
Table13.1: Status of balance sheets prepared and profit/loss in sample districts under Mahila Dairy
Scheme in respect of financial years 2009-10 to 2013-14. Sl. District Status of
preparation of
balance sheets Status of
audited of
balance sheets Status of profit and
loss Status of distribution of
dividend to village level
milk societies 1 Haridwar Prepared Not audited Situation not clear as balance sheet is
unaudited Dividend not given 2 Tehri Prepared audited Earned profit Dividend given 4 times during reference period 3 Nainital Prepared audited Earned profit Dividend given 5 times during reference period 4 Pithoragarh Prepared Not audited Situation not clear as
balance sheet is unaudited Dividend given 5 Pauri Prepared audited Earned profit Dividend not given 6 U.S.Nagar Prepared audited Earned profit Dividend given 5 times
during reference period. Maximum dividend of these 90,000.00 to one of the societies
Source: AMS Survey
13.1.2 In continuation to the situation shown in table 13.1, the following facts emerge in regard to
the profitability of district level societies in the sample districts—
In all districts, balance sheets for 2009-10 to 2013-14 of district level societies have been
prepared.
In district Haridwar and Pithoragarh, the balance sheets for the reference period have not
been audited.
As for profit and loss, district Nainital, Pauri, Tehri and U.S.Nagar earned profit during
the reference years. However, for want of audit of balance sheets, the situation about
profit and loss in district Haridwar and Pihtoragarh is not clear.
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So far as distribution of dividend to village level milk societies is concerned, in district
Nainital and U.S.Nagar, the same was distributed 5 times, ones for each year. In district
Tehri, dividend was given 4 times during the reference period.
So far as the amount given as dividend is concerned, in U.S.Nagar one of the societies
was given the maximum dividend of Rs. 90,000.00 once during the reference period. The
said amount in respect of district Tehri was reported at Rs. 10,000.00. Further, in district
Pithoragarh, it was reported that dividend was given to the village level societies but the
quantum of amount paid and the number of times the dividend was paid was not clarified.
13.2 Profitability of Village Level Milk Societies
13.2.1 Status of preparation of annual
balance sheets in village level Milk
Societies: The findings of the study
go to suggest that the number of
societies having prepared their
balance sheets has been on rise year
over year. It was heartening to note
that the number of village level
societies having prepared their
balance sheets duly audited rose from 75% in 2012-13 to 92% in 2014-15. Moreover, all the
societies having prepared balance sheets for the reference period also confirmed that they
earned profit during the reference period.
13.2.2 Expenditure incurred by village level societies on honorarium: 13% of the societies
covered under the study affirmed that they were incurring an expenditure of Rs. 2,000.00 to
Rs.2,500.00 on this account.
13.2.3 Arrangement of administrative
expenses in village level societies:
Nearly 38% of the societies reported
that they meet their routine expenses
out of the funds received from their
Federation on account of profit. 25% of
the societies remained silent on this
issue (Table 13.3).
Table 13.2: Status of preparation of annual balance sheets Year Balance sheets is prepared % having balance sheets duly audited Status of profit and loss No. of Societies % 2012-13 18 75% 75% Profit 2013-14 19 79% 79% Profit 2014-15 22 92% 92% Profit Source: AMS Survey
Table 13.3: Arrangement of administrative expenses
in village level societies (multiple response)
Particulars Nos. % By preparing balance sheet 16 66.7% Out of the funds received from federation on account of profit 9 37.5% No reply 6 25.0%
Total 31 129.2% Source: AMS Survey
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13.3 Distribution of Dividend by Village Level Societies to their Members
13.3.1 Awareness among the members of the societies about the
profitability of their society: On being asked if their
society earned any profit during last five-years, 25% of the
beneficiaries reported that their society earned profit. 45%
of them were found to be unaware about whether their
society earned profit or not (Table 13.4).
13.3.2 Receipt of dividend by Beneficiaries: The
beneficiaries who were aware that their
society earned profit were also asked as to
whether they received any dividend or not.
In this regard, 34% of them reported that
they received dividend (Table 13.5).
13.3.3 Frequency of getting dividend by the beneficiaries: The beneficiaries who affirmed having
received dividend were also asked as to
the number of times they received the
same. In this regard, a fair majority
(70%) of the beneficiaries confirmed
having received dividend two or three
times during last 5-years prior to survey
(Table 13.6).
Table 13.4: Status of profit
last five-year Profit Nos.¼n½ % Yes 49 20.42% No 83 34.58% Don’t know
108 45.00% Total 240 100.00%
Source: AMS Survey
Table 13.5: Receipt of dividend by beneficiaries Whether received or not Nos.¼n½ %
Yes 82 34.17% No 151 62.92% No reply 7 2.92%
Total 240 100.00% Source: AMS Survey
Table 13.6: No of times the beneficiaries received
dividend during last 5 years ¼n=82½ Frequency Nos. %
One time 9 11% Two times 21 26% Three times 36 44% Four times 1 1% Five time 9 11% No reply 6 7%
Total 82 100% Source: AMS Survey
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Chapter-14 Co-ordination and Participation
The Mahila Dairy Scheme has primarily three stakeholders, namely, Milk Federation, Milk Societies,
and the Milk Producers being the members of the milk societies. The milk societies work as a bridge
between the members of milk societies and their federation. This chapter deals with the constitution
of milk societies, their working and the co-ordination & participation among the milk producing
members and their society.
14.1 Formation of Milk Societies and their Coverage Area
75% of societies under the Mahila Dairy Scheme was formed after 2009-10 and the rest
before 2010.
On an average the coverage area of each society is 3.5 kms
Under each society, on an average 1.5 villages are covered.
Under each society, on an average 39.6 households are covered.
14.2 Meeting of Milk Societies
14.2.1 Constitution of general body and organization of its meetings: Out of the 24 milk
societies covered under the study, 83% affirmed that the meetings of their general body are
organized as per requirement. On the other hand, 9% reported that their general body meeting
is held annually while 8% of them did not offer any response in this regard. Nearly 97% of
the milk societies confirmed that majority of the members participate in general body
meetings. As for presentation of annual accounts before the general body, 98% of the
societies reported that the annual accounts were being presented before the general body and
the members actively participate in the presentation.
14.2.2 Constitution of Executive Committee and organization of its meetings: Out of the 24%
societies covered under the study, 98% reported having executive committee duly constituted
in their society. During the study, it came to light that on an average the executive
committees hold 9 meetings in a year and all the executive committees maintained minutes
books. In the meetings of executive committee, reportedly, the following points were being
discussed (Table 14.1).
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Table 14.1: Points generally discussed in the meeting of Executive Committee (multiple response)
(n=24) Issues discussed in the meetings Nos. %
Price of milk and the issue relating to payments 7 31.8% Making women self-dependent 2 9.1% Problems relating to animals husbandry 2 9.1% Improvement in quality and cleanliness of milk and increasing in milk production 5 22.7% Quality of fodder 5 22.7% Facilitating loans to society members 2 9.1% Increasing the number of milch animals to increase milk production 3 13.6% Head load subsidy 1 4.5% Ganga Gai Mahila Dairy Pariyojana 1 4.5% Availability of medicine 2 9.1%
Total 30 136.4% Source: AMS Survey
14.2.3 From the above table it emerges that in the executive meetings mainly the issues, such as,
price of milk and its payment; quality & cleanliness of milk and increasing milk production;
quality of fodder and increasing the number of milch animals are discussed.
14.2.4 Co-ordination among executive committee members: On this issue in all the milk societies
it was reported that there was good co-ordination among the members of the executive
committees.
14.3 Co-ordination between Beneficiaries and the Members of Milk Societies
14.3.1 Participation by beneficiaries in the
meetings of their society: As shown in
table 14.2.1, 73% of the beneficiaries
reported that they were taking part in the
meeting of their society. Further, when these
beneficiaries were asked as to the number of
times they participated in the meetings of
their society during last 3 three years, a
great majority (88%) of them reported that
they took part in 2 to 11 during last 3
years (Table 14.2.2)
14.3.2 Further, the participant who affirmed
having attended the meetings of their
society were also asked if the annual
accounts, including, profit and loss accounts were presented in the meetings attended by
Table 14.2.1: Participation in the meetings of their society by beneficiaries (n=240)
Particulars Nos. % Participate 176 73.3% Do not participate 63 26.3% No reply 1 0.4% Source: AMS Survey
Table 14.2.2: No. of meetings of society attended by the beneficiaries during last 3 years
No. of meetings No. of participant (n) % 2-11 154 87.50% 12-21 4 2.27% 22-31 3 1.70% No reply 15 8.52% Total 176 100%
Source: AMS Survey
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them. In this regard, 74% of such beneficiaries reported that these documents were placed in
the meetings attended by them.
14.3.3 System in place for redressing the grievances of the beneficiaries: A minuscule 5%
beneficiaries affirmed that their society has would in place a system for redresshal of their
grievances. This clearly calls for the need to put in place this system (Table 14.3).
Table 14.3: System in place for redressing the grievances of the beneficiaries Arrangement Nos. ¼n½ %
System exists 13 5.4% No system in place 225 93.8% No reply 2 0.8%
Total 240 100.0% Source: AMS Survey
14.3.4 As shown in table 14.3, only 5.4% beneficiaries affirmed having grievances redressal system
in their society. When these beneficiaries were further asked as to the type of grievances that
were generally being received, they mainly mentioned following—
Diseases among cattle
Non receipt of head lone subsidy
Chaff cutter not being made available
Milk price being made inadequate
Problems being faced in regard to loan for purchasing milch animals.
14.3.5 Satisfaction level of the members of milk societies with the working of their society: As
shown in table 14.4, a great majority (82%)
of beneficiaries expressed satisfaction with
the working of their society. Those who
were not satisfied with the working of their
society, mentioned the following reasons
behind the same—
Price of milk being lower than those
prevailing in local market (32%)
Non-availability of fodder timely (12%)
The grievances of the members not addressed (14%)
Veterinary doctor not being available regularly (16%)
Complaint box having not been placed in the society (7%)
Non-availability of loan (7%)
Table 14.4: Satisfaction level of beneficiaries
with the working of their society Level of satisfaction Nos.¼n½ %
Very Satisfied 59 24.6% Satisfied 138 57.5% Somewhat satisfied 28 11.7% Not satisfied 15 6.3%
Total 240 100.0 Source: AMS Survey
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14.4 Complaints of Milk Producers and the Feedback of Milk Societies in this
Regard
14.4.1 Out of 24 milk societies covered under the study, about half (50%) of them reported that they
had put in place a system for resolving the complaints of their members. When asked as to
the number of complaints received during one year preceding the survey, all included, 29
complaints were reported to have been received out of which 10 complaints were resolved.
14.4.2 Complaints generally received by
milk societies from their members:
The complaint generally received by
the milk societies are presented in
table 14.5. Normally, as reported by
the milk societies, the complaints
pertain mainly in regard to the price
of milk, non-availability of
feed/fodder timely and delay in
payments, animal health, those
relating to loans, etc. (Table 14.5).
14.4.3 Suggestion of beneficiaries for improvement in Mahila Dairy Scheme: Nearly three-
fourth (75%) of the milk societies reported that
suggestions are invited from the members for
improvements in the working of the society (Table
14.6.1). The milk committees, who confirmed that
suggestions of the members were being invited for
improvement in the scheme, were asked to state the
important suggestions that were received during last
one year preceding the survey. The details in this regard are presented in table 14.6.
Table 14.6: % Suggestion of milk producers on improvement in Mahila dairy scheme Suggestions Nos. % Milch animals should be fed millets/calcium to for increasing their productivity 4 23.5% Milch animals should be given neat & clean fodder 1 5.9% Sale Price of milk should be enhanced 6 35.3% Paying attention towards to quality of milk 1 5.9% Loans be made available at on easy terms for purchase of milch animals 2 11.8% Having improved breed cattle be encouraged 1 5.9% Subsidy be provided on Animal feed 1 5.9% Medicine be made available timely 2 11.8%
Total 18 105.9% Source: AMS Survey
Table 14.5: complaints generally received by
milk societies from their members (n=24)
Type of complaints Nos. % Price of milk 14 48.3%
Non-availability of feed/fodder timely 3 10.3%
Animal health 2 6.9%
Delay in payments, 3 10.3%
Non-availability of head loan 1 3.4%
Loan related 2 6.9%
Distance from the society 1 3.4%
Subsidy related 1 3.4%
No reply 2 6.9%
Source: AMS Survey
Table 14.6.1: % societies who
affirmed that suggestion for
improvement in the working of
society were being invited ¼n=24½ Particulars Nos. %
Yes 18 75%
No 6 25%
Source: AMS Survey
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14.4.4 From the above table it is evident that the milk producers were mainly concerned about cattle
feed, enhancement in sale price of milk suggestion relating to increase in milk price and
making available loans on easy terms for purchasing high breed cattle.
14.4.5 Status of the cooperation provided by district level officials to milk societies. The situation reported by milk societies in this regard is presented in table 14.7. Nearly one-third of the milk societies reported getting cooperation of the said official almost always. Further one-fifth of them stated that they were generally getting cooperation of district level officials. Enhancement in sale price of milk, availability of Doctor and availability of the facility of artificial insemination were reported to be the areas of main concern.
Table 14.7: % Status of cooperation received from District official by milk societies
Particulars Nos. % Always 8 33.3% Generally 5 20.8% Seldom 6 25.0% Not in general 5 20.8% Total 24 100.0%
Source: AMS Survey
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Chapter-15 Contribution made by the State Govt. by Way
of Wages and Operational Expenses with Respect to Milk Production under the Scheme
15.1 Status of Expenditure in the Operation the Scheme 15.1.1 Funds received and utilised from the beginning of the scheme- Mahila Dairy Scheme was initiated in the state of Uttrakhand in the year 1994-95. It was then the part of the State of Uttar Pradesh. Funds were received for the scheme under STEP Phase and 5-Year plans from Government of India and the State Government during different years as presented in Annexure 9(A) and Annexure 9(B). The brief of the same presented below- (a) Fund received and utilised under STEP Phase: Under this phase a sum of rupees 1449.60 lakhs from the Central Government and another sum of rupees 229.78 from the State Government (Total 1679.38 lakhs) was the received from 1994-1995 to 2014-2015. This amount was utilised in developing infrastructural facilities to promote the Dairy industry in the State. This resulted in improvement in the financial status of Milk cooperatives/federations. As against this, a sum of 1564.97 lakhs (93%) was utilised and the balance was returned (Table 15.1).
Table 15.1: Year-wise Funds received, spent and returned under STEP Phase for Mahila Dairy Scheme (in Rs. Lakhs)
Year Funds Received Funds Utilized/Returned Central Govt. State Govt. Total Utilized Returned
First step (Phase-08) 1994-95 to 1997-98 275.967 42.560 318.527 204.117 114.410 Phase-09: (U.S.Nagar, Almora and Nainital) 1997-98 to 1999-00 152.091 32.300 184.391 184.391 0.000
Phase-10: (Bageshewer, Chapawat, Rudraprayag, Dehradun and Pauri) 1997-98 to 2000-01 335.783 56.305 392.088 392.088 0.000 Phase-12: (Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Tehri and Uttarkashi) 1998-99 to 1999-00 244.08 46.500 290.580 290.580 0.000
Phase-16: (U.S.Nagar, Almora and Nainital) 1999-00 to 2003-04 175.500 19.500 195.000 195.000 0.000 Phase-U.A.-01 (Haridwar) 2001-02 to 2004-05 121.123 14.710 135.833 135.833 0.000
(b) Funds received and utilised during 5-year plan period: Under 5-year plans, starting
from 1992-93 till 2015-16, a sum of 22 lakhs was received under the scheme by way of
the contribution made by the Government of India (with the aid received from UNICEF)
and another sum of Rs. 3398.124 lakhs contributed by the state itself. The assistance
received from Central Government between 8th and 10th 5-year plans was utilised in
formation of self-help groups and the assistance provided by the state government is
being utilised in the disbursement of salary and wages to the functionaries and in the
formation of milk societies. Out of the total funds received, a sum of 3209.841 (94%)
was utilised and the balance 6% was returned unspent.
Table 15.2: Details of the funds received and utilized during 5-year plan period Year Funds Received Funds Utilized/Returned UNICEF State Govt. Total Utilized Returned 8th Five-year plan (1992-97) 1992-93 to 1996-97 21.294 382.769 404.063 366.963 37.100
9th Five-year plan (1997-2002) 1997-98 to 2001-02 0 673.760 673.760 626.933 46.827 10th Five-year plan (2002-2007) 2001-02 to 2006-07 0 484.700 484.700 484.700 11th Five-year plan (2007-12) 2006-07 to 2011-12 0 846.660 846.660 12th Five-year plan (2002-17) 2012-13 to 2015-16 0.000 1010.235 1010.235 1001.025 9.210 Overall 21.294 3398.124 3419.418 2479.621 93.127
Source: Mahila Dairy Head office, Almora
15.1.2 District-wise funds contributed by the state and central government between 2010-11
and 2015-16: The amount released by the state and central governments between 2010-11
and 2015-16 for different district of states is presented at Annexure-10 of the report. The
amount mentioned in this Annexure is included in the amount mentioned under paragraph-
15.1 (A& B)
15.1.3 The existing source of funds of Mahila Dairy Scheme: Presently, the Mahila Dairy Scheme
is being funded exclusively by the state government and no funds are received from central
government since 2014-15. As such, as of now, the scheme is being funded by the state
government alone.
15.2 Amount Spent by Way of Wages and Salaries with Respect to Milk
Production
15.2.1 In order to calculate the amount spent by the state government by way of wages and salaries
with respect to milk production, total production of milk and the total amount spent by way of
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wages and salaries during the year was taking at the base. The detail of the total amount (Rs.
307.045 lakhs) spent by the state government during 2015-16 under Mahila Dairy Scheme is
presented in (table 15.3).
Table 15.3: Amount spent by the state government for Mahila Dairy Scheme during 2015-16 under various heads Sl. Description Heads Total (Rs.) 1 Formation of Women milk societies 1,404,000.00 2 Distribution of chuff cutter to SCP members 1,421,000.00 3 Administrative, monitoring and supervision expenses 25,159,500.00 4 Propulsion charges 921,000.00 5 Extension work and training 878,000.00 6 Overhead expenses 921,000.00
Overall 30,704,500.00
Source: Mahila Dairy Head office, Almora
15.2.2 The above table shows that a sum of Rs. 251.595 lakhs was spent in all the 13 districts of the
state under the salaries/ wages head. Accordingly, the expenditure incurred per litre of milk
as against the total expenses (all heads of expenditure included) and that against the total
expenses made under salary and wages during 2015-16 is presented ahead—
(a) Cost per litre of milk collected with respect to the total salary/wages paid: In this
regard the details are presented in the following table, from which it is evident that under
the Mahila Dairy Programme (all districts taken together), a sum of Rs. 1.74 comes to be
the expenditure per litre of milk collected as against the total salary/wages paid to the
functionaries
Sl. Mill collection per day (lts.) Annual Mill collection per day (lts.) Annual expenditure in wages/salary Expenditure per litre of milk collected 1 39616 14459840 25,159,500.00 1.74 Source: Mahila Dairy Head office, Almora
It would be worthwhile to mention in above regard that as shown in table 6.5 under
paragraph 6.5.12 paragraph that in the sample districts the government of Uttrakhand is
presently contributing Rs. 0.75 per litre of milk collected while this sum comes to Rs.1.74
in case of the scheme as a whole. This is because the sample districts include the ones
where milk production/collection is higher and there are many expenses which are made
at state level but not at districts level.
(b) Cost per litre of milk collected with respect to the total expenditure incurred under
this scheme: As shown in the following table, the cost per litre of milk collected under
Mahila Dairy Scheme with respect to the total expenses in the running of the scheme,
comes to Rs. 2.13 per litre of milk collected. As for profitability, at minimum purchase
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cost of Rs. 32.00 per litre and maximum sale price of Rs. 38.00 per litre, a sum of
Rs. 6.00 per litre is earned as profit under the scheme (the details in this regard are
presented at Annexure-11). Out of this profit, the milk federation pay salary to their staff,
while the expenditure for payment of wages and salary of Mahila Dairy Scheme is borne
by the state government. This way the Mahila Dairy Scheme is a profitable scheme a part
from giving contribution in the empowerment of women.
15.2.3 From the above facts, it comes to like that the situation regard to milk collection under the
Mahila Dairy Scheme is quite satisfactory with respect to the total expenditure incurred in the
scheme as well as the salary/wages paid.
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Chapter-16 Monitoring of the Activities of the Mahila Dairy Scheme
Monitoring is an important component of any scheme to gauze the progress of the scheme from time
to time and to make mid-course corrections and also to see whether the scheme is running in right
direction or not. The Mahila Dairy Scheme having its spread across the far-flung villages, the district
level set up has an important role in this activity. Accordingly, the district level officials were asked
as to the steps being taken by them in this regard. This chapter deals with the same.
16.1.1 Organization of review meetings at departmental level: The district level officials all the
sample district affirmed that the review of the progress of Mahila Dairy Scheme and its
activity is done regularly. The situation is this regard is presented in table 16.1.
Table 16.1: Periodicity of review meetings in sample district in regard to Mahila Dairy Scheme and the points discussed therein
Sl. District Interval of meetings Main points of Agenda 1 Haridwar Fortnightly To raise the number of societies. Augmenting milk production. Updation of the books of account of milk societies. Issues relating to quality of milk. Grievances/complaints of milk societies. 2 Tehri Monthly Compliance of previous meetings Achievement against the target for milk collection. Discussion on the activity of milk societies. 3 Nainital Monthly Fixing target for milk collection. Fixing target for formation of new milk societies. Analysis of the quality of milk. 4 Pithoragarh Fortnightly How to increase milk collection. Enhancement in the rate of milk. Distribution of dividend 5 Pauri Monthly Animal feed/fodder Seed distribution and its cost Duddgh Mulya Protsahen Dividend 6 U.S.Nagar Monthly Status of milk collection in the milk societies Profitability of the scheme.
Source: AMS Survey
16.1.2 From the above table (16.1) it comes to like that while in some districts the review meetings
are held fortnightly, in others, the same is held on monthly basis. Moreover, no fixed agenda
is followed in the districts for the review meetings. Since the Mahila Dairy Scheme is an
important and target oriented scheme, it is imperative that a uniform agenda is followed in all
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the districts for the review of the progress of the scheme. The following could be the issues
for discussion in these meetings –
Compliance of the decisions taken in previous meetings.
No. of total milk societies, active societies and inactive societies in the beginning of the
month.
Activating the inactive societies.
Formation of new societies and deciding target for the same.
Total milk collection for the month and analysis of shortfall or increase in milk
collection.
Deciding target for milk collection in the months to follow.
Quality of the collected milk and improvements in the same.
Deciding on the extension an publicity activity for the expansion of the scheme.
Progress and utilization of funds received under various heads.
Considering implementation new programmes under the scheme from time to time.
Identification of the well performing milk societies and giving them due recognition.
Grievances/complains of milk societies.
16.1.3 The above list is simply indicative and this may be given final shape after taking up the same
at departmental level in order that a uniform agenda is followed by the all the districts in the
review meetings.
16.1.4 Organization of meetings with the office bearers of milk societies: The milk societies
formed under the scheme hold and important position among all the stakeholders of the
scheme. Therefore, it is imperative that meetings are held with them on a regular basis. In this
regard the incharges of all sample districts reported that meetings are held with the office
bearers of make societies. Most of them reported that these meetings are organized at an
interval of three months or as per need. Further, when asked as to the number of meetings that
were held during the year prior to the survey, in Nainital 100 meetings, in Pithoragarh 15
meetings, in U.S.Nagar 5 meetings and in Pauri, Tehri and Haridwar 4 meetings each were
reported to have been organized during the stated period. This clearly so that regular dialogue
is maintained with the milk societies. In this regard it is suggested that for this purpose also a
uniform agenda be fixed for interaction with the office bearers of the milk societies along
with the periodicity at which these meeting should be held.
16.1.5 Feed back of departmental official about monitoring of milk societies: An overwhelming
majority (88%) of the milk societies affirmed that the departmental officials were monitoring
their activities from time to time. Those involved in monitoring were reported to be the likes
of block level officials, milk federation officials, district level officials and the supervisors.
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Chapter-17 Effectiveness of Mahila Dairy Scheme
17.1 Views of the Officials of Sample Districts about the Effectiveness of
Mahila Dairy Scheme
17.1.1 Social and economic benefits: Though in the opinion of all the district level officials of the
sample districts the scheme was a successful one, yet majority of them suggested that the
scheme should be merged with Milk Federation. Since the scheme is exclusively meant for
women, all of them were of the view that under the scheme only women groups are
constituted and they (Women) have been getting following benefits out of the scheme –
Economic benefits: Having become capable of doing self employment, keeping account
of financial transitions and receiving payment directly under the scheme, they have
become proficient in taking decision. Factually under the scheme they get employment at
their door steps, hence they are able to stand on their own.
Social benefits: On account of working independently in the milk societies, they are acquiring
leadership qualities and capability to take independent decisions. After their association with the
scheme, the women in rural area have started taking interest in the education of their children.
More importantly, they are getting an opportunity to work as a team.
17.1.2 Affiliation of Mahila Dairy Members with others schemes: During the study it came to
like that a number of Mahila Dairy women members have acquired important position in
various forums, like Gram Pradhan, BDC member, etc. After joining the scheme they
independently take decisions on domestic issues, such as, care of their cattle, education of
their children, domestic affairs and income, expenditure and investments. During the study,
protection against middle men emerged as the major benefit. If viewed in the context of the
increase in the number of women associated with the scheme and the increase in the number
of the improved breed milch animals during last 5 years prior to the survey, the scheme has
definitely been a great success (table 17.1).
Table 17.1% Improvements under some specific heads during last five years prior to survey in the opinion of the incharges of sample districts Sl. District During last 5 years
No. of women associated with the scheme Increase in the number of improved breed of milch animals 1 Nainital 3762 50% 2 Haridwar 200 175 Improved breed milch animals 3 Pithoragarh Information not available 70% 4 Tehri 384 40% 5 U.S.Nagar 4000 80% 6 Pauri 1000 50%
Source: AMS Survey
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17.1.3 Suggestions of district level official for successful running of the scheme: The following
suggestion were given by the district level officials in this regard –
Independent organizational structure be developed for the Mahila Dairy Scheme and
the employ presently working should be regularised.
The honoraria of the employees be enhanced/they may be given salary equal to the
government employees.
The scheme may be expanded and an incentive scheme may be introduced under the
scheme to bring an increase in the number of milk societies and the women members.
For expansion of the scheme, the incentive should be linked to target and the targets
and budget may accordingly be enhanced under these heads.
At district level experienced person should be appointed.
Subsidy may be made available for purchase of improved breed milch animals.
The higher officials should provide guidance from time to time.
17.1.4 Suggestions of district level officials for making the scheme more effective: In this regard,
the suggestions made by district level officials are presented in table 17.2 –
Table 17.2: Suggestions of district level officials for making the scheme more effective
Sl. District Suggestions 1 Nainital The women should affiliated to other departments as well. Fund allocation for running the scheme may be increased. Human resource for the scheme may be enhanced. 2 Haridwar All Mahila Dairy personal should be imparted special training. In order to encourage the employees, they may be given salary equal to that of the government employees. The basic problems of Mahila Dairy Scheme should be addressed at a faster pace. At district level knowledgeable and experienced persons should be posted 3 Pithoragarh The target for formation of societies may be increased. Budget may be enhanced. Subsidy may be given on animal feed. Regular availability of medicines may be ensured. Cattle camps may be organized at regular intervals. 4 Tehri Fund allocation for publicity may be enhanced. Availability of manpower may be ensured. Independent structure for Mahila Dairy Scheme be created. Salaries may be enhanced. 5 U.S.Nagar & 6 Pauri The milk societies may be imparted training every year. Loans may be arranged for milk societies to enable them buy high-breed milch animals. Subsidy on animal feed may be given to farmers. The target for the women to be associated with the scheme may be increased.
Source: AMS Survey
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17.2 Opinion of district level authorities in regard to merging the scheme with other
schemes: In this regard, the views of district level authorities are presented in table 17.3.
Most of the officials were of the view that the scheme is now linked with Ganga Gai Mahila
Dairy Yojana, which will be of great help to the members of Mahila Dairy Scheme in
purchasing high-breed milch animals. Overall, they were of the view that scheme should be
run independently.
Table 17.3: Opinion of district level authorities in regard to merging the scheme with other schemes:
Sl. District Opinion of district level authorities 1 Haridwar Mahila Dairy Scheme is already linked with Ganga Gai Mahila Dairy Yogna and the women members have option to avail lone for purchase of improved breed milch animals under the scheme and training on animal husbandry. Nainital The scheme is already linked to Ganga Gai Mahila Dairy Yojna. 2 Pithoragarh The scheme is already linked to Ganga Gai Mahila Dairy Yojna. May be linked to under 12th 5-year plain the scheme wherein women members have option to avail lone for purchase of improved breed milch animals. 4 Tehri The scheme is already linked to Ganga Gai Mahila Dairy Yojna. 5 U.S.Nagar The scheme is already linked to Ganga Gai Mahila Dairy Yojna. 6 Pauri The scheme already linked to Ganga Gai Mahila Dairy Yojna.
Source: AMS Survey
17.2.2 Special benefit which are not available under other scheme: On the issue of the special
benefit that are available to women milk producers, most of them office bearers of the milk
societies formed under the scheme mentioned the ones which are available under the others
schemes as well. Only a few of them mentioned the benefits like free training, timely
availability of seeds and the Ganga Gai Mahila Dairy Yojna.
17.3 Views of Women Milk Societies about the Success of Mahila Dairy
Scheme:
17.3.1 Those who confirmed about the success of the scheme:
As shown in table 17.4.1, nearly 71% of the
milk societies reported that the scheme was
fully successful. Only 1% of them stated the
scheme to have been unsuccessful. This clearly
implies that the scheme has been quite
successful in the opinion of women milk
societies.
17.3.2 Contribution of the scheme in economic upliftment of women: Nearly 59% women
milk societies were of the views that scheme has been successful in making the women
members self dependent. Another 35% of them were of the view that the scheme had been
able to bring about economic improvement in the lives of women (Table 17.4.2).
Table 17.4.1: Opinion of milk societies about success of the scheme
Table 17.4.2 Contribution of the scheme in economic up-liftment of women
Contribution Numbers Percent
Has been helpful making women self dependent. 10 58.8%
There has been improvement in economic condition of women 6 35.3%
Get subsidy for fodder. 1 5.9%
Total 17 100%
Source: AMS Survey
17.3.3 Contribution of the scheme in social upliftment of women: Nearly 47% women milk
societies were of the view that the scheme had been working as a torch bearer for the women
members. Another 53% of them stated that the scheme had been helpful creating awareness
among the women members and they had become capable of carrying out monitory
transactions. This is corroborated from the very fact that during last 3 years prior to the
survey there had been an increase of 32 women members per society and an increase of 16
high-breed milch animals per society (table 17.5).
Table 17.5: Contribution of the scheme in social upliftment of women (multiple answer) Contribution Number Percentage As a torch bearer for women 8 47.1% helpful creating awareness among the women members and they had become capable of carrying out monitory transactions 9 52.9% No contribution 3 17.6%
Source: AMS Survey
17.3.4 Improvement in the decision making power of women: Nearly 58% of the women milk
societies were of the view after joining the scheme the women members were able to take
decision on domestic affairs of their own and on their personal issues and in regulating
household expenses. Likewise in the opinion of 79% of them the women had become able to
solve their problems.
17.3.5 Protection against middle men: In this regard based on the feedback of milk societies it
came to light that largely the member milk producers sell their milk to their society owing to
the benefits available to them under the Mahila Dairy Scheme. A few member sell milk to
the private parties as well but it does not involved their exploitation from the middle men.
17.3.6 Reason behind partial success/failure of the scheme in the perception of those having
said so: Those of the societies in whose opinion the scheme was either a failure or partially
successful, quoted the reasons, such as, low rate paid by the federations for milk, inadequate
facility for purchase of fodder, non availably of artificial insemination facility, etc. to be the
reasons behind failure/partial success of the scheme.
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17.3.7 Other alternatives available for the operations of the scheme: In this regard, none of the
milk societies were found to leave in favour of merging the scheme with any other scheme.
They were of the view that there were some shortcomings in the scheme and by overcoming
the same and by simultaneously by undertaking publicity drives, the scheme should
continue.
17.3.8 Views of milk societies for successful running of the scheme: A number of suggestions
were put forth in this regard, the major ones being need for increasing the purchase rate of
milk, enhancing publicity efforts, ensuring better availability of fodder, etc. (table 17.6)
Table17.6 : Suggestions of milk societies for successful running of Mahila Dairy Scheme (multiple answers)
Suggestions made Nos. % Rate for purchase of milk be increased 9 37.5% Fodder availability may be improved 3 12.5% Make societies should get all those facilities which have been approved by the government 5 20.8% Betterment be made in the availability of milk room and milk cooler 1 4.2% Publicity efforts may be given a push 6 25.0% Provision of salary/TA/DA may be made under this scheme for running of the scheme 1 4.2% Arrangement of husk store be made at the societies 1 4.2% Women member should given training on regular basis 1 4.2% Total 27 112.5%
Source: AMS Survey 17.5 Opinion of beneficiaries about the effectiveness of the scheme 17.5.1 As shown in table 17.7, nearly 59% of the beneficiaries were of the view that the scheme was totally successful. Another 34% stated the same to be partially successful. Thus majority of the beneficiaries had positive views about the scheme. Those who were of the otherwise opinion in regard to the success of the scheme were only a few (7%). 17.5.2 The beneficiaries who opined that the scheme was successful, reported the following contributions made by the scheme in their lives-
Economic contribution% Got an opportunity to take up income generating activity: became self dependent: got to know new things and economic condition was improved.
Table17.7: % Opinion of beneficiaries about the effectiveness of the scheme
Perticulers (n) % Totaly successful 142 59.17% Partially successful 81 33.75% Un successful 17 7.08% Total 240 100.00%
Source: AMS Survey
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Social contribution% Women got an opportunity to come forward society: their social status was improved: they had become capable of taking decisions on their own & were able to transact money and their participation in social forums had increased. 17.6 Suggestions of beneficiaries for stability and successful running of
the scheme 17.6.1 The following were the main suggestion out of a number of suggestions made by the beneficiaries in above record- Price of milk should enhanced ¼39-8%½ The beneficiaries should be complete information about the scheme ¼13-6%½ Women should be encouraged more and more ¼10-6%½ Wider publicity of the scheme be made ¼15-3%½ Facility of loaning may be made easier and interest rates may be reduced¼5-1%½ The better performing milk producer may be given to incentive ¼4%½ 17.6.2 Based on the feedback on district level officials, milk societies, beneficiaries and the other findings of the study, it emerges that the scheme has been successful and it (the scheme) holds even better chances of success after its linkage with the Ganga Gai Mahila Dairy Yojna. The scheme has been able to contribute in the socio-economic upliftment of women. Based on the suggestions of various stake holders, the following suggestions are made for successful running of the scheme & The coverage of the scheme may be extended to the areas where it is not present as of now. The target for formation of milk societies may be increase and the women may be encouraged to join the scheme why making them aware about the benefits/facilities available under the Ganga Gai Mahila Dairy Yojna. Greater emphasis be laid on the publicity of the scheme to make the women aware about the full scheme and fund allocation for the purpose may be increased. In order to inculcated the feeling of competition among milk producers, they may be given incentive in the pattern of Utter Pradesh where the highest milk producers at district and state level are given a handsome cash by way of award. The review of availability of husk godown may be made and the same be provided at milk societies where ever need be in order to ease out fodder availability. Training should be given special emphasis. The organizational structure Mahila Dairy Scheme be finalized and well considered decision may be taken on enhancing their salary/wages and other benefits.
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Chapter-18 Major Findings and Recommendations
18.1 Justification for Creation and Need of the Scheme 18.1.1 In the hill areas of the state means of irrigation are not available except a few valleys. As a result formers have to depend on rains for agriculture. The rural economy of UttraKhand is solely dependent on animal husbandry and forestry. There is lack of industries in the state. On the other hand burden of animal husbandry, agriculture, milk production, fuel, fodder. etc. lies on women. However, because of various socio-cultural constraints the women in the state were not able to get themselves mainstreamed in to the economic activities and they were not able to develop self confidence and cohesion with the other groups in the community. 18.1.2 With the objective of librating the women of the state from the above shackles, the Mahila Dairy Scheme was introduced in the state and it started functioning since 1994-95. The sole aim of the scheme was to seek improvement in the socio-economic condition of the women at last. 18.1.3 Presently there are 1183 women milk societies in the state. Through these committees 42383 women are already associated with the scheme. Interestingly, the participation of women belonging to 40-70 year age group have highest (62%) participation in the scheme. On the basis of economic clarification, more than half (51%) of the beneficiaries associated with the scheme are the ones belonging to the BPL category. Nearly 58% of the beneficiaries are less educated. Social category-wise, 28% of the women member belongs to SC/ST/OBC category. 18.1.4 From the above facts it is evident that 51% of BPL women are associated in the scheme. 58% of women members are less educated and 28% of the total women members belongs to SC/ST/OBC category. Therefore, the scheme appears to be justified for upliftment, complete development and self dependence of women in the state. 18.2 Training Facility and Trainings Imparted to the Employees of the
Scheme, Milk Producers and Secretaries of Milk Societies 18.2.1 There are two training centres in the state for providing training on dairy industry, one in Almora and another in Dehradun. This apart, trainings are also imparted at field level. The department has made provision of and engaged trainers like Seniors Trainers, Trainers (both male & female) for providing training at field level. During the study emerged that no trainers for field training have been appointed in district Pitoragarh and
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Tehri. On the other hand U.S.Nagar has sufficient provision of these trainers, while in district Nainital to more trainers have been requisitioned. This apart the number of field trainers has been reported to be inadequate in district Haridwar, too. 18.2.2 The trainings imparted to departmental employees, milk producers, office bearers of milk societies mainly include secretary training, executive committee member s training, milk
society President s training, for the development and animal husbandry training, staff training, clean milk production work-shops, farmers induction training, refresher training, etc. In sample district, starting from 2009-10 to 2013-14 a total of 860 beneficiaries/staff members were given training under the scheme. This apart, 46 work-shops/seminars were organized. The details of these are given in (table 7.1 and 7.3) of chapter 7. 18.2.3 In addition to our trainings were organized under the scheme through external organizations, which include e-governance, gender issues, business appreciation programme, etc. The details of these trainings may be seen at table 7.4 in chapter-7. 18.2.4 Based on the feedback of milk societies, during the reference period (2009-10 to 2013-14), secretary/tester training, AI worker training, animal husbandry and fodder development training well given to 5%, 4% and 7% beneficiaries, respectively per society per year. Mostly these training were imparted during the reference period, though some of the milk societies also conformed having received Secretary training and SHG training. The details in this regard may be seen as table 7.6. So for as the beneficiaries are concerned, nearly 65% of them affmid having received training on animal husbandry and fodder development. 18.2.5 Overall most of the beneficiaries received Secretary/tester training (11.54%) and animal husbandry & fodder development training (64.42%) and most of them reported that these trainings have been the most beneficial ones- Secretary/tester training (17.31%) and animal husbandry and fodder development (62.50%). Both these training carry important role in the implantation of Mahila Dairy Scheme.
18.2.6 Only 13% beneficiaries expressed the need for special trainings. Out of these 53% stressed on Secretary/Tester training: 28% on Executive Committee member’s training: 9% on AI
worker/veterinary services to and 9% on livestock breeding training/fodder development training. 18.2.7 From the above findings it may be deduced that there is need to review the arrangements for field level training, and in view of secretary/Tester training and animal husbandry & fodder development training having been reported to be quit beneficiaries, major emphasis be laid on these trainings in future.
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18.3 Availability of Plant and Machinery 18.3.1 There is no separate arrangement for transportation, chilling, processing, packaging of the milk procured from the beneficiaries of Mahila Dairy Scheme and for this purpose the infrastructure available under milk federations is made use of. In different sample district the following situation was reported in regard to the utilizations of milk processing plant.
District-Haridwar: Due to insufficient milk collection, the processing plant and milk room set up in the district is not utilized to its full capacity.
District-Tehri: Due to insufficient milk collection, the processing plant and milk room set up in the district is not utilized to its full capacity.
District-Nainital: The plant and machinery set up in the district is being utilized to its full capacity.
District-Pithoragarh: Due to insufficient milk collection, the processing plant and milk room set up in the district is not utilized to its full capacity. It was also informed that at times the plant is utilized more than the installed capacity.
District-Pauri: Due to insufficient milk collection, the processing plant and milk room set up in the district is not utilized to its full capacity. Moreover, due to short supply of fodder/feed, the same is disposed of directly without having to store.
District-U.S.Nagar: Due to insufficient milk collection, the processing plant and milk
room set up in the district is not utilized to its full capacity. It was also informed that the packaging facility available in the district is not adequate and due to lower demand in the market, this facility is underutilized. 18.3.2 So for as the availability of infrastructural facilities at milk society level is concerned, all the incharges of sample districts, excepting Haridwar, reported that the facilities, such as, milk room, administrative building, husk store and equipment, such as, testing equipment, electronic milk tester, milk production kit, first aid box, milk cane, bulk milk cooler, medicines, etc. were available at district level and were being fully utilized. On the other hand in district Haridwar milk room, husk store and bulk milk cooler were reported to be unnecessary. The details in this regard may be seen at paragraph 5.2 of chapter-5. 18.3.3 Availability and adequacy of husk and fodder godown at milk societies: So for as provision, need and utilization of husk godown, milk room and milk development centre is concerned, as per the feedback received from district level officials in this regard, in district Tehri, Nainital, Pithoragarh, Pauri and U.S.Nagar these facilities have been provided at the level of milk societies and the same are being presently utilized. In district Haridwar, it was reported that milk room and husk store were unnecessary. Overall,
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based on the feedback of the district level officials, basic facilities, such as, husk store, milk room and milk development centre. 18.3.4 Based on the feedback of the milk societies covered under the study in sample districts it came to like that the basic facility like lactometer (96%), milk canes (79%), carriage canes (88%), milk testing equipment (79%), vidarometer (71%), phenyl/alcohol/acid (83%), etc. were available with milk societies. However, among basic facilities, the availability of fodder/husk godown was affined by only 33.3% of the societies and that of milk room by only 56% of societies (chapter-5, table 5.6 & Annexure-12). Out of those who mentioned about the non availability of fodder/husk godown, 69% also stated that this facility was not necessarily required by them. Therefore, there is need to take stock of this issue based on merit and provide this facility where it is genially required. 18.3.5 Usage of fodder bank: The details in this regards are presented in chapter-9 (paragraph-9.3). Only 33.3% milk societies affirmed that the beneficiaries were buying fodder from the fodder banks set up at block level. On the other hand only 27.5% beneficiaries affirmed that they were buying fodder from the fodder bank set up at block level. Out of those who reported buying fodder from fodder bank, 80% reported the quality of fodder was good and 18% reported the same satisfactory. 97% of these beneficiaries also reported that the rates offered by fodder banks were lower than the market rates. 18.3.6 Based on the findings regarding the usage of fodder banks by the milk producers, it is evident that very few milk producers (27.5%) are buying fodder from the fodder banks. Distance of fodder banks from the villages and usage of locally grown fodder were mentioned to be the main reasons behind this.
18.3.7 From the forgoing findings it is clear that in districts Haridwar, Tehri, U.S. Nagar and Pauri, the milk processing plant is underutilized. Very few milk societies possess fodder/husk godown and there has been inadequate publicity to attract the formers towards the fodder banks established in the blocks of various districts. These issues, therefore, require greater attention to further improve the efficacy of the Mahila Dairy Scheme.
18.4 Availability of Veterinary Services 18.4.1 Except district Tehri, all other sample districts reported that veterinary services were regularly available. In district Tehri, AI workers undertake this task. 18.4.2 In regard to veterinary services, 88% of milk societies confirmed availability of this service. Most of them reported availability of the veterinary services, such as, medicine (95%), deworming tablets (67%) and vaccines (76%). Besides, nearly (74%) beneficiaries also
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confirmed that they were availing veterinary services through their milk society, such as, medicines (98%), vaccines (75%), deworming tablets (67%), etc. 18.4.3 Nearly 25% milk producers reported that all medicine were being made available to them as per their requirement. On the other hand 65% of them reported that some medicines had to be bought by them from outside also. Only 17% of them stated that all the medicine purchased from outside and 30% of these beneficiaries also confirmed that the expenditure made by them in buying medicines from outside was being reimbursed. 18.4.4 Regular availability of Veterinary Doctor% 37.5% milk societies and 50.4% milk producers reported that the services of veterinary doctor were regularly available. As for the source of veterinary doctor, nearly 92% of them reported that the veterinary doctor was available either from a government hospital or the doctor empanelled with the scheme. On the other hand, 36.7% milk producers reported that the veterinary doctor was available from a government hospital, 13.8% from private hospitals and 29.6% from the pool of doctors contracted under the scheme. 18.4.5 Organization of veterinary camps % In sample districts, between 2009-10 to 2014-15, more than 5244 camps were reportedly organized. District Nainital has maximum share (2380 camps) among these while district Pauri has the lowest share (97 camps). On an average, during the stated period 874 camps per district were organized (table 10.3). In regard to organization of these camps it is suggested that these camp should be organized on rotation basis giving equal preference to all the districts and the milk producers may be oriented on animal husbandry through these camps on regular basis. Besides, there has been consistent demand from the districts for AI workers. 18.4.6 It is recommended that under the skill development programme of the Prime Minister of India, sufficient number of AI workers may be trained in the ratio of the livestock population in each district so that the livestock owners may get veterinary and artificial insemination services at their doorsteps. 18.4.7 In regard to organization of veterinary camps, it is suggested that these camps may be organized in rotation to give fair repetition to all the districts and this forum may be used to disseminate information regarding animal husbandry.
18.5 Marketing of Milk 18.5.1 Mahila Dairy Scheme does not have any individual marketing network of its own and this task is taken care of by the milk federations. The milk collected from the milk societies formed under the scheme it sent to district level milk rooms where it is processed. 18.5.2 In all the districts the facility of milk processing and packaging was reported to be available (chapter-11, table-11.2). In all sample districts, the milk products, such as,
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processed milk, cheese, butter, curd, butter-milk are produced and brought in the market for sale. 18.5.3 Marketing through agents% The milk and milk products produced in the state are sold under the brand name Aanchal through agents or through the milk booths set up by the milk federation at different point. The milk products are delivered to the agents in rural and urban area by the Milk Federations through the milk vans hired for the purpose. 18.5.4 Presence of private players in the local milk market% In Haridwar, Nainital, Pithoragarh and U.S.Nagar, Gopalji brand has good presence. On the other hand, no private player was reported to be present in district Pauri. In most of the sample district decline in milk procurement was reported due to the presence of private players. 18.5.5 In recent year there has been a rapid increase in the demand of milk products owing to the changes the demography of India. The profitability of value added dairy milk products is estimated at 12 to 20 percent and the milk product segment is increasing by around 25% per year (chapter-1, paragraph-1.1.9. 18.5.6 From the above facts it is quit evident that the future of dairy industry is quit bright. Therefore, there is need to bring diversity in the production of milk products and to undertake aggressive for Aanchal brand to increase the sale of milk products. 18.5.7 Special incentive for increasing milk production and productivity% In this regard the system in place in other state were gone into and it came to like that in the state of Uttar Pradesh every year the highest milk producing farmer in each district of the state is given a cash award of Rs. 22000/- along with a Shield and Shawl. In the state of Uttra Khand there is provision of cash award under the Ganga Gai Mahila Dairy Yojna but this scheme needs to be expanded to whole state and to all dairy development schemes in order to create competition among the milk producers. 18.5.8 It is, therefore, suggested that the provisions of Ganga Gai Mahila Dairy Yojna may be made applicable to the milk producers under the various dairy development scheme in place in the state with requisite modification.
18.6 Availability of High Milk Yielding Milch Animals/Local Milch Animals 18.6.1 The details regarding the availability of various kinds of milch animals are given in chapter-10 (paragraph-10.10.6). The brief of the same is presented below: Beneficiaries having only native cows - 0.83% Beneficiaries having no cows - 27.50% Beneficiaries having native or she-calf - 15.83%
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Beneficiaries having only improved variety of cow - 50.00% Beneficiaries having cross breed cows - 5.00% Beneficiaries having native buffalo - 4.58% Beneficiaries having no buffalo - 55.00% Beneficiaries having native buffalo or she buffalo - 17.50% Beneficiaries having improve variety of buffalo - 14.17% Beneficiaries having cross-breed buffalo - 7.92% 18.6.2 From the situation presented above it is evident that there is abundance (55%) of
farmers having high-breed and cross-breed milch cows in the study area. Besides, the proportion of farmers having high-breed and cross-breed buffalo is also quit significant in the study area. Moreover, this situation can be further improved by providing additional trained AI workers in the rural areas.
18.7 Availability and Need of Bulls and Male Buffalos in Milk Societies and the Progenies Born of Natural and Artificial Insemination 18.7.1 The availability of the facility for natural and artificial insemination and the utilization of the said facility is briefly presented below (chapter-10, paragraph-10.8 to 10.4) Based on the feedback of district level official of districts U.S.Nagar, Pithoragarh, Nainital and Tehri, the arrangement available for natural and artificial insemination in these districts is quit adequate. District Haridwar does not have these facilities and in district Pauri, the available facility in this regard was reported to be inadequate. 18.7.2 High breed Progenies born of natural and artificial insemination% Based on the information made available by Animal Husbandry Department, the number of improved breed progenies born of natural and artificial insemination in sample districts between 2009-10 to 2013-14 is presented below: (table 18.1) Table 18.1: High breed Progenies born of natural and artificial insemination during 2009-10 to 2013-14 in sample districts
Sl. District Born of artificial insemination Born of natural insemination Cow species Buffalo species Cow species Buffalo species 1 Tehri 5735 4143 383 3298 2 Pithoragarh 2649 6425 29331 4218 3 Haridwar Not available 4 U.S.Nagar 125228 50716 0 0 5 Nainital 48276 21082 1676 4762
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Table 18.1: High breed Progenies born of natural and artificial insemination during 2009-10 to 2013-14 in sample districts
Sl. District Born of artificial insemination Born of natural insemination Cow species Buffalo species Cow species Buffalo species 6 Pauri 12925 5439 295 180
Total 194813 87805 31685 12458 Source: AMS Survey 18.7.3 From the above table it is evident that between 2009-10 and 2013-14, 194813 cow species 87805 buffalo species were born of artificial insemination. On the other hand 31685 cow species and 12435 buffalo species were born of natural insemination. In this, a share of District U.S.Nagar and Nainital has been quite high. The above numbers include not only the milk producers of Mahila Dairy Scheme but all the milk producers. 18.7.4 Availability of natural and artificial insemination facility based on the feedback of
milk societies: In this regard 48% milk societies reported availability of natural insemination facility in their area. On the other hand 83% of them confirmed availability of artificial insemination facility. Further, nearly 71% milk societies reported that majority of milk producers were taking advantage of these facilities while 18% of them stated that only few of the milk producers were taking advantage of the said facilities. 18.7.5 Availability of natural and artificial insemination facility based on the feedback of
beneficiaries: The beneficiaries reported the following status in regard to the availability of artificial and natural insemination facility in their village or along their milk route (table 18.2)- Table 18.2 % usage of artificial and natural insemination facility (n=240)
Those who confirmed availability of the service
Those who took benefit of the
service
No. of high breed progenies
born
Average fees per fertilization
Nos. % Nos. % Cow species
Buffalo species
Cow species
Buffalo species
Natural insemination 109 45.40% 57 52.29% 69 62 Rs.495.12 Rs 567.15 Artificial insemination 189 78.80% 144 76.19% 659 64 Rs 300.43 Rs.452.90 Source: AMS Survey 18.7.6 Based on above, 45% beneficiaries confirmed availability of natural insemination facility while the same proportion stood that 79% in case of artificial insemination. As for the usage of these facilities, out of those who confirmed availability of these services, 52% reported having made use of natural insemination facility while 76% confirmed having made use of artificial insemination facility.
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18.7.7 From the above findings it is amply clear that improved breed milch animal species far exceed the number of native milch animal species in the study area. Among these, the progenies born out of artificial insemination far exceed the number of those born of artificial insemination, particularly among the cow species. 18.7.8 Suggestions of district level officials for improving milch animal breed% In this regard, the following suggestions came forth- Tehri% High breed bulls may be made available. Pithoragarh+% For extensive publicity, use of cattle camps may be made. Haridwar% For lack of funds the facility of artificial and natural insemination is not available in the district. U.S.Nagar% AI workers may be trained in the district for the purpose. Nainital% Extensive publicity be made among milk producers for the purpose. Pauri% Sufficient number of trained AI workers be arrange in the district.
18.8 Adequacy of Functionaries under the Scheme 18.8.1 Present availability of functionaries in sample districts % Under the scheme, overall there are 125 functionaries engaged with this scheme and all of them are working on contractual basis. The details in this regard are given in chapter- 6. Accordingly, the tatus of availability of functionaries in sample district is presented below- District-Haridwar% The positions of trainers and women extension workers in the district are lying vacant. As against 12 positions, there are 5 contractual employees engaged in the district and 7 positions (nearly 58%) are lying vacant. The district has suggested that the functionaries may be given salary equal to that of government employees. District-Pithoragarh% In this district the important position like that of Assistant Manager, female extension workers, female trainers are lying vacant while milk production in the district is far batter compared to many other districts and the number of villages covered under the scheme exceeds 100. The district has suggested that independent organizational structure be developed for the scheme and the employees may be regularised. District-Tehri% In this district, on the plea of excessive work, the available man power has been reported to be insufficient, particularly that of female extension workers. In this district, too, demand has been raised to strengthen the structure of Mahila Dairy Scheme.
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District-Pauri % 5 positions of functionaries were reported to be vacant in the district, including 3 positions of female extension workers. Because of high workload, the availability of female extension workers was reported to be insufficient in the district. District-Nainital & U.S.Nagar% The number of functionaries available under the scheme was reported to be adequate in both these districts. Incidentally, apart from milk production, the number of villages and women beneficiaries covered under the Mahila Dairy Scheme in these districts is much higher compared to the other district, including the number of functionaries. In both these districts it has been suggested that the scope of Mahila Dairy Scheme should be expanded and the target for formation of milk societies be increased. 18.8.2 Discrepancies in the distribution of functionaries with respect to the number of villages and the number of beneficiaries covered under the scheme in the districts% During the study, it was observed that while on an overall basis on an average there are 12 villages per employee, the district-wise variations are quite significant in this regard. While, on the one hand, in district Pauri there are 20 villages per employee, on the other hand, in U.S.Nagar there are 8 villages per employee. Similarly, while on an overall basis on an average there are 474 beneficiaries per employees, the district-wise in this regard, too, are also quite significant. While in district U.S.Nagar there are 334 beneficiaries per employee, in district Pauri there are 601 beneficiaries per employee. 18.8.3 From the above facts it is evident that there is need to distribute the employees in keeping with the number of beneficiaries and villages covered under the scheme in each district so that there could be expansion in the scope of the scheme and more and more number of beneficiaries could be mainstreamed into the scheme in order to harness the contribution of women in the GDP. 18.8.4 Regularisation of employees of Mahila Dairy Scheme % All employees under the scheme have been engaged on contractual basis and there are suggestions that either an independent structure be created for the scheme or the employee may be treated at par with the government employees. In this regard action on regularization of employees may be taken up based on its original structure in keeping with the description given in paragraph- 6.1.3 of chapter- 6.
18.9 Scenario of Milk Collection 18.9.1 Number of beneficiaries enrolled with the milk societies % The findings of the study go to suggest that between 2012-13 and 2014-15, on an average, 28 to 30 members were enrolled in each society. This number remained almost constant during all the 3 years.
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18.9.2 Number of pourer members per society% This remained constant around 19 pourer members per milk society during 2012-13 and 2014-15. 18.9.3 Average daily milk production by the beneficiaries of the scheme% Out of the total beneficiaries cover under the scheme, 89% reported producing milk at the time of survey. Out of these (those producing milk), 23.8% reported producing 3-4 litres milk per day, 22% reported producing 5-6 litres milk per day, 11% around 7-8 litres per day and 20% reported producing more than 9 litres milk per day. On an average each milk producer is producing 7.69 litres milk per day. Further, out of those producing milk around 88% beneficiaries reported selling milk. 18.9.4 Sale of milk by milk producers to milk societies and to outsiders % In this regard it came to light that around 86% beneficiaries sell milk exclusively to their society. Around 7.5% of them sell milk to both, that is, to their society as well as to outsiders. Only 6.38% of them sell their milk exclusively to outsiders (chapter-11, table-11.6.3). 18.9.5 Average milk quantity sold daily by the milk producers % Based on the finding of the study, on an average each milk producer sells 5.62 litres milk per day to its society. However, the quantity of milk sold by them to their society and the outsiders taken together, this comes to 4.8 litres per day per beneficiary. 18.9.6 Sale price of the milk sold% On an average, the beneficiaries sell their milk @ Rs. 26.00 per litre to their societies and @ Rs. 30.00 per litre to outsiders. 18.9.7 Contribution of Mahila Dairy Scheme milk production% As of now, the contribution of Mahila Dairy Scheme to the total milk collection of UCDF is to the tune of 26%. On the other hand the contribution made by the scheme in the total milk collection under all dairy schemes in different district varies from 7% to 41%. The contributions made by the Mahila Dairy Scheme to total milk production in district Haridwar and Pithoragarh are comparatively far better than the other districts. 18.10 Partnership Among the Members of Milk Societies 18.10.1 The findings of this study bring to light that-
Majority of the members actively participate in general body meetings of their society. Annul accounts and other financial details are presented in these meetings. There is proper coordination amongst the members for various activities of their society. Nearly three- fourth (73%) of the beneficiaries also participate in the meetings and on an average these members attend 2 to 11 meetings per year. There is no formal system in place at present for addressing complains.
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A great majority (82%) of beneficiaries were satisfied with the working of their society. 18.10.2 From the above findings it is evident that the partnership between beneficiaries and their milk society is quite satisfactory. However, there is need to introduce a system whereby complains and grievances of the beneficiaries could be addressed.
18.11 Utility of Milk Routes and Impact 18.11.1 Availability of milk routes in districts % All the sample districts taken together, there are 123 milk routes. These milk routes pass through 43 development blocks. Among these, the presence of Mahila Dairy Scheme is in 70 milk routes covering 493 milk societies and 19596 milk producers (chapter-11, Table-11.6). In this regard the following facts surfaced- Pithoragarh% Along Pipli Marg and Thal Marg of Kanalichhina block: Berinag-Thal Marg of Berinag block: Didihat- Thal Marg of Didihat block and Munsiyari Thal Marg of Munsiyari block no milk society has been formed under the Mahila Dairy Scheme in the district. Pauri% Along Pokhal Marg, Gumkhal Marg, Rathuadhab, kotdwar- Haridwar Marg in Dugadda block: Pokhal Marg and Gumkhal Marg in Dwarikhal block: Thanuadhang Marg in Rikhinikhal block and Rudraprayag Marg in Khirsu block no milk society has been formed under the Mahila Dairy Scheme in the district. Nainital% In Ramgarh block of the district, out of 5 milk routes, only 2 milk routes have Mahila Dairy milk societies, that, too, one each. Besides, there is no milk society formed in Dhari and Betal Ghat. So much so, in Okhalkanda block of the district, out of 6 milk routes, Mahila Dairy milk societies have been formed in only one milk route, that is, in Haedakhan milk route- having 2 milk societies. All these blocks are located hill areas of the district, which shows that there is need to pay special attention towards the milk routes located in hill areas of the district. Tehri% In Dev Prayag and Tholdhar blocks are the district, there is no milk society constituted under the Mahila Dairy Scheme. Further, in Chamba block, out of 6 milk routes, milk societies under the scheme have been formed along only 2 milk routes. 18.11.2 It is clear from the above facts that the milk routes of various blocks wherein no milk
societies have been formed under the Mahila Dairy Scheme need be taken up for formation of milk societies so that more and more number of women could be associated with the scheme.
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18.11.3 Non-profitable milk routes% Reportedly, there is no non-profitable milk routes in district Haridwar. In district Nainital, 1 (Patkot) out of 37 milk routes: in district U.S.Nagar 1 (Jaspur-1) out of 37 milk routes: in district Pithoragarh 5 (Jakh Marg, Shilling, Badabe, Adikini and Jhulaghat) out of 20 milk routes: in district Pauri 4 (Khandas- Khirsoo, Dang-Khirkoti, Tehri-Jakhand and Dehalchauri) out of 17 milk routes were is reported to be non-profitable. 18.11.4 Thus, the finding of the study imply that in hill district the number of non-profitable milk routes is much higher than the number of such milk routes in plain districts. Therefore, special efforts are required to make the milk routes in districts profitable.
18.12 Justification of the Scheme with Respect to its Objective 18.12.1 Objectives of the scheme% The main objectives of the scheme are namely, forming milk societies of milk producers at village level: enabling milk producers get proper price of milk: enabling rural women get means of self employment and providing infrastructural base to milk federation for milk processing. The achievement of the scheme along these objectives is presented ahead. 18.12.2 Contribution of the scheme in formation of milk societies% Under the scheme a total of 1183 milk societies have been informed all over the state. A total of 42383 women beneficiaries are associated with these societies. In sample districts there are 497 women milk societies having 19596 beneficiaries. If look at the number of societies formed under the Mahila Dairy Scheme and that under the milk federation with respect to the total number of milk societies formed under both the agencies, the share of Mahila Dairy comes to the tune of 24%. It is, therefore, evident that the Mahila Dairy Scheme has been successful in bringing together the women in rural areas to form their milk societies. 18.12.3 Contribution of the scheme in enabling milk producers get legitimate price of milk % 86% of the women milk producers sell their milk only to their society. Added to this the ones selling milk to their society as well as to outsiders, these figure comes to 95%. This apart, they get Rs.4.00 per litre as incentive. Besides, the scheme has been able to provide protection to its members against middle men in milk business. All these facts go to suggest that the scheme has been able to provide legitimate price to the milk producers for the milk sold by them. 18.12.4 Contribution of the scheme in enabling rural women get means of self employment % As already explained, there are 1183 women milk societies in the state under the scheme. Based on the findings in the sample districts, the women milk producers sell on an average 5.62 litres milk per day. This way, on an average each member earns Rs. 146.12 per day, implying that the scheme has been able to make available self employment to women groups.
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18.12.5 Contribution of the scheme in creating infrastructural facilities% The findings of the study go to suggest that most of the women milk societies have basic infrastructure for collection and delivery of milk for final processing. This apart, the milk producers enjoy a number of benefits by way of subsidies, veterinary services, animal feed and fodder. This clearly indicates the utility of the scheme in creating basic infrastructure for promotion of dairy industry. 18.12.6 From the above facts it is amply clear that the Mahila Dairy Scheme has been successful in achieving its objectives, such as, forming milk societies of milk producers at village level: enabling milk producers get proper price of milk: enabling rural women get means of self employment and providing infrastructural base to milk federation for milk processing.
18.13 Role of Private Players in Milk Business 18.13.1 In four districts, namely, Haridwar, Nainital, Pithoragarh and U.S.Nagar, the Gopalji brand has good presence. On the other hand, in Pauri district no such agency is present. In all districts except Pauri, presence of the private players was reported to have adversely impacted milk collection. Nearly 6% milk producers sell their milk private players only while 7.4% sell to the private players as well as to their society. 18.13.2 Overall, despite the presence of many brands in the milk market, most of the milk producers of Mahila Dairy Scheme sell their milk to their society only. However, it can not be denied that the presence of private players is adversely impacting milk collection under the scheme.
18.14 Contribution Made by the State Government per Litre of Milk Collected under the Scheme with Respect to the Total Expenses in the Running of the Scheme and the Amount Contributed under Salary/Wages Head 18.14.1 All 6 sample districts taken together, the state government contributes Rs.0.75 per litre of milk by way of salary and wages (Chapter-6, Table-6.5). However there are wide inter-district variations in this regard. While in district Tehri, this comes to Rs. 7.14 per litre, in district Nainital, this comes to Rs. 0.41 per litre. This goes to suggest that concerted efforts are required for increasing milk production in the district having low milk collection in order to compensate for the fixed expenses. 18.14.2 So for as the cost contributed by the state government per litre of milk as against the total expenses in sample districts, is concerned, the Mahila Dairy utilizes a number of facilities available under milk federation and they (sample districts) did not have details of these expenses. Hence it is not possible to make analysis in this regard.
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18.14.3 Contribution made by the state government under the scheme for the state as a whole by way of salary and wages per litre of milk collected% As per the findings of the study, the state government contributes Rs. 1.74 per litre of milk collected under this scheme in the state as a whole by way of salary and wages (chapter-15, paragraph-15.2.2(a)). 18.14.4 Contribution made by state government per litre of milk collected under the scheme with respect to the total expenses incurred in the running of the scheme for the state as a whole% At state level (all districts and HQ of Mahila Dairy taken together) the state government contributes Rs. 2.13 per litre of milk collected with respect to total expenses made under the scheme.
18.15 Status of Expenditure in Operation of the Scheme 18.15.1 The Mahila Dairy Scheme came into being in the state in the year 1994-95. The funding of the scheme was made through two sources, namely, 1) STEP (Support to Training and Employment Programme for Women) and 2) Five-year Plans. The full details in this regard are given in chapter-15 with brief as under- a½ Fund received and utilized under STEP Phase% Under this phase, starting from 1994-95 to 2014-15, a sum of Rs. 1449.60 lakhs, being GoI contribution, and Rs. 229.78 lakhs, being state government contribution, total Rs.1679.38 lakhs, was received. These funds utilized in creating infrastructure for milk federations and became handy in improving financial health of the milk federations. Out of this amount, a total sum of Rs. 10564.97 lakhs (93%) was utilized and the unspent amount of Rs.114.14 lakhs (7%) was returned. b½ Funds received during Five-year Plans periods % Under Five-year Plans, starting from 1992-93 to 2014-16, a sum of Rs. 21.29 lakhs, being GoI contribution (under the aid from UNICEF), and Rs. 3398.124 lakhs, being state government contribution, total Rs.3419.418 lakhs, was received. The amount received from the government of India between 8th Five year Plan and 10th Five year Plan was utilized in formation of Self Help Groups (SHGs) and the funds received from the state government were utilized in the formation of milk societies and disbursement salary/wages from the 11th Five year Plan. Out of this amount, a total sum of Rs. 3209.841 lakhs (94%) was utilized and the unspent amount of Rs.209.564 lakhs (6%) was returned. 18.15.2 Existing source of funding the scheme: After 2014-15, the central government is not giving any financial support for the scheme and it is being fully supported by the state government
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18.15.3 From the situation presented above in regard to the expenditure incurred in the running of the scheme, it is clear that out of the total assistance/funding received under STEP Phase from 1994-95 to 2013-14, a sum equivalent to 93% was utilized and the balance 7% was returned. Similarly out of the funds received under 5-Year plans, a sum equivalent to 94% was utilized and the balance 6% was returned. As of now the scheme is fully supported by the state government.
Milk Societies having to became active or inactive 18.15.4 The following have been the finding in this regard- In sample district on the 15% Women Milk Societies are inactive. On the other hand, in the milk federations of these districts, 25% Women Milk Societies are inactive. This clearly shows that so far as active societies are concerned, the situation in this regard is much better in Mahila Dairy Scheme in comparison to that in the milk federation of the sample districts. There are wide inter-district variations in regard to active or inactive societies. Whereas in district Nainital only 3% Women Milk Societies are inactive, the same proportion in this regard stands at 24% in district Haridwar and Tehri (chapter-4, paragraph-4.3). In each sample district on an average one inactive societies is being activated every year. Situation of Active and inactive milk societies at state level: In the state as a whole out of 1183 milk societies of women, nearly 42% are virtually inactive, implying that at state level the situation in this regard is worse than that in the sample district. The inter-district variations in this regard are also quite significant. In 8 (Uttarkashi, Bageshwer, Chmoli, Almora, Pauri, Tehri, Rudraprayag and Dehradoon) out of 13 districts of the state the situation in this regard is relatively poor. Though the districts not having satisfactory situation are mostly located in the hill areas of the state but in the hills itself there are 2 districts, namely, Pithoragarh and Chempawat, where the situation is fairly good. Therefore, it cannot be concluded that being located in the hill area is any excuse for the bad performance of the milk societies in the hill districts. 18.15.5 Based on the findings of the study as explained above, there is an argent need to take
up the issue of inactive milk societies with the district level officials of the districts where the number of inactive milk societies is more and to take concerted efforts to activate the inactive societies therein.
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18.16 Scope of Amalgamation/Unification of Various Dairy Development Schemes in the State and its Likely Impact 18.16.1 There are 2 agencies in the state engaged in collection of milk from the milk societies, namely, Mahila Dairy Scheme and Milk Federations. Recently Ganga Gai Mahila Dairy Yojna has been introduced as an additional component with Mahila Dairy Yojna, which provides the facility of obtaining loan to the eligible women for purchase of improved-breed Milch animals. Factually, the Mahila Dairy Yojna utilizes the facilities available under the Milk Federations for processing and marketing of the milk collected under the scheme. In regard to merger/unification of the scheme with other daily development schemes, the district level officials had a mix felling. Generally, they were the view that either the scheme could be merged with milk federation or a separate organizational structure be created for the scheme. However, they were also view that keeping the scheme independent of other scheme would help in the empowerment of women. 18.16.2 In the above background there could be two options, namely, 1) the scheme may be merged with milk federation and 2) the scheme should be allowed to run independently. If the scheme is merged with milk federation, the federation will be benefited in a number of ways, such as, availability of additional and experienced manpower, direct control over women milk societies, reduction in administrative expenses, ease in maintaining accounts, etc. However, with this, the independent identity of women will be overshadowed. Women empowerment being the main issue in the present context, the merger may mar this issue. On the other hand, allowing the scheme to run independently is likely to have the following benefits-- The stability of the milk societies formed under the Mahila Dairy Scheme is better than that of those formed under milk federations. The women associated with the scheme are mostly the ones belonging to the economically and socially weaker sections of the society. In year 2006, considering the contribution made by the Mahila Dairy Scheme, under the Chairmanship of the Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development, it was decided that a proposal be mooted for regularization of the Mahila Dairy Scheme in its original form. This shows that the government also recognizes the need for regularizing the scheme. The burden of agriculture and animal husbandry in the state largely rests on women. Presently, the crops are being damaged by wild animals. This has spoiled the economy of agri-sector and is resulting into exodus of people from the villages. This can be checked only by animal husbandry and the Mahila Dairy Scheme provides an ideal platform for this. Therefore, by encouraging more and more of women to join the scheme, their cooperation may be sought in increasing the GDP of the state.
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Women empowerment is assigned an important place in all developmental schemes and both the State and Central Governments have been emphasizing upon this fact. Otherwise also, nearly 42000 women are already associated with this scheme in the state through 1183 milk societies and it stands bright scope for mainstreaming more and more of women into the scheme. 71% milk societies consider the scheme fully successful and 25% of them partially successful, implying that the proportion those considering the scheme a success are very high. Besides, 59% milk societies are of the considered view that the scheme has been able to make women members self dependent. The scheme has been able to encourage women to take part in other forums. Many of them have come forward to acquire important position in other forums, such as, Gram Pradhan, BDC Member and the like. Nearly all milk societies formed under the scheme earned profit during last 3 years. 18.16.3 Considering the various factors, such as, stability in women milk societies: the number and socio-economic background of the women associated with the scheme: the economic gains being made by the women under the scheme: the positive thinking of various stakeholder about the scheme: the greater stress being laid by the State and Central Government on women empowerment: women sharing the major burden of agriculture and horticulture in the state, etc, it would be appropriate to create an independent structure for the scheme and run it independently. 18.16.4 By introducing the ambitious scheme like Ganga Gai Mahila Dairy Yojna, the State Government has already given special recognition to the scheme. Therefore, it is imperative that more and more of women are brought within the ambit of the scheme and additional revenue is allocated for formation of additional women milk societies.
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Details of trainings, nos. trained and workshops/ seminars organized during 2009-10 to 2013-14 in sample districts
0 01 Women Secretary/Tester Trg. 15 Regidential 6 - 4 - 2 - 122 Management Committee members Trg. & Society Chairperson orientation 3 Regidential 48 24 27 0 99
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2009&10 2010&11 2011&12Details of trainings, nos. trained and workshops/seminars organized during 2009-10 to 2013-14 in sample districts Total Nos. trainedDistrict : Pithoragarh
District : Nainital
2012&13 2013&14 Total Workshops/SeminarsDuration Trg. Type Year-wise no. of trainings and total nos. trained Sl. Training Title
Workshop/Seminar Nos. trained Workshop/Seminar Nos. trained Workshop/Seminar Nos. trained Workshop/Seminar Nos. trained Workshop/Seminar Nos. trained2009&10 2010&11 2011&12 Total Nos. trained2012&13 2013&14 Total Workshops/SeminarsDuration Trg. Type Year-wise no. of trainings and total nos. trained Sl. Training Title3 Animal Husbendry & Fodder development Trg. 3 Regidential - - - 90 - -4 Farmers Induction Trg. 3 Regidential - - 6 0 -5 Staff Trg. 7 Regidential 2 2 2 2 - 2 - 106 Society Seceratary Refresher Trg. 3 Regidential - - - 2 - -7 Clean milk production Workshop 7 Regidential - 4 - 5 - 9 -Total 0 56 0 2 0 2 4 30 5 129 9 121
Subsidy/Assitance given in sample districts for formation of new Milk Societies during 2009-10 to 2013-14Sl. Head Subsidy/Assitance Subsidy/Assitance given during last 5 years2009&10 2010&11 2011&12 2012&13
$ # $ # $ # $ # $ #2013&14District : NainitalSl. Head Subsidy/Assitance Subsidy/Assitance given during last 5 years2009&10 2010&11 2011&12 2012&13
Total$- Committees formed, #- Asstiance given (Rs.)
District : PauriTotalDistrict : HaridwarTotalDistrict : Tehri
Contribution of Mahila Dairy Scheme in the total milk procured in respective sample districts (based on total milk procured during 2009-10 to 2013-14) {Annual milk production- Lts.}
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Sl. District Year Total production under Mahila Dairy Total production under all the schemes Contributions of Mahila Dairy in total milk production (%)2009-10 5066 42647 14.222010-11 6010 38991 15.412011-12 6098 39439 15.462012-13 5978 44422 13.452013-14 5616 40071 14.00Total 28768 205570
Contribution of Mahila Dairy Scheme in the total milk procured in respective sample districts (based on total milk procured during 2009-10 to 2013-14) {Annual milk production- Lts.}1 U.S.Nagar2 Nainital3 Haridwar4 Pauri5 Pithoragarh
District-wise Pourer Members during different years under Mahila Dairy Scheme
Source: Departmental records (Mahila Dairy HQ, Almora)
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Training programme under 11th and 12th 5-Year plan for ACP societies
Target and achivment against various activities of Mahila Dairy Scheme under 11th and 12th 5-Year Plans sl Activity Head Unit 2009&10 2010&11 2011&12 2012&13
Year-wise details of the Funds received and utilized under STEP Phase
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Govt. of India State Govt. Total Utilized Returned1 1994-95 83.688 13.700 97.388
Note : The funds received under STEP Project from the government of India ware utilized in strentheneingthe infrastructure for milk fedaration which helped in improving financial condition of milk fedarations.
Annexure- 9(A)Year-wise details of the Funds received and utilized under STEP Phasesl. Year
Phase 12/1: (Bageswar, Chempawat, chemoli and pithoragarh
Phase 10: (Bageswar, Chempawat, Rudraprayag, Dehradoon and Pauri)
Funds Utilized/ReturnedMahila Dairy Development Project, Uttra KhandFunds received (in Rs. Lakhs)Phase 09: (U.S.Nagar, Almora and Nainital)First Phase: (Phase- 08)
Phase 12: (Pithoragarh, Chemoli, Tehri and Uttarkashi)Phase 16: (U.S.Nagar, Almora and Nainital)Phase UA-01: (Haridwar)
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Details of the funds received during 5-Year Plan periods
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UNICF State Govt. Total Utilized Returned1 1992-93 21.294 113.939 135.233
Annexure- 9(B)Details of the funds received during 5-Year Plan periodssl. Year Funds received (In Rs. Lakhs) Utilized (In Rs. Lakhs)
Source: Departmental records (Mahila Dairy HQ, Almora)
8th 5-Year Plan (1992-97) 9th 5-Year Plan (1997-2002)10th 5-Year Plan (2002-2007)11th 5- Year Plan ( 2007-2012)12th 5-Year Plan (2012-2017)Note : The funds received under 8th to 10th 5-Year Plan were utilized in the formation of SHGs and the funds received thereafter were used for formation of milk societies and to meet the expenses incurd under salary/wages head.
District-wise statement of the funds received under Mahila Dairy Scheme during different years
TotalNote : Under the STEP Scheme of Women and Child Development Ministry, Government of India, no funds are being proviaded after 2015.
District-wise statement of the funds received under Mahila Dairy Scheme during different yearssl District 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Status of milk collection and profitability under Mahila Dairy Scheme
Source: Departmental records (Mahila Dairy HQ, Almora)
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TotalNote : Column 8 presents milk collected per day. All the 13 districts taken togather, on an average 39616 milk is being collected per day. At the rate of Rs. 32.00 per litre a revenue worth Rs. 12.677Lakhs per day is being created and based on the calculation as per column 9, in 365 days revenue worth Rs.4627.148 lakhs will be created. For minimum profit from milk business, the rate has beentaken at Rs. 6.00 per litre per day, which may be higher also. The milk precured at Rs.32.00 per litre is sold @ Rs. 38.00 to Rs. 48.00 per litre. In this way in 365 days a profit of Rs. 867.59 Lakhs isearned. During 2014-15 a sum 251.595 Lakhs was spend by way of salary/wages to the emploees of Mahila Dairy Scheme. Therefore, from the point of view of trading profit, the sum of Rs. 867.59Lakhs seems to be encouriging.
Status of milk collection and profitability under Mahila Dairy Scheme
Status of availability/non-availability of facilities/equipment with Milk Societies
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sl. Name of women milk society Name of milk route Name of Secretary Milk room Husk godown Husk/Fodder godown Lactometer Milk testing equipment Milking Machine Cow Shade Milk Cane Carriage Cane Vidarometer Phynale/Alcohal/Acid1 Vidon milk society, Tehri Nai Tehri- Agrakhal Smt. Jona Devi X X X 2 Patonia milk society, Tehri Nai Tehri- Agrakhal Smt. Bebita X X 3 Mallupani milk society, Tehri Jekhand (Malupani) Smt. Urmila Devi X X X 4 Daduwala milk society, U.S.Nagar Juspur-2 Smt. Gyan Kaur X X X X X 5 Deennagar milk society, U.S.Nagar Khetima- Sitarganj Smt. Swarn Kaur X X X X X 6 Kethud milk society, Pauri Khandah-Khirsu Smt. Lalita Devi X X X X 7 Pokhri milk society, Pauri Khandah- Kot Smt. Anita Devi X X 8 Dobh srikot, milk society, Pauri Khandah-Khirsu Smt. Bebita Devi X X X X X 9 Margun milk society, Pauri Dehal-Pauri Smt. Pitamber Devi X X X X 10 Dellawala milk society, Haridwar Khanpur Smt. Rebita 11 Behadrabad milk society, Haridwar Kaliyer Marg Smt. Nesima X X X 12 Hallumajra milk society, Haridwar Bhagvanpur Marg Smt. Bebita Sharma X X X X X X X X X13 Gaderjudda milk society, Haridwar Manglour-Narsen Smt. Nirmla X X X 14 Khetera bhadkeriya milk society, Pitoraharh Silling Marg Smt. Devki Devi X X X 15 Biskholi milk society, Pithoragarh Gauni ghat- Biskholi Smt. Janki Devi X X X X X X 16 Theli milk society, Pithoragarh Jakhpuran Thal Marg Smt. Kamla Devi X X X X 17 Dugra milk society, Pithoragarh Chendakh Bans Marg Smt. Ganga Chauhan X X X X 18 Raghulia milk society, U.S.Nagar Mejhula Smt. Rajwant Kaur X X X X X 19 Gubhsani milk society, U.S.Nagar Bajpur-2 Smt. Nazma X X X X X X X 20 Betkhem milk society, Tehri Nai Tehri-Chamba Marg Smt. Sanju Devi X X X X21 Chainpuri milk society, Nainital Ramnagar, Haldwani Smt. Munni Negi X X X X 22 Daula milk society, Nainital Kotabagh Kumari Rekha Kekoti X X X 23 Shyamkhet milk society, Nainital Jyolikot Smt. Tara Mehta X X X X24 Nai basti madanpur milk society, Nainital Chorgalia Smt. Neema Pathak X X X X X X
Society in which availableX Society in which not available
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Source : AMS Survey
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Status of Milk Societies constituted, transferred, supervised, functional & non-functional Milk Societies under Mahila Dairy Scheme
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Note : The transferred societies relate to the ones formed under STEP Phase which were transferred to Milk Fedaration. Most of these are non-functional Source : Departmental records (Mahila Dairy HQ, Almora)
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Details of non-profitable milk routes in sample districts
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District Total milk routes in the district Name of non-profitable milk routes Reasons behind being non-profitable Suggestion for making the milk route profitableNainital 37 Patkot Low milk procurment Non functional societies need be activated U.S.Nagar 18 Jaskot-1 - -Haridwar 11 Jakh Marg Low milk procurment There is need for intensive publicity at village levelShilling Low milk procurment New societies may be formed.Badabe Lack of availibility of insemination facility for breed improvement There is need to strengthen animal breed improvement facilitiesAdkni Low milk procurment There is need to strengthen animal breed improvement facilitiesJhulaghat Low milk procurment There is need to strengthen animal breed improvement facilitiesTehri 20 Not clear - -Khandas-KhirsuDang- JhirkotiTehri-JakhandDehalchauri MargSource : AMS Survey
Annexure-14Details of non-profitable milk routes in sample districtsAll milk routes are profitable
Pithoragarh 20Pauri 17 Milk is not available round the year and the collection charges workout to be high. Better loan facility be made available to Milk producers and these scheme should be given wide publicity.
Details of non-profitable milk routes in district Pauri under Mahila Dairy Scheme (June, 2016)
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Sl. District Non-profitable milk routes Total Milk societies formed along the route Total funcitional societies along the route Transport expenses Total milk precured (In litre)Khandas-Khirsu 23 19 26598 5190Tehri-Jakhand 9 5 13475 1680Kandi Muchhiyali 8 7 12800 1920Dang- Jhirkoti 6Source : Asst. Manager, Mahila Dairy, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Annexure-15Details of non-profitable milk routes in district pauri under Mahila Dairy Scheme (June, 2016)Avarage milk procured per day (In litre)1 Pauri 173