Bihar News: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary directly transferred an amount of ₹68.51 crore to the bank accounts of 1,06,063 beneficiaries through 5,832 milk producer cooperative societies in Patna-based Comfed on November 1, 2026. This payment was made in lieu of supply of more than 1.46 crore liters of milk. According to the government, the aim of this initiative is to economically strengthen milk producing farmers and livestock farmers.
Target to form milk producer committee in every village
In the program, the Secretary of the Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department said that 4,804 new milk producer societies were formed between April and September 2026. A total of 33,897 committees are active in the state. At present about 23.90 lakh kilograms of milk is being collected every day. A target has been set to increase it to 50 lakh liters per day in the financial year 2026-27.
Integrated Command and Control Center has been set up for real time monitoring of milk collection and transportation. 'Sudha Sampark' call center is also operated for quick resolution of the problems of cattle herders.
Preparation to make Sudha an international brand
The Chief Minister said that the government's aim is to take Bihar's milk, vegetables and fish to the national and international markets. He said that milk processing, quality of products, modern technology and marketing system are being strengthened to give international recognition to Sudha brand.
Sudha is also being expanded outside the state. A unit with a capacity of 20 thousand liters per day has been started in Tezpur, Assam. There are plans to set up another 50 thousand liter capacity unit in Assam and a 10 thousand liter per day capacity unit in Kolkata.
Inauguration of Sudha and Fresh Catch centers
The Chief Minister inaugurated Sudha Cafeteria and Vegetable Shop at Gate No. 2 of Patna's Biological Park. After this, Fresh Catch Kiosk and Sudha Parlor were inaugurated at Meen Bhawan in Mithapur. He also flagged off Fresh Catch vehicle from Buxar to Siliguri.
The government has set a target of setting up 100 Fresh Catch Kiosk in the state. Through these, fresh fish of Bihar will be made available in the market under the brand 'Fresh Catch (Fish of Bihar)'. This is expected to increase the income of fishermen and deliver quality products to consumers.
The Chief Minister said that work is being done to make Bihar economically prosperous and self-reliant by promoting agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, cooperation and rural entrepreneurship.