Assam Milk Incentive Scheme — ₹5 Subsidy per Litre for Dairy Farmers
₹5 for every litre of milk poured through a dairy cooperative society, up to 30 litres a day or 900 litres a month per farmer.
Run by: Directorate of Dairy Development, Government of Assam
- Incentive
- ₹5 per litre
- Cap per farmer
- 30 litres/day, 900 litres/month
- Largest monthly payment
- ₹4,500
- Started
- 20 July 2025
Overview
Assam's Milk Incentive Scheme pays dairy farmers ₹5 per litre of milk they supply to designated milk-processing units in the state through registered dairy cooperative societies (DCS) or registered farmer organisations. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched it on 20 July 2025 (Northeast News).
The department's own scheme page gives the reason. Assam wants to formalise its dairy sector and help local producers compete with cheaper milk coming in from other states, by offsetting the high cost of production. It also aims to bring farmers into the organised sector, improve how the societies work, raise state milk output and strengthen processing.
The incentive is capped at 30 litres a day or 900 litres a month per farmer, so the largest monthly payment is ₹4,500. Money goes to the farmer by Direct Benefit Transfer (All India Radio, 21 July 2025). About 20,000 farmers associated with some 600 cooperative societies were expected to benefit, with ₹10 crore reported for 2025-26. A report in September 2026 still described the scheme as running, effective from June 2025.
Along with the incentive, the state announced a ₹104-crore expansion of the West Assam Milk Producers' Cooperative Union plant at Panjabari, Guwahati, developed with the National Dairy Development Board, to raise processing capacity.
What you get
The benefit as the state notifies it — nothing here is an estimate.
- ₹5 per litre on milk supplied through a dairy cooperative society or farmer organisation.
- Applies up to 30 litres a day or 900 litres a month per farmer — up to ₹4,500 a month.
- Paid by Direct Benefit Transfer to the farmer's bank account.
- Helps local milk producers compete with cheaper milk from other states.
Who is eligible
State schemes usually state their criteria as prose rather than a checklist. This is that prose, unpacked — the department’s verification is what decides.
You qualify if
- Milk pourer (member) of a functional Dairy Cooperative Society registered under the Assam Co-operative Societies Act, 2007 — or of a registered farmer organisation
- The society or organisation must supply milk to a designated milk-processing unit in Assam
- A valid bank account in operation
- A valid, active mobile number
- A valid Aadhaar card
Not covered
- Milk sold privately or outside a registered cooperative society or farmer organisation does not earn the incentive.
Documents you need
Have these ready before you start — most rejections are a missing paper, not a missing right.
- Aadhaar card
- Active bank account details
- Active mobile number
- Membership proof of your dairy cooperative society or farmer organisation
How to apply
Fewer steps than a central scheme, and usually one office rather than a portal.
- 1
Join or check your dairy cooperative society
Make sure you are a member of a functional, registered Dairy Cooperative Society (or a registered farmer organisation) that supplies milk to a designated processing unit.
- 2
Keep your details ready
Your Aadhaar, bank account and active mobile number must be registered with the society.
- 3
Pour milk through the society
Supply your milk through the society. The incentive is counted on the litres recorded there.
- 4
Receive the incentive in your account
The incentive is credited by DBT. Check the monthly amount against the litres recorded by your society, up to 900 litres.
If something goes wrong
Missing from the list, or payment stuck — here is the channel the department itself publishes for it.
- First, your Dairy Cooperative Society secretary and then the Directorate of Dairy Development, Government of Assam (dairy.assam.gov.in).
- For escalation, use Sewa Setu: sewasetu.assam.gov.in or call 1800-345-3574.
Frequently asked questions
How much do I get per litre?
₹5 per litre, up to 30 litres a day or 900 litres a month.
What is the most I can get in a month?
₹4,500 a month — 900 litres at ₹5 a litre.
Do I get it if I sell milk to a trader?
No. The incentive is for milk supplied through a registered dairy cooperative society or registered farmer organisation to a designated processing unit in Assam.
Is there an online application?
The department's page does not describe an online application. Farmers are linked through their cooperative society, so start with your society secretary.
How is the money paid?
By Direct Benefit Transfer to your bank account. Your Aadhaar and mobile number must be active.
Is the scheme still running in 2026?
Yes — a September 2026 report describes it as running, effective from June 2025. The department page does not publish a budget or end date, so check with the Directorate for the current year.
Why was it started?
To help Assam's dairy farmers compete with cheaper milk from outside the state and to bring more farmers into the organised, cooperative sector.
Facts checked against dairy.assam.gov.in on 4 October 2026. editorial policy.