What is the cost of the ‘Nand Baba Milk Mission’ scheme launched by the Uttar Pradesh state government in 2023 to provide milk producers the facility of selling their milk at a reasonable price in villages through dairy co-operative societies?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. ₹1,000 crore.
The Uttar Pradesh government launched the 'Nand Baba Milk Mission' in 2023 with a total budget of ₹1,000 crore. This scheme aims to empower milk producers by enabling them to sell milk at fair prices directly in villages through dairy cooperative societies. It provides financial and infrastructural support for setting up these cooperatives, ensuring better returns for farmers and strengthening rural economies. The mission also promotes the organized dairy sector, reducing reliance on middlemen and enhancing milk quality and distribution networks in the state.