UP Dairy Development Policy 2022: Complete Guide

Capital + Interest Subsidy on Plant & MachineryChilling & Cold Chain SupportFSSAI Licence RequiredLast reviewed: Aug 2026

What Is the Policy?

The Uttar Pradesh Dairy Development Policy, 2022 covers milk processing plants, chilling centres, bulk milk coolers, value-added dairy product units, cattle feed plants, and dairy logistics. It is administered by the Dairy Development Department, with UP's cooperative dairy federation (PCDF) as an ecosystem partner.

Key Incentives

What	Details
Capital subsidy	On plant and machinery
Interest subsidy	On term loans
Stamp duty	Exemption
Chilling & cold chain	Support for infrastructure

Please verify: the minimum capacity threshold (defined by LPD — litres per day) varies by category, and exact subsidy rates aren't published in the policy's own FAQ source — check the schedule and confirm every rate, cap and threshold against the notified policy and latest Government Order before relying on it. See the complete UP Dairy Development Policy FAQ for the fully sourced detail behind these incentives.

Eligibility

Private dairy entrepreneurs, cooperatives, FPOs, and companies
Both greenfield and expansion projects
Must meet the minimum LPD (litres per day) capacity threshold for the category

What Documentation Is Sector-Specific?

FSSAI licence
Milk procurement linkage plan
Effluent treatment provision and UPPCB consent

How Does This Converge With Central Schemes?

With the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF), the National Programme for Dairy Development, and the Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund.

Where Does This Make the Most Sense?

Western UP's high milk surplus and NCR proximity make chilling and value-added product units (paneer, cheese, whey, UHT) the strongest segment.

How to Apply

Confirm your project's LPD capacity category against the notified schedule
Secure or confirm your FSSAI licence and prepare a milk procurement linkage plan
Arrange effluent treatment provision and UPPCB consent before applying
Approach the Dairy Development Department as the nodal point, with PCDF as an ecosystem partner

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum size to qualify for dairy plant incentives?

Yes — a minimum capacity threshold defined by LPD (litres per day) applies by category. Check the schedule for your specific plant type before applying.

What's the strongest dairy business opportunity in western UP right now?

Chilling infrastructure and value-added products — paneer, cheese, whey, and UHT milk — given the region's high milk surplus and proximity to NCR demand.

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Official Source
Official portal: niveshmitra.up.gov.in Administered by: Dairy Development Dept. Last reviewed: Aug 2026

This page summarizes publicly available scheme information. For the current official notification, application form and exact eligibility conditions, always confirm on the portal above before applying or filing a claim.