DAIRY-MADHYA PRADESH

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The Madhya Pradesh Dairy Development Project consists of: (a) establishment of about 1,200 DCS, three milk producers unions and the MPDDC; (b) Importation and multiplication of exotic breeding stock and an associated AI program of crossbreeding native village cattle with high producing exotic breeds. Extension programs for production of fodder, improved mixed farming and improved animal husbandry; (c) construction of three union dairy plants and cattle feed mills; and the establishment of milk collection routes and milk chilling centers; (d) provision of consultant services to assist MPDDC; (e) provision of a training center for each union, an extensive training program for developing instructors for training technical and field staff, and fellowships for key personnel.