Himachal Pradesh and NDDB Partner to Boost Dairy Sector with 'HIM' Brand
A flagship project under this pact is the Dagwar dairy project in Kangra district, featuring a modern milk processing plant.
Dairy products produced in the state will now be standardized and marketed under the brand name 'HIM'.
The collaboration aims to strengthen the dairy value chain, from procurement to marketing, for local farmers.
Significance: This move aligns with the state's goal of enhancing rural livelihoods through organized cooperative dairy farming.
Key Facts / Static GK
NDDB Founded: 1965
Himachal Pradesh CM: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
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