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Women-led Milk Cooperatives set to revive rural economy in Punjab
HARISH MONGA
Ferozepur, November 11, 2025: The Punjab State Rural Livelihood Mission (PSRLM) is launching women-exclusive milk producer cooperative societies across rural Punjab, with the initiative kicking off in Guru Har Sahai block. Under the guidance of Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) Dr. Nidhi Kumud Bambah, self-help groups of women will establish village-level societies named “The Women Milk Producer Cooperative Society” to collect, process, and market milk collectively.
Each society will target a minimum daily collection of 100 liters of milk, with no cap on membership. Villagers, including non-members, can contribute milk, and new women can join even after the society is formed. Verka Milkfed will su