Emerging trend of Dairy based Producer Organizations: Case Studies from Himachal Pradesh

The present study assessed the functioning of dairy-based producer organizations in hills Himachal Pradesh. Milk price fetched by farmers across various marketing channels is one lowest country. organized milk structure state weakest Lower remunerative returns have affected attitude towards dairy farming. Innovative farmer are making progress state. These offer input services to at lower prices doorsteps. They also buy higher than prevailing rates. Farmer emerged as new models agribusiness India. reported evidence interventions through based still minimal from this region. paper examines the functioning three engage community mobilization through Self-help groups. benefits accrued members range financial literacy,input availability, fodder banks, and marketing.