Explanation:

The Jammu and Kashmir government is working on several schemes on dairy development in the Union Territory to lift the rural economy and improve livelihoods.

One of the major aims is to double farmers’ income by 2022 while also fthe focus is also on improving the socio-economic condition of people,

Dairy is one of the most important sectors and the vast population living in rural areas relies on dairy and livestock for their livelihood.

Therefore, improving the position of the dairy sector in Jammu and Kashmir is directly proportional to improving the socio-economic condition of people.

Majority of the dairy producers in Jammu and Kashmir are small holders having 2-3 animals, while the UT is producing 70 lakh liters of milk per day.

To increase production, the government has started several schemes like Dairy entrepreneurship development scheme (DEDS) which focuses on setting up small dairy farms.

And in this scheme 15000 dairy units of two cows each will be distributed as a special package for Jammu and Kashmir.