What do you get under Milk Incentive ₹5/litre?
₹5 a litre on milk you pour through a registered Dairy Cooperative Society or farmer organisation to a milk processing unit in Assam, up to 30 litres a day (900 litres a month).
The budget calls this the ₹5 per litre Gap Support Scheme and says about 25,000 farmers benefit every month. At the 900-litre cap a farmer can get up to ₹4,500 a month.
Milk Incentive ₹5/litre: latest updates
- Budget 2026-27: the ₹5 per litre gap support for dairy farmers continues; organised milk procurement rose from 97,554 to 1,43,035 litres a day. official source
Who is eligible for Milk Incentive ₹5/litre?
- Dairy farmers who pour milk to a functional Dairy Cooperative Society (registered under the Assam Co-operative Societies Act, 2007) or a registered farmer organisation that supplies milk to a designated processing unit in Assam.
- A valid bank account in operation, an active mobile number and an Aadhaar card.
Also check:
- Milk sold directly to buyers or sweet shops does not count; it must go through the society or farmer organisation to a processing unit.
- The incentive is capped at 900 litres a month per farmer.
Documents needed for Milk Incentive ₹5/litre
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How to apply for Milk Incentive ₹5/litre
- Join a functional Dairy Cooperative Society (DCS) or registered farmer organisation in your area that supplies milk to a processing unit.
- Ask the society secretary to register you for the incentive with your Aadhaar, bank account and mobile number.
- Pour milk regularly through the society; the incentive is worked out on the milk recorded in your name.
How to check Milk Incentive ₹5/litre status
- Check your bank passbook or SMS for the incentive credit.
- Ask your DCS secretary or the district dairy development office if it does not come.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Milk Incentive ₹5/litre?
Dairy farmers who pour milk to a functional Dairy Cooperative Society (registered under the Assam Co-operative Societies Act, 2007) or a registered farmer organisation that supplies milk to a designated processing unit in Assam. A valid bank account in operation, an active mobile number and an Aadhaar card.
How much do I get under Milk Incentive ₹5/litre?
₹5 a litre on milk you pour through a registered Dairy Cooperative Society or farmer organisation to a milk processing unit in Assam, up to 30 litres a day (900 litres a month). The budget calls this the ₹5 per litre Gap Support Scheme and says about 25,000 farmers benefit every month. At the 900-litre cap a farmer can get up to ₹4,500 a month.
What documents do I need for Milk Incentive ₹5/litre?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Mobile number for OTP.
How do I apply for Milk Incentive ₹5/litre?
Join a functional Dairy Cooperative Society (DCS) or registered farmer organisation in your area that supplies milk to a processing unit. Ask the society secretary to register you for the incentive with your Aadhaar, bank account and mobile number. Pour milk regularly through the society; the incentive is worked out on the milk recorded in your name. Official site: https://dairy.assam.gov.in/information-and-services/providing-rs-5-subsidy-dairy-farmers
How do I check Milk Incentive ₹5/litre status?
Check your bank passbook or SMS for the incentive credit. Ask your DCS secretary or the district dairy development office if it does not come.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Milk Incentive ₹5/litre?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Official sources
- Directorate of Dairy Development, Assam: Providing ₹5 subsidy to dairy farmers (updated 28 October 2026)
- Assam Budget Speech 2026-27 (10 July 2026), para 47
- Governor's Address, Assam budget session 2026 (para 5.8.5)
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.