White Revolution 2.0 ⭐⭐⭐

Why in News?

The Ministry of Cooperation launched White Revolution 2.0 to strengthen the dairy cooperative sector and increase women's participation.

Objective

• Expand dairy cooperatives
• Increase milk procurement
• Generate rural employment
• Women empowerment

Target

• 50% increase in milk procurement
• Target procurement: 1007 kg/day by 2028–29

Two-Pronged Strategy

• Expand dairy cooperative coverage
• Strengthen existing cooperatives

Major Components

• 1.2 lakh Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCS/M-DCS/M-PACS)
• Automatic Milk Collection Units
• Bulk Milk Coolers
• Milk Testing Equipment
• Expansion of milk collection routes

UPSC Prelims

• Ministry → Ministry of Cooperation
• Focus → Cooperative dairy development
• Target → 50% increase in milk procurement

Mains Keywords

• Cooperative Federalism
• Rural Livelihoods
• Women Empowerment
• Dairy Economy