Sikkim’s milk output up 79% in a decade, Union minister says

Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also known as Lalan Singh, inaugurated a microbiology laboratory for the Sikkim Milk Union and launched a Churpi traceability initiative in Gangtok on 3 November.

The lab, set up under the National Programme for Dairy Development, is meant to strengthen microbiological testing and quality assurance and food safety in dairy. The Churpi Traceability initiative aims to strengthen the identity and marketability of the traditional dairy product. He also witnessed the launch of "Fodder Plus" products by Farmer Producer Organisations.

Growth cited

The release says Sikkim recorded 79 per cent growth in milk production over the last decade, and dairy cooperative societies rose by 88 per cent. Registration certificates were given to five new dairy cooperative societies.

Announcements

A Centre of Excellence for the indigenous Siri cattle and modernisation of the Mangan dairy plant were announced, as reported earlier from the minister's two-day visit.

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Source: official release by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, issued through the Press Information Bureau, Government of India (03 NOV 2026 6:14PM by PIB Delhi). Read the full official text: Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Inaugurated Microbiology Laboratory, Launched Churpi Traceability Initiative and Fodder Plus FPO Products in Sikkim.