Mod 6: August–September 2025: COMFED (Sudha) Expansion & Rural Women's Dairy Cooperatives

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Scaling the White Revolution via Women's Cooperatives (Aug–Sep 2025):

The Bihar State Milk Co-operative Federation (COMFED), operating under the household brand 'Sudha', achieved record procurement and processing milestones in Q3 2025. Coordinated in partnership with JEEViKA, milk procurement exceeded 32 lakh liters per day (LLPD).

Structural Expansions:

Women-Only Dairy Cooperative Societies (WDCS): Over 12,000 village-level primary dairy cooperatives are managed entirely by rural women members, directly remitting daily milk sale proceeds into women's individual savings bank accounts.
New Processing Plants: Fully automated modern dairy plants were inaugurated in Gaya, Supaul, and Gopalganj, equipped with automated milk analyzers, solar bulk milk coolers (BMCs), and tetra-pack aseptic packaging.
Feed and Breed Infrastructure: Subsidized high-protein cattle feed from COMFED plants in Patna and Begusarai and artificial insemination drives improved milch cattle yields across rural households.

Exam View: Key Takeaways:

Apex Dairy Federation: COMFED (Brand: Sudha).
Procurement Milestone: Surpassed 32 lakh liters per day (LLPD).
Women's Participation: Over 12,000 Women Dairy Cooperative Societies.
Key Modern Dairy Plants: Gaya, Supaul, Gopalganj, and Begusarai.

⭐ Key Points

Apex Dairy Federation: COMFED (Brand: Sudha).
Procurement Milestone: Surpassed 32 lakh liters per day (LLPD).
Women's Participation: Over 12,000 Women Dairy Cooperative Societies.
Key Modern Dairy Plants: Gaya, Supaul, Gopalganj, and Begusarai.

📌 One-line Q&A

Apex Dairy Federation: COMFED (Brand: Sudha).
Procurement Milestone: Surpassed 32 lakh liters per day (LLPD).
Women's Participation: Over 12,000 Women Dairy Cooperative Societies.
Key Modern Dairy Plants: Gaya, Supaul, Gopalganj, and Begusarai.

Questions 10 MCQs

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What is the primary retail brand name of dairy products produced by COMFED in Bihar?

COMFED operates under the acclaimed household brand name 'Sudha'.

What daily milk procurement milestone did COMFED surpass in Bihar in 2025?

COMFED milk procurement expanded to over 32 lakh liters per day (LLPD).

What does the institutional acronym 'COMFED' stand for?

COMFED stands for Bihar State Milk Co-operative Federation Ltd.

Approximately how many Women Dairy Cooperative Societies (WDCS) function under COMFED in Bihar?

More than 12,000 primary societies are run exclusively by rural women dairy farmers.

Where is COMFED's premier modern cattle feed manufacturing plant located in Central Bihar?

COMFED operates a high-capacity modern automated cattle feed plant at Bihta near Patna.

Which community network collaborates with COMFED to mobilize village women into dairy producer groups?

JEEViKA SHG members form dedicated dairy cooperative groups, channeling milk to Sudha chilling centers.

In which year was COMFED originally established to spearhead Operation Flood in Bihar?

COMFED was established in 1983 to implement the Anand-pattern dairy cooperative model in Bihar.

What decentralized chilling infrastructure is installed at village collection points to prevent milk souring?

Solar-backed Bulk Milk Coolers (BMCs) rapidly chill fresh milk to 4°C right at the village hub.

Which district in North Bihar houses the famous Barauni Dairy Cooperative Union under COMFED?

Barauni Dairy Union (Deshratna Dr. Rajendra Prasad Dugdh Utpadak Sahkari Sangh) is headquartered in Begusarai.

How is payment routed to milk producers delivering daily yields to Sudha primary collection booths?

Automated fat and SNF testing machines calculate the price and transfer payments directly to the producer's bank account.

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Apex Dairy Federation: ______

COMFED (Brand: Sudha).

Procurement Milestone: ______

Surpassed 32 lakh liters per day (LLPD).

Women's Participation: ______

Over 12,000 Women Dairy Cooperative Societies.

Key Modern Dairy Plants: ______

Gaya, Supaul, Gopalganj, and Begusarai.