Dairy farmers in Bidur Municipality have started receiving subsidies under the ‘Milk Producer Promotion Program’ supported by the Bagmati Province Government. The initiative aims to encourage rural farmers engaged in regular milk production by providing financial incentives through the local government. As part of the program, Bidur Municipality has begun distributing subsidies to farmers who sell a minimum of 10 liters of milk daily to nearby dairies. Eligible farmers are receiving a grant of Rs 3.5 per liter of milk sold. The first phase of subsidy distribution has been carried out at Trishuli Dairy Suppliers in Devighat, Bidur-5, where many farmers regularly supply milk.

Mayor Rajan Shrestha personally visited the dairy to hand over the subsidies to farmers, reaffirming the municipality’s commitment to supporting the agricultural community through such initiatives. Deputy Mayor Prabha Bogati stated that the subsidies have boosted farmers’ morale and are expected to improve dairy production.

The financial support was provided based on data collected during the months of December to February. In the first phase, 51 farmers who met the daily milk supply threshold have received the incentive. According to the municipality, over 400 dairy farmers are active in Devighat alone, and more than nine dairies across Bidur are set to distribute subsidies to affiliated farmers.

During the handover event, local officials, including Acting Chief Administrative Officer Hari Pyakurel and ward chairs from Bidur-5 and Bidur-10, emphasized the continued collaboration of all three levels of government in supporting farmers. An interaction program was also held to discuss milk production, market management, and current challenges with local stakeholders and beneficiary farmers.