Rupa Rural Municipality Boosts Commercial Livestock Farming Through Subsidies
Summary
Rupa Rural Municipality has expanded commercial livestock farming by providing subsidies for cows and buffaloes under its milk production project, lifting milk output and farmer incomes. Around 300 farmers are involved, and about 5,000 liters of milk are now sent daily to Pokhara markets.
Key Points
- Rupa Rural Municipality’s subsidy program has encouraged more farmers to start commercial livestock farming and dairy production.
- The municipality has provided Rs 23.5 million in grants, helping farmers buy 200 cows and buffaloes and increasing milk output by 2,662 liters per day.
- About 300 farmers are directly involved, and roughly 5,000 liters of milk are now transported daily to markets in Pokhara.
- Local leaders say the focus has shifted from infrastructure toward production, income generation, and sustainable dairy marketing.
