Mumbai, May 20: In the arid landscape of Kutch, hundreds of families rely on camel milk for their livelihood. Previously, camel milk was sold at a nominal price, but thanks to the efforts of the Gujarat government, the Kutch border dairy has established a system for purchasing this milk. Camel herders now receive between 50 to 55 rupees per liter, making the selling process much smoother.
Camel herder Aashabhai Rabari shared, “Life was quite challenging before. However, with government support and the guidance from the dairy organization, our camels’ lives have been saved. Now, life has become easier.”
Devabhai Rabari added, “Camel milk is sent to the dairy, and we receive 50 rupees per liter.”
Camel herders often lack a permanent location, forcing them to wander in search of fodder, which complicates the selling of milk. However, the Kutch border dairy has simplified this process. It is the first dairy in the country to not only buy camel milk but also process it into various products like milk, paneer, and ice cream for consumers.
In the fiscal year 2025-26, the Kutch border dairy purchased an average of 5,158 liters of milk daily, an increase of 8.50% compared to 4,754 liters in 2024-25. Last year, the dairy paid camel herders approximately 8.72 crore rupees for their milk, while this year, the payment has risen to around 9.60 crore rupees. This has positively impacted the living standards of milk producers.
Valamji Humble, chairman of the Kutch border dairy, stated, “This is the first plant of its kind in India. We pay camel herders 51 rupees per liter.”
Camel milk is renowned for its medicinal properties, being beneficial for serious ailments such as tuberculosis, diabetes, autism, and allergies. This has led to high demand both domestically and internationally.
Health expert Dr. Alp Antani noted that camel milk can be highly beneficial for tuberculosis patients and those suffering from inflammation.
Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Kutch border dairy has not only provided camel herders with an organized market but has also facilitated loans for purchasing camels. This has led to increased demand for camels and higher prices, attracting many young herders and sparking a new white revolution in Kutch.
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