Kavrepalanchok: Kavrepalanchok district, having achieved self-sufficiency in milk production, supplies a significant 70 percent of its total milk output to the federal capital Kathmandu and other nearby districts. Data indicates that the district produces approximately 149 million 280 thousand liters of milk annually, with the District Livestock Service Office reporting the presence of 43,107 milch cows and 59,320 milch buffaloes.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the district’s dairy buffalo population includes 34,340 local breed and 24,980 improved breed buffaloes. Dr. Srija Wagle, the office chief, mentioned that official statistics are currently being gathered to assess the financial inflow from milk sales within the district.
The Office’s statistics highlight that Panauti, Banepa, Mandandeupur, and Panchkhal municipalities are experiencing the highest milk production. Kavrepalanchok’s history of milk sales dates back to 2009 BS, and the district was declared ‘Self-sufficient in Milk’ in 2073 BS.
According to the District Dairy Producers Cooperative Association, approximately 70 percent of the district’s milk is supplied to other regions. Narayan Prasad Badal, the president of the Association, noted that of the district’s total milk production, 30 percent is consumed locally while the remaining portion is distributed to other districts, including Kathmandu. He further stated that 70 dairy cooperatives are actively collecting milk across the district, with an additional 100 individuals participating in milk collection on a personal basis. Approximately 500 thousand liters of milk are produced daily in Kavre, with 300 thousand liters being sent to the market for sale.