It is being said that those who own more than five cattle heads stand to benefit the most by the scheme. They will be entitled to sheds for animals and a dormitory for cattle-keepers.

The project will be assigned to one of the three companies shortlisted by the administration: Amul, Modern Dairies and Arjun Dairies.

Official sources said while the financial modalities are yet to be worked out, certain areas in the villages have been earmarked. On the lines of milk villages in Gujarat, the administration is aiming at getting rid of the chaos caused due to the large population of cattle in villages.

Maloya will be taken care of in the first phase of the project. The village will get 200 sheds meant for around 20-25 animals each. A substantial number of dormitories will also be constructed for cattle-keepers.

Medical facilities will also be available for the animals including a veterinary care centre and a biogas plant. “Initially, we are aiming at people who own more than five cattle heads. About the possibility of small players pitching in, we will look into it at a later stage. The project will be one of its kind in the entire region. It will allow city residents to get locally manufactured world-class dairy products,” said an official.