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The correct answer is: d) All of the above.
The Sikkim Milk Union (SMU) is a state-owned enterprise that was established in 1975 to promote dairy development in Sikkim. The SMU plays a significant role in the following areas:
- Milk procurement and processing: The SMU procures milk from dairy cooperatives and farmers in Sikkim and processes it into a variety of dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese, and butter.
- Supporting dairy cooperatives: The SMU provides financial and technical assistance to dairy cooperatives in Sikkim. This assistance helps cooperatives to improve their milk production and marketing practices.
- Marketing of dairy products: The SMU markets dairy products produced by dairy cooperatives in Sikkim. The SMU sells these products through its own retail outlets and through a network of distributors.
The SMU’s activities have had a positive impact on the dairy sector in Sikkim. The SMU has helped to increase milk production, improve the quality of dairy products, and create jobs in the dairy sector.