The Indian government has announced the formation of three new multi-state cooperative societies aimed at bolstering the dairy sector’s sustainability and efficiency. This initiative focuses on enhancing animal feed production, implementing effective dung management practices, and promoting the circular use of dead cattle residues.
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, who chaired the meeting on sustainability and circularity in the cooperative dairy sector, emphasized the goal of creating a sustainable dairy ecosystem that promotes a circular economy. He stated, “As we move towards White Revolution 2.0, our goal should not only be to expand dairy cooperatives and make them efficient and effective but also to create an ecosystem of dairy which is sustainable.”The first cooperative will concentrate on animal feed production, disease control, and artificial insemination. The second will develop models for dung management, while the third will focus on the circular use of dead cattle residues. Shah also highlighted the importance of ensuring that carbon credit benefits directly reach farmers through scientific models and stressed the need for integrated cooperatives to increase farmers’ income.
The meeting was attended by Union Ministers of State for Cooperation Krishan Pal Singh Gurjar and Muralidhar Mohol, along with senior officials and heads of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
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This strategic move underscores the government’s commitment to advancing the dairy sector through sustainable practices and cooperative models. By focusing on areas like animal feed, waste management, and resource circularity, these cooperatives are poised to enhance productivity and environmental sustainability, offering significant opportunities for stakeholders in the dairy industry.
Source : Dairynews7x7 May 21st 2025