Arun Raste’s ‘Book : Cooperatives In The 21st Century
The cooperative movement started in India as an initiative to promote social and economic justice to the class of Indian society which didn’t have the resources to uplift themselves. In his book, Cooperatives in 21st Century: Navigating New Frontiers, Arun Raste explores and investigates the perimeters and boundaries along with the work done and can be…
India’s dairy farmers earn 11,000 carbon credits from biogas
More than 27,000 household biogas plants have been installed in 19 states across the country under various schemes in the dairy sector, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. Further, the household biogas initiative has also helped in generating carbon credits for the dairy cooperative sector. Under the first such initiative, a total of 11,000 carbon…
Dairy Adopts Circular Economy to Uplift Farmers
The government on Thursday said dairy federations should work on circular economy besides focusing on enhancing milk procurement and increasing the price paid to farmers. In a review meeting with industry stakeholders on Wednesday, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Secretary Alka Upadhyaya said circular economy will help reduce carbon footprint of the dairy sector and help…
YEAR END REVIEW 2024: ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Livestock Sector Continues to Strengthen India’s Agricultural Economy; Grows at 12.99% CAGR since 2014 Launch of Sex Sorted Semen Technology and Indigenous IVF Media; Gau & Mahish Genomic Chips to Enhance Genetic Improvement of Cattle and Buffalo National Programme for Dairy Development Aims to Create 10,000 New Dairy Co-operative Societies; Procure 14.20 Lakh Litres of…
MULTI-STATE COOP SOCIETIES AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL
Ministry of Cooperation has set up three national level multi-state cooperative societies; one each for Exports, Organic produce and quality seeds. These Societies have been registered under MSCS Act, 2002. The cooperative societies of all levels, who are interested in activities specified for each of societies, are eligible to become a member. The details are…
Management diets, breeding and manure to cut dairy emissions
Balanced diet, effective breed and manure management and precision dairy farming technologies could improve dairy productivity in India and reduce planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from the sector, according to a new report. The report, titled “India’s Dairy Future: Aligning Livelihoods, Growth, and Climate Solutions”, says the doubling of the female bovine population in India —…
KMF dairy farmers not paid incentives for nine months
The state government has not paid incentives to dairy farmers for more than nine months. The reason given is “no money”. The government has to pay Rs 5 per litre of milk supplied by farmers under the Ksheeradhaare scheme. Animal Husbandry Minister K Venkatesh admitted that farmers have not been paid their incentives for five…
Aavin to check feasibility of milk in plastic bottles-NGT
The southern bench of National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday directed Aavin to explore the feasibility of selling milk in reusable plastic bottles. The directive was issued in response to a petition filed by S P Surendranath Karthik and Ayya, urging Aavin to adopt environmentally friendly packaging alternatives, such as glass bottles, instead of the…
Cows, Climate Resilience, and the Human Dilemma
Over the last three days, I have had the privilege of participating in thought-provoking workshops on rural development and climate-resilient dairying. Amidst all the innovative discussions, one stark truth emerged: the problem does not lie in designing policies or ensuring that benefits trickle down to the people. The real challenge is in defining the true…
Discover the century-old ‘Khowa market’ behind Charminar
Located just two kilometers south of Charminar is the famous Khowa Market, also known as Chandulal Khowa Bela, where the popular dairy product is sold in both bulk and retail. Khowa, also referred to as khoya, mawa, or khoa, is a dairy product made by thickening whole milk or dried milk through heating in an…