Dairy Sector to be showcased at Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024
The Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024 is set to shine a spotlight on the thriving dairy sector, with a particular focus on the accomplishments of the Gujarat dairy co-operative sector led by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) during its 10th edition scheduled from January 10 to 12 in Gandhinagar. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has…
Maharashtra to revise milk subsidy formula for wider coverage
Maharashtra animal husbandry and dairy development minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil said on Wednesday that the state government would revise an earlier accepted formula to provide subsidy to milk producers for wider coverage. During the winter session of the state legislature in Nagpur, Vikhe Patil had said on December 20 that the government would give a…
Are dairy products fattening and unhealthy?
In recent times, there has been a growing narrative suggesting that dairy products are fattening and unhealthy. However, it is crucial to dispel these misconceptions as they do not align with scientific evidence. In fact, we need to acknowledge the numerous benefits that dairy brings to our overall health unless one is intolerant or allergic…
Maharashtra’s Mahanand Dairy board passes resolution for takeover by NDDB
The board of directors at Mahanand Dairy, a once-profitable venture under the Maharashtra government, has sanctioned a resolution to transfer the dairy’s control to the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). However, milk producers in the State are expressing concerns and alleging that the government and the board have decided to facilitate Amul’s expansion in Maharashtra….
R.G. Chandramogan,The visionary founder behind Hatsun Agro
In entrepreneurial success stories, few tales are as inspiring and remarkable as that of R.G. Chandramogan, the visionary behind Hatsun Agro. Starting with a modest investment of Rs 13,000, Chandramogan transformed his ice cream business into a mammoth enterprise, now standing tall as India’s largest private-sector dairy company with annual revenue of Rs 8,000 crore….
Every fifth sweet sample failed quality test this festive season
Every fifth sample of sweets taken during the festive season was reportedly found substandard. The most common adulteration was in milk and milk products. During the festive season between October 21 and November 10, a total of 588 samples of dry fruits, silver leaf, milk and milk products, khoya, jalebi, imarti, oil, petha, khoya-based sweets…
NDDB plans to extend Amul model to Kenya, says Chairman Meenesh Shah
After Sri Lanka, the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) plans to take the Amul model of milk cooperatives to Kenya, Meenesh Shah, chairman of NDDB, said here on Saturday. “I am hopeful that the model that we took to Sri Lanka can be replicated for the small dairy farmers of Kenya,” Shah said while speaking at…
Amit Shah proposes to give RuPay cards to all farmers in Gujarat
In order to limit cash transactions by farmers, Union minister for home and co-operation Amit Shah on Saturday proposed shifting of bank accounts of all farmers and local cooperative bodies to District-level cooperative banks. “Farmers do not want to do “tax chori” (evade taxes). But the farmers do not know that the moment they give…
Researchers develop app to alleviate stress in dairy cows..
In a pioneering move to address the often-overlooked issue of stress in animals, researchers at Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri have developed a groundbreaking app aimed at providing farmers with valuable insights into mitigating stress in their livestock. The researchers, based at the Indigenous Cattle Research cum Training Center initiated by the Department of Animal…
Vijaya Dairy milk in some centres found to be adulterated
Allegations have arisen suggesting that certain dairy farmers, in collaboration with personnel at Vijaya Dairy’s milk procurement centers across four mandals in Siddipet district, were discovered to be adulterating milk by adding sugar and salt. Some dairy farmers, with the help of some personnel working at Vijaya Dairy milk procurement centres in four mandals of Siddipet district,…