Punjab Budget Boosts Dairy, Crop Diversification
The Punjab Budget 2026-27 has allocated ₹15,377 crore for agriculture and allied sectors, with several measures aimed at strengthening farming, dairy and sustainable agriculture, according to Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian. The budget includes ₹100 crore to ensure fair milk procurement prices for dairy farmers, helping protect them from market volatility. To…
Can Indian Dairy Grow Without More Milk?
India’s dairy sector is facing a critical question—whether the industry can continue expanding without significantly increasing milk production volumes. India is already the world’s largest milk producer, with output rising from 146.31 million tonnes in 2014-15 to about 239.30 million tonnes in 2023-24, reflecting strong growth over the past decade. However, experts argue that future…
Telangana Plans Milk for Govt School Students
The Telangana School Education Department has proposed serving milk to students in government and local body schools from the next academic year as part of efforts to improve child nutrition. According to the proposal, students will be given 150 ml of milk three times a week, specifically on days when ragi malt is not provided…
Forensic Probe Confirms Ethylene Glycol in Milk
A forensic investigation has confirmed that milk consumed by residents in Rajamahendravaram in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district was adulterated with ethylene glycol, a toxic chemical commonly used as a coolant, according to district collector Kirthi Chekuri. The contamination is linked to a health incident in which four people died and at least 10 others…
Nandi: The Unsung Pillar of India’s Dairy Sector
India’s dairy sector, which contributes nearly one-fourth of global milk production, supports the livelihoods of more than eight crore farmers, most of them small and marginal producers who depend on dairy as a reliable source of daily income. Women play a vital role across the value chain—from feeding and caring for livestock to collecting and…
Shah Launches NDDB Dairy Initiatives in Odisha
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated several initiatives of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) in Bhubaneswar, highlighting the role of dairy cooperatives in strengthening rural livelihoods. The programme was part of a broader event where development projects worth over ₹3,770 crore were inaugurated…
Indore Raises Milk Procurement Rate to ₹850/kg Fat
The Indore Cooperative Milk Union has increased the milk procurement rate from ₹820 to ₹850 per kilogram of fat, effective March 1, following discussions with representatives of milk producers in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The decision was announced during a meeting held at the union’s premises, where officials and farmer representatives discussed several issues related to…
Dairy Minister Telangana with Chairman Vijaya visit NDDB Anand
Hon’ble Minister for AH,DD & F, Telangana Sri.Vakiti Srihari along with Chairman,TGDDCF,Gutha Amit Reddy visited Anand on 1st March 2026. Hon’ble Minister said the Telangana will draw inspiration from Gujarat’s Cooperative dairy framework to accelerate growth in its dairy sector. Leading a ministerial delegation to Anand, Minister along with Honble MP,Bhuvanagiri, Ch.Kiran Reddy and Chairman…
Livestock Technology Showcased at Karnal Dairy Mela
A three-day National Dairy Mela and Agricultural Expo-2026 began at the ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Karnal, highlighting modern livestock technologies and innovations for dairy farmers. The event was inaugurated by Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General (Animal Sciences) at Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). NDRI Director Dheer Singh said the mela provides a…
Karnataka Budget Boosts Dairy & Livestock Sector
The 2026-27 Karnataka State Budget announced several initiatives to strengthen the dairy and animal husbandry sector and improve farmers’ incomes. When the current government assumed office, milk was being procured from 8.75 lakh producers at 81.78 lakh litres per day, which has now increased to about 9.07 lakh milk producers supplying nearly 1 crore litres…