Sangam Dairy Chief Slams ‘Fake Propaganda’ Claims
Dhulipalla Narendra Kumar, who is also a **Sangam Dairy chairman and MLA from Ponnur, strongly criticised leaders of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), accusing them of spreading false propaganda and baseless allegations against him and the cooperative dairy. Speaking in Amaravati, he dismissed claims that he had hurriedly changed the colours of the Vaishnavi Dairy…
Nandini Demand Boosts Profits for Dairy Farmers
Rising demand for Nandini dairy products has significantly increased revenues for the Chikkaballapur District Milk Producers Cooperative Union (CHIMUL) in Karnataka, enabling the cooperative to share profits with milk-supplying farmers. The union reported a profit of about ₹2 crore and announced an additional incentive payment of ₹1.50 per litre of milk to farmers, which will…
TG Dairy Seeks Action Over ‘Vijaya’ Brand Misuse
The Telangana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation Limited (TGDDCF) has urged the Andhra Pradesh government to immediately stop the unauthorised use of the “Vijaya” dairy brand in Telangana, alleging that substandard milk and dairy products are being sold in the state through private franchise networks. Addressing a press conference, TGDDCF Chairman Gutha Amith Kumar Reddy said…
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…