J&K Targets 20% Milk Processing Capacity
The Jammu & Kashmir government has set an ambitious target to expand milk processing capacity from the current 4% to 20%, aiming to significantly boost value addition and improve farmer returns, Agriculture Minister Javid Ahmad Dar said. This expansion will be driven through a mega dairy infrastructure development initiative, designed to strengthen the region’s dairy…
Mastitis Surge Puts Kashmir Dairy Under Pressure
Kashmir’s dairy sector is facing mounting stress as cases of bovine mastitis—an inflammatory disease of the mammary gland—continue to rise, severely impacting milk productivity, quality, and farmer incomes. The condition, which exists in clinical, subclinical, and chronic forms, is particularly dangerous in its subclinical stage as it often goes undetected while silently reducing milk yield…
Rajasthan Pushes Saras Marketing Expansion
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive action plan to strengthen the marketing of ‘Saras’ dairy products, warning that effective branding and execution are critical to unlocking the sector’s full potential. Chairing a high-level review of the Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation, he emphasized connecting more livestock farmers to the…
Indian Dairy @ 2047: Questions That Will Define the Future
The Indian Dairy Association (Rajasthan State Chapter) successfully organized the N. R. Bhasin Memorial Lecture & Awards Ceremony at Hotel Souvenir, Jaipur on April 26th 2026, bringing together leading academicians, dairy professionals, policymakers, and progressive farmers. The event was graced by Dr. P. S. Chauhan as Chief Guest, Manish Faujdar as Guest of Honour, and…
Indian Cheesemaker Wins Big in Brazil
Mumbai: Indian artisanal cheesemaker Mausam Narang has gained global recognition after winning top honours at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 in São Paulo, where India secured four medals—one Super Gold, two Gold, and one Silver—marking a significant milestone for the country’s emerging artisanal cheese sector. The awards highlight the growing global acceptance of…
ED Arrests Ex-CEO in ₹20.59 Cr Dairy Fraud
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Sunil Tripathi, former CEO of Madhya Pradesh-based Jayshri Gayatri Food Products Pvt Ltd (JGFPPL), in connection with a ₹20.59 crore money laundering case linked to alleged adulterated dairy products sold under the “Milk Magic” brand. Tripathi was taken into custody on April 20 and produced before a special Prevention…
Private Dairy Key to India’s Nutrition Shift
India’s dairy sector is central to nutrition security, yet a large gap persists between milk production and actual nutritional outcomes, raising questions about whether private dairies can bridge this divide. An analysis highlights that despite India being the world’s largest milk producer, millions still suffer from “hidden hunger,” including deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, and…
Goa Hikes Milk Procurement Price, Retail Stable
Panaji: The Goa government has increased the milk procurement price to support local dairy farmers, while keeping retail milk prices unchanged for consumers, reflecting a calibrated approach to balance farmer welfare and consumer affordability. The decision comes amid rising demands from milk producers for better compensation, with the hike aimed at improving farmer incomes without…
MP Targets 52 Lakh Kg Daily Milk Procurement
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government has set an ambitious target to increase daily milk procurement to 52 lakh kilograms while expanding dairy activities to 26,000 villages, positioning the sector as a key driver of farmer income and rural economic growth, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said during a review meeting of the state cooperative dairy federation….
Aarey & Mahanand Brands Set for Relaunch
Mumbai: Iconic dairy brands Aarey and Mahanand are set to be relaunched soon as part of a major push to strengthen the organised dairy sector, with National Dairy Development Board Chairman Meenesh Shah informing Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis during a high-level meeting. The initiative comes amid concerns that only 40% of milk in the state…