Gujarat Dairy Procurement Surges Fivefold to 250 Lakh LPD
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah highlighted a remarkable transformation in Gujarat’s dairy sector: milk procurement has soared from 50 lakh litres per day in 2001–02 to 250 lakh litres per day in 2024–25, marking a fivefold increase . This growth is attributed to key government initiatives—namely the…
GST Overhaul May Slash Prices on Dairy & Consumer Goods
India is set to roll out a significant Goods and Services Tax (GST) overhaul, likely unveiled during the 56th GST Council meeting in September or October 2025, pending approval from the Group of Ministers (GoM) . Under the current draft, the multi-slab GST system will be simplified into two main rates: 5% and 18%, effectively…
79th Independence day celebrated by TGDDCF at Raviryal
79TH Independence day was celebrated at Mega Dairy,Raviryal in grand way. Mr.K.Chandrashekhar Reddy,IAS., Managing Director,TGDDCF and Chairman,Sri.Gutha Amith Reddy unfurled the flag marking the occasion of independence day. While speaking at the occasion, Chairman, Gutha Amith Reddy told, the TGDDCF is a farmer centric organization with cooperative spirit and all the employees shall rededicate for…
Amul Eyes US Plants to Dodge Rising Duties
Amid escalating U.S. tariffs on Indian exports, prominent FMCG players—including Amul and ITC—are recalibrating their U.S. strategy. Both are evaluating the feasibility of establishing production facilities in third countries or directly in the U.S. to overcome tariff-related hurdles and shield export competitiveness. This move seeks to mitigate the impact of elevated duties and preserve market…
Cow Milk and New Booths Launched Under Delhi Milk Scheme
The Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS) marked a significant milestone with the launch of new dairy products and the distribution of booth allotment letters at a special event held on 13th August 2025, at the NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi. The event was graced by Smt. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD)…
US trade truce with China: Agri trump card that Beijing holds ?
United States President Donald Trump on Monday extended his trade truce with China for another three months until November 10, pausing the triple-digit import duties that the two countries would have levied on each other’s goods. Trump’s move — “to continue the suspension” of the prohibitive 145% tariff on Chinese goods and keep it at…
Milk Price Goes Up By ₹3 In Jabalpur; Locals Angry Over Hike
In Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, milk vendors abruptly increased milk prices by ₹3 per litre without prior notice or approval, pushing prices from ₹70 to ₹73. The sudden hike sparked outrage among residents, who accused dairy operators of profiteering with little regard for affordability or milk quality. The city houses over 100 dairies producing lakhs of…
Mahayuti Govt Pledges Dairy & Farmer Prosperity — Chavan
Summary At a gathering in Sangli’s Indira Palace Hall, Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing both farmer welfare and the dairy industry. He highlighted that cooperative-led dairy initiatives, initiated in 2021 across three talukas, now boast 120–130 milk collection centers, collectively handling over 40,000 liters daily. Chavan echoed confidence that,…
Penalty of Rs 36.72 cr imposed in 8,815 fake milk cases in FY25
The government on Tuesday informed Parliament that penalties worth Rs 36.72 crore were imposed in 8,815 cases related to fake and adulterated milk during 2024-25, marking an increase from the previous financial years. Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying S P Singh Baghel, in his written reply to the Lok Sabha, said…
HP dairy armers to receive all information on their mobile
The Himachal Pradesh Government has approved the establishment of new milk processing plants at Nahan, Nalagarh, Mohal and Rohru, along with a milk chilling centre at Jalari (Hamirpur) and a bulk milk cooler at Jhalera (Una). The move aims to modernize the State’s dairy infrastructure, enhance farmers’ incomes and strengthen the rural economy. Chief Minister…