4,224 Dairy Units Distributed Under IDDP in Kashmir
The Animal Husbandry Department in Jammu and Kashmir has distributed 4,224 dairy units across the Valley over the last three years under the Integrated Dairy Development Programme (IDDP). The year 2024–25 saw the highest allocation with 2,105 units, while 2025 recorded the lowest at 419 units. Among districts, Kupwara led with 122 units, whereas Baramulla…
PM launches Bhilwara dairy UHT milk processing plant
Giving a major push to India’s livestock and dairy sector, projects worth ₹947 crores were inaugurated and foundation stone was laid for additional project valued at ₹219 crore in New Delhi on October 11, 2025. These initiatives, which form part of a larger package of agricultural and allied sector investments, were launched by Prime Minister…
The Indian Dairy Boom: a USD 290.8 Billion Market
With a market valued at INR 18,975 billion in 2024, projected to reach INR 57,001 billion by 2033 (CAGR 12.35%), the Indian dairy sector is an economic engine benefiting over 80 million farmers and capturing the attention of global investors. This week, tax cuts, new production plants and innovative products are driving the ‘White Revolution 2.0’ – find…
IPL Pushes Balanced Fertilisation for Dairy Sustainability
P.S. Gahlaut, Managing Director of Indian Potash Limited (IPL), has emphasized balanced fertilisation as a cornerstone for sustainable dairy farming. The method involves applying both mineral and organic fertilisers in precise proportions tailored to soil and crop needs, aiming to enhance fodder crop production and overall soil health. According to research cited by IPL, this…
Priyanka Gandhi Meets ‘Alia Bhatt’, cow and Kerala Farmers
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi visited a dairy farm in Kodenchery, Kerala, where she engaged with local dairy farmers about the economic and operational challenges they face. During her visit, she encountered a cow named “Alia Bhatt,” which she used to draw light attention, before turning attention to serious sector issues. She pledged to write…
India’s animal Feed Industry at the Crossroads of Growth
India remains a dairy and livestock powerhouse—already the world’s largest milk producer and the second-largest egg producer. The domestic animal feed market, currently valued at around US $14 billion (2025), is projected to expand to US $20 billion by 2030 at a ~7 % compounded annual growth rate (CAGR). However, the sector grapples with significant…
NDDB – Mother Dairy launch Phase-II in Vidarbha-Marathwada
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Mother Dairy are poised to launch the second phase of their dairy development initiative across the Vidarbha and Marathwada regions of Maharashtra. The program, building on the progress and learnings from Phase I, seeks to further strengthen farm-level capacity, procurement infrastructure, and milk production in historically under-developed dairy…
Cadbury Launches “Milkinis” to Win Young & Impulse Buyers
Mondelez India has rolled out Cadbury Dairy Milk Milkinis, a crème-filled milk chocolate bar priced at ₹20 and ₹40, as part of its strategy to capture the attention of school-going children and impulse buyers. The move reintroduces a sense of playfulness to Cadbury’s brand persona, shifting it slightly from its long-running “indulgent and emotional” communication…
Private Dairies Drive Tamil Nadu’s Milk Boom
By 2023-24, India’s per capita milk availability had reached 471 grams/day, ahead of the global average of 394 grams/day. In the same period, India’s milk production surged by 63.6%, rising from 146.3 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 239.3 million tonnes. In Tamil Nadu, the dairy sector is also expanding rapidly. The state ranks 11th in…
CLFMA Delegation adds to U.S.-India Livestock Collaboration
The CLFMA of India delegation visited the United States to study sorghum, corn, and dairy farming practices and engage with top agricultural stakeholders. Meetings included live farm demonstrations, industry interactions, and discussions with senior U.S. officials, including the Governor and Agriculture Secretary of Iowa. The visit reinforces ongoing MoUs between CLFMA, the State of Iowa,…