Dr. T.N. Tiwari Named ‘Best Nutrition Man of India
On the occasion of National Doctor’s Day, Dr. T.N. Tiwari, a globally respected dairy technologist and food scientist, was honoured with the prestigious title of “Best Nutrition Man of India” at the Global Health and Wellness Summit 2025 held in Hanoi, Vietnam. This recognition, presented by Zee Bharat, celebrates Dr. Tiwari’s visionary leadership as the…
Sikkim celebrates 5th Gwala Diwas, honours dairy farmers
The Sikkim Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union Limited, in association with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, marked the 5th edition of Gwala Diwas with much pride and gratitude at Manan Kendra in Gangtok. The event was organised to honour the hardworking dairy farmers and cooperative members who have helped shape and strengthen the…
India Shifts Diet: Milk Rises, Cereals & Pulses Dip
The latest Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for August 2023–July 2024 reveals a noteworthy shift in Indian dietary patterns, according to a government report. Milk and milk-product consumption has increased across both rural and urban households. In urban areas, the share of milk in the consumption basket rose from 12.8% to 12.9%, while in rural…
Gujarat Dairy Scandal Surfaces Amid BJP Infighting
A politically charged conflict within Gujarat’s BJP has unveiled alarming revelations of illegal milk operations and entrenched corruption across several cooperative dairies. The latest scandal involves Sumul Dairy in Surat, where top executives are accused of sourcing milk illegally from Maharashtra through unregistered chilling plants, funneling it into the local supply chain. Alleged misconduct includes…
J&K to Emulate Varanasi Dairy Model for Cooperatives
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, and J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah convened in Srinagar for a high-level review of livestock and fisheries in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). Singh urged J&K officials to adopt the acclaimed Varanasi dairy cooperative model, credited for significantly boosting milk production and generating revenue from…
GST Cuts may Bring Relief to Dairy Products
In a major boost for the dairy sector, the GST Council is reportedly preparing a reduction in GST rates on key household consumables—potentially extending benefits to milk, curd, paneer, and other dairy items. The proposal, announced shortly after income-tax relief to middle-class consumers, would ease the tax burden on pre-packaged dairy, currently attracting up to…
From Desert to Dairy Giant: Rajasthan’s Milk Revolution
Rajasthan has surged past Uttar Pradesh to claim the title of India’s largest milk-producing state, contributing 16% of national milk output—a dramatic rise from 12.8% pre-pandemic to 16% in 2023–24 . Between FY 2020–21 and FY 2023–24, its real milk output value averaged ₹91,227 cr, outpacing UP’s ₹87,448 cr . Another transformer is Madhya Pradesh, which also…
India–US Mini‑Deal Stalls Over Agri, Dairy & GM Crops
India has toughened its position on issues related to agriculture and dairy as negotiations in Washington entered a crucial stage, posing challenges on efforts to close a mini deal before July 9, a government official said on Monday. The official added that the stay of the Indian team, headed by special secretary in the department…
Dairy operator dies by suicide under bank debt pressure
A 52-year-old dairy businessman died by suicide at the MGR Bus Stand on Friday, after a private bank from whom he had obtained a Rs 3-crore loan in 2022, sealed his dairy products firm earlier in the day for not paying the interest due for seven months, the police said. According to the Mattuthavani police,…
Delhi CM Proposes Bio‑CNG Plants Near Dairy Clusters
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has called for the identification of suitable land near urban dairy clusters to establish bio‑CNG plants, promoting conversion of dairy and wet waste into clean energy. The government will work closely with Delhi’s Milk & Dairy Development Department and the Municipal Corporation to locate sites capable of processing dairy effluent and…