Banas Dairy Wins National Water Conservation Award
Banas Dairy has been honored with a national award for its exceptional water conservation efforts. The cooperative’s commitment to sustainable practices not only raised its environmental credentials but also strengthened its operational resilience in the face of water stress. Through a mix of rainwater harvesting, solar-powered pumps and efficient water reuse systems, Banas Dairy has…
Traditional therapies for strengthening livestock health
Technical knowhow of three unique traditional health practices has been incubated to harness their therapeutic potential in treating heath issues in livestock. These involve management of ectoparasite infestation, enhancing milk production potential (Galactogogue properties) and prevention/treatment of retention of placental conditions among dairy animals. India’s rich biodiversity-based wisdom, especially in indigenous livestock healthcare, offers sustainable…
Women Power: India’s Dairy Sector Transformed
Women in India’s dairy industry are no longer just the backbone — they’re becoming the face of leadership, entrepreneurship, and economic change. From grassroots milk collection to boardroom decisions, Indian women in cooperatives and private dairies are leveraging their strengths to reshape the dairy sector. In Gujarat, more than 32% of the 36 lakh dairy…
Cooperatives Shine in National Gopal Ratna Awards Rankings
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has announced the National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) 2025, one of India’s highest honours in the dairy and livestock sector. This year’s results highlight the growing strength of dairy cooperatives, which continue to play a pivotal role in supporting farmers, improving indigenous breeds, and strengthening the rural economy….
Akshayakalpa to Invest Rs 200 Crore in Maharashtra Dairy
Akshayakalpa Organic, India’s first certified organic dairy company, is entering Maharashtra with a major expansion plan worth ₹200 crore. The company will set up a new dairy plant at Mawal, between Pune and Mumbai, which is expected to become operational within the next two years. This move marks the company’s third major production hub after…
Science behind FSSAI standards for testing spurious ghee
A dramatic food-fraud case has been unearthed involving the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and a supplier dairy. Between 2019 and 2024, the Bhole Baba Organic Dairy of Uttarakhand — led by promoters Pomil Jain and Vipin Jain — supplied around 68 lakh kg of ghee, valued at approximately ₹250 crore, to TTD despite never procuring any real milk…
DKMUL Targets 4.5 Lakh Litres Milk by December
The Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (DKMUL) is gearing up to increase its milk procurement to 4.5 lakh litres per day by December 2025, from the current level of around 4.3 lakh litres. To support this growth, DKMUL has launched targeted initiatives including silage subsidies for farmers and incentives of ₹12,000 for purchasing…
Tariff Deal Nears: India to Open Dairy, Corn Imports
India and the U.S. are reportedly on the verge of finalizing a trade deal that would reduce tariffs and allow India to import soybean, corn, and some dairy products duty-free. While New Delhi is ready to open up parts of its dairy sector, it is drawing a line at liquid milk imports, allowing only select…
NGT Allows Mother Dairy Pilkhuwa Plant to Operate Temporarily
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has allowed Mother Dairy’s Pilkhuwa unit to resume operations, treating the closure order issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) as interim, and directing the authority to take a final decision after hearing the company. A Bench of Justice Prakash Shrivastava (Chairperson) and A Senthil Vel (Expert Member)…
Nestlé India’s dairy push: heritage meets innovation in 2025
Nestlé India is placing dairy squarely at the heart of its growth strategy, as revealed by Manav Sahni (Business Head – Dairy Business) ahead of his session at the forthcoming Pitch BrandTalk 2025 in Delhi. Sahni will speak on the theme “Dairy: At The Heart of Nestlé India” and outline how the company is combining…