Cabinet approves Revised NPDD Budget – PM
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has today approved the Revised National Program for Dairy Development (NPDD). The Revised NPDD, a Central Sector Scheme, has been enhanced with an additional Rs.1000 crore, bringing the total budget to Rs.2790 crore for the period of the 15th Finance Commission cycle (2021-22 to…
Plant-based and cow’s milk are not always nutritionally equal
The plant-based milk market is exploding, offering beverages made from seeds, nuts, legumes, grains and blends of those ingredients, often marketed as ready replacements for the traditional choice of cow’s milk. Drink this type of milk to keep you and the planet healthy However, not all of those plant milk options are fortified to meet…
Milma in talks to export dairy products to U.S., Europe
The Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), popularly known as Milma, is in talks with international business networks to export its high-value dairy products to the U.S. and Europe. Milma Chairman K.S. Mani said the milk cooperative was exploring the export potential of its long-shelf-life products, such as clarified butter (ghee) and milk powder, from…
Sahkar se Samriddhi- Amit Shah
To achieve the prosperity in the country through the mantra of “Sahakar Se Samriddhi” given by the Prime Minister, a pilot project to promote ‘Cooperation among Cooperatives’ was launched by Union Minister of Home and Cooperation on 21st May,2023 in Banaskantha and Panchmahal District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) of Gujarat to promote all financial transactions…
Cow milk and Buffalo milk price increased by Rs 6 per lit in Himachal
In the state budget for 2025, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Sukhu outlined a number of important initiatives aimed at strengthening the state’s agricultural sector, promoting tourism, and managing its financial challenges. One of the major announcements in the budget was a price increase for cow and buffalo milk, aimed at benefiting dairy farmers in the state.The price of cow…
KMF brand Nandini milk launched in Hathras, UP
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), the second-largest dairy cooperative in India, is broadening its footprint with launch of Nandini milk, curd and buttermilk in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh from Monday. The move is part of KMF’s ongoing strategy to expand its market presence beyond its home state of Karnataka. KMF procures milk from over 2.6 million dairy…
Alert against Unauthorized Use of the Vijaya Telangana Brand
Telangana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation Ltd. (TGDDCF) Alerts Vendors, Distributors, and Consumers against Unauthorized Use of the “Vijaya Telangana”Brand. Telangana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation Ltd. (TGDDCF) is a cooperative society registered under the Telangana Cooperative Societies Act, 1964, and is actively engaged in the procurement, marketing, and sale of milk and milk products across Telangana and…
The India opportunity, and the long path to realise it
Scott St John is the chair of ANZ Bank New Zealand and a director of ANZ Group, which has had a presence in India since 1984. He will be part of the Prime Minister’s trade mission to India. OPINION: First time visitors describe how all your senses are assaulted when you arrive in India. I’ve been…
How GRB churned itself into a ghee giant
After milk, ghee is the second most consumed dairy product in India and a crowded category. But it’s a category where regional players have held their own against national heavyweights like Amul, Aashirvaad (ITC), Britannia, and Gowardhan, and churned up growth. Take Bengaluru-based GRB Dairy Foods Private Ltd, which from humble beginnings has scaled up…
National Dairy Data Centre:Closing the Trust Gap
In the recently concluded 51st DIC at Patna, the Union Minister for Dairying has urged the private dairy sector to share data to facilitate better policymaking. While this may seem like a step towards inclusivity, it raises concerns about fairness and transparency. For the first time, on a national platform, I have seen the government…