Hindustan Zinc Building sustainable Dairy models
Narayani Dangi, a resilient dairy farmer from Bicchadi village, faced immense economic hardship after being widowed at a young age. Struggling to make ends meet, she once earned just ₹25-30 per liter of milk. Her life transformed when she began selling milk to the Ghatawali Mataji Farmer Producer Organization (GMFPO) under Hindustan Zinc’s Samadhan Initiative….
₹150 crore modern milk powder plant coming up at Padalur
A modern milk powder plant is coming up at an estimated cost of ₹150 crore at Padalur in Perambalur district. Established by the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd., which owns the Aavin brand, the 60-tonne plant is being set up with NABARD Rural Infrastructure Development Fund 2022-23. Official sources said the plant was coming…
Amul looking at double-digit growth in FY25
Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), which sells dairy products under the ‘Amul’ brand, is expecting double-digit growth in revenue during this fiscal on strong demand, its MD Jayen Mehta said. GCMMF had seen a demand of nearly Rs 60,000 crore last year. GCMMF’s turnover increased 8 per cent in the 2023-24 financial year…
Assam govt Commercialising the livestock and dairy sector
Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora announced on Tuesday that the state government is dedicated to commercialising the livestock and dairy sector while encouraging greater involvement from the younger generation. Speaking at the National Milk Day celebrations organised by the Directorate of Dairy Development, Bora noted that India contributes approximately 25 per cent of the world’s total milk production, maintaining…
Allahabad High Court dismisses dairy’s appeal
The Allahabad High Court while dismissing an application said that in case of sale of unsafe or sub-standard milk, the date of commission of offence would be the date when the report of food analyst is received about its quality and not by the date when the sample of food is collected. A Single Bench of…
Kishore Indukuri shifted gears to supplying adulterant-free milk
Sid’s Farm has its genesis in the entrepreneurial dream of Kishore Indukuri, a US-returned engineer, but evolved to ensure the well-being of the community. As a youngster, Kishore had achieved what every other Telugu boy dreams of — entering an IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) and building a career in the USA. Eventually, this IIT…
Quality of milk is top priority for 54% of Indian consumers
More than half of Indian (54%) consumers ranked quality of milk as a top priority while purchasing milk. Godrej Jersey’s Milk Report also revealed that Indians are ready to increase milk consumption if they are assured of milk quality and safety. Titled ‘Bottoms Up…India Says Cheers to Milk’ the comprehensive study covering consumer responses from Delhi, Lucknow,…
Odisha to double milk production by 2030
The Odisha government has set the target to double the milk production in the state in next five years and touch 150 lakh litre per day by 2030, said Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (FARD) minister Gokulananda Mallik on Tuesday. Speaking at a state-level event organised to mark National Milk Day, the minister said the…
Ananda Dairy Introduces India’s First Paneer Spread
New Delhi, India – [27th Nov 2024] – Ananda Dairy, one of India’s leading dairy brands, has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation in the form of Ananda Paneer Spread, the country’s first-ever spread made entirely from paneer. This launch marks a significant step in providing health-conscious consumers with a nutritious, protein-rich alternative to traditional spreads. …
Remembering Dr Verghese Kurien on National Milk Day
India commemorates National Milk Day in tribute to Dr. Verghese Kurien, the progenitor of the White Revolution, and to acknowledge the indefatigable contributions of the nation’s agriculturists. As of 2024, owing to Dr. Kurien’s prescient stewardship and the relentless diligence of these farmers, India retains its stature as the preeminent milk producer globally. The nation accounts…