Milk Farmers Demand Action After Vigilante Attack in Odisha
Milk farmers in Odisha, under the Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana, faced a brutal attack by a mob of around 50 cow vigilantes while transporting 19 cows and calves from Andhra Pradesh on August 28. Despite carrying official documentation and banners from the state dairy scheme, the farmers were assaulted near Baramunda, Bhubaneswar. Vigilantes damaged three mini-trucks,…
India Stands Firm Against US Dairy Imports Over Animal Feed Concerns
India has drawn a firm red line in ongoing trade discussions with the United States, refusing to open its market to American dairy products due to concerns over animal feed practices. The core issue lies in the use of animal-derived feed ingredients in the US dairy sector, which conflicts with India’s religious sentiments and regulatory…