Sikkim delegation visits Banas Dairy
A high-level delegation from the Government of Sikkim visited Banas Dairy during its official engagements in Gujarat. The delegation was led by Arun Kumar Upreti, Minister for Cooperation and Rural Development Department (RDD), along with PRCS-cum-Secretary Mrs. Jabi Thapa. Established in 1969, Banas Dairy, formally known as Banaskantha District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd, is…
Amul Launches ‘Sarlaben’ AI to Empower 36 Lakh Dairy Producers
Amul has taken a bold digital leap by launching an artificial intelligence-powered assistant named ‘Sarlaben’, designed to serve dairy farmers across over 18,500 villages in Gujarat with round-the-clock guidance on animal husbandry and dairy practices. The platform was flagged off by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel as part of a broader push to link grassroots…
India’s First Camel Milk Plant Boosts Niche Dairy Growth
Sarhad Dairy — the Kutch District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd. — has further strengthened India’s dairy landscape with its camel milk processing initiative, operating the country’s first camel milk processing plant and introducing unique value-added products that are expanding rural incomes and diversifying the dairy portfolio. The plant, based in Bhuj (Kutch, Gujarat), procured…
Milk Tops Orders in India’s Quick Commerce Trends: Zepto Report
According to Zepto’s 2025 annual trends report, milk emerged as the most-ordered item across major Indian metros, highlighting how quick commerce demand for daily essentials has surged alongside traditional grocery habits. In Bengaluru, Nandini milk led with approximately 8.8 million units ordered, while in Mumbai and Delhi NCR, Amul milk accounted for around 9 million…
Amul Plans to Export Dairy Products to Israel Soon
Amul — via its parent body GCMMF — is preparing to expand its exports to Israel significantly. Currently, it exports ghee, but managing director Jayen Mehta confirmed that the cooperative plans to ship a broader dairy portfolio soon, targeting not just the Indian diaspora but also the local Israeli market. To make deeper inroads, Amul…
Indian Co-ops Shine Globally: IFFCO & Amul Lead the Pack
India’s cooperative movement has earned global recognition, with Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) and Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF-Amul) featuring prominently in the World Cooperative Monitor 2023 rankings released by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA). IFFCO secured the top global position among the world’s 300 leading cooperatives based on turnover-to-GDP-per-capita ratio, while Amul…
Amul salutes ‘Iron Man’ for dairy movement genesis
In a heartfelt national-campaign tribute, Amul has honoured Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel — widely known as the “Iron Man of India” — for his visionary role in establishing what became India’s first village dairy cooperative in Kaira (Gujarat) during the 1940s. The full-page advertisement highlights how Patel inspired dairy farmers to unite against exploitation and helped…
India’s Dairy Moment: ₹825 Crore Boost in Haryana
Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is set to inaugurate India’s largest dairy facility — the ₹325 crore Sabar Dairy Plant in Rohtak — part of a broader ₹825 crore development push across Haryana. With state-of-the-art machinery, the plant will process 150 tonnes of curd, 10 lakh litres of yoghurt, 3 lakh litres of…
GCMMF Pledges ₹10,000 Cr to Expand Dairy & Food Capacity
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), better known as the parent of the Amul brand, has announced an ambitious plan to invest ₹10,000 crore over the next two to three years. The capital will be channelled into building 10–12 new plants covering dairy, ice cream, and food product lines to bolster processing capacities and…
Political Influence Reshapes Amul Board Elections
Anand — The recent board elections at the Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (Amul Dairy) have reignited long-running concerns about political interference in India’s storied dairy cooperatives. In a decisive outcome this month, BJP-backed candidates won 11 of 13 seats on the Amul board — four uncontested and seven in voting rounds that recorded…