Assam Exports Purabi Ice Cream to Bhutan
Assam has entered the international dairy market with the first-ever export consignment of Purabi Premium Ice Cream to Bhutan, marking a significant milestone for the state’s dairy sector. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma flagged off the inaugural shipment of 5,627 litres of ice cream, produced by West Assam Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Ltd. (WAMUL) under…
Assam’s ₹5/Litre Subsidy Drives Dairy Growth
Assam’s ₹5-per-litre milk production subsidy is delivering strong results, with the state’s dairy sector witnessing a 54.65% increase in milk procurement and a 36.77% rise in membership of dairy cooperative societies, according to Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. Sharing the latest figures on July 17, 2026, the Chief Minister stated that the direct incentive…
Assam Targets 400 Dairy Co-ops by September
The Assam Government has set an ambitious target to establish and integrate 400 Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCSs) across the state by September 30, 2026, under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) Guidelines 2026–27, as part of its strategy to strengthen the dairy sector and increase organised milk procurement. Following directions from Chief…
Technology Push Can Transform Assam Dairy Cooperatives
Assam’s dairy cooperative sector can unlock significant growth through strategic investments in modern processing technologies, cold chain infrastructure and value addition, according to an editorial published by The Sentinel. The editorial highlights ongoing discussions between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh on strengthening dairy cooperatives to achieve the…
Assam Targets 10 Lakh Litres of Daily Milk Output
Assam has set an ambitious target of producing 10 lakh litres of milk per day as part of a major push to strengthen the state’s dairy sector, enhance rural livelihoods and reduce dependence on milk imports from other states. Announcing the initiative, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government is expanding support for dairy…
Amul Plans ₹800 Crore Expansion in East India
Amul is investing nearly ₹800 crore to strengthen its dairy operations in West Bengal and Assam as part of a major expansion strategy targeting eastern India’s growing dairy market. According to reports, the investment will focus on setting up new milk processing facilities, expanding cold-chain infrastructure and strengthening supply and distribution networks across the two…
Sustaining Assam’s Dairy Growth Needs Policy Push
Rising demand for milk and dairy products is driving significant growth in Assam’s dairy sector, mirroring national trends and creating new livelihood opportunities in rural areas, but sustainability challenges remain a major concern. According to an editorial analysis, key bottlenecks include inadequate veterinary services, shortage of affordable feed and fodder, and weak market linkages, all…