Himachal govt to launch Rs 500-crore Him Ganga scheme
The Himachal Pradesh government will launch a Rs 500-crore Him Ganga scheme to promote dairy business in the the state, agriculture and animal husbandry minister Chandra Kumar said on Saturday. Kumar, who was the chief guest at a district level function organised at Dharamshala in Kangra district on Himachal Day, said that Him Ganga scheme…
Yogi’s budget has Rs 86.95 cr for reviving the existing milk unions
Tabling the UP Budget 2023-24 in the state legislative assembly, Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Wednesday proposed an allocation of Rs 100 crore for the financial strengthening of District Central Cooperative Banks. Besides, Rs 175 crore has been proposed for the advanced storage of chemical fertilizers. The loan worth of Rs 7,556…
Boosting Dairy Industry in J&K: Holistic Program to focus on AI
Jammu and Kashmir is home to a thriving bovine industry, with about 31.45 lakh bovines the region accounts for 1.04% of India’s total bovine population. Out of the total bovine population, 10.90 lakh cattle and buffaloes are considered breedable and have the potential to contribute towards region’s milk economy. As per ISS-2020-21, the annual milk…
White Revolution of India—Myths and Reality
India is widely mentioned as the top milk producer in world and this achievement is frequently stated to have been achieved on the basis of its ‘white revolution’ which in turn is claimed to have been achieved on the basis of improved livelihoods of small dairy farmers. How real are these claims? This is not…
White Revolution of India—Myths and Reality
India is widely mentioned as the top milk producer in world and this achievement is frequently stated to have been achieved on the basis of its ‘white revolution’ which in turn is claimed to have been achieved on the basis of improved livelihoods of small dairy farmers. How real are these claims? This is not…
Dairy farmers becoming self-reliant through ODOP in J&K UT
One District, One Product (ODOP), launched by Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries to help districts reach their full potential, foster economic and socio-cultural growth, and create employment opportunities, especially in rural areas. The scheme aims to identify, promote and brand a product from one district. The ODOP scheme aims to turn every district in…
Kerala pushes maize farming -boost dairy productivity control fodder prices
The State is conducting an intensive drive to promote maize cultivation as it’s most ideal to boost dairy production and control fodder prices, says Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development J. Chinchurani Maize may not be a common crop in Kerala, but the Animal Husbandry department is looking at extending its cultivation to more…
Arunachal Government Strives To Build robust Infra For Dairy Development
The Arunachal Pradesh Government strives to empower farmers by building robust infrastructure for animal husbandry & dairy development. As a result of its unwavering efforts, residents of Pasighat, Roing, Namsai and Tezu now have access to four veterinary facilities. Under the ‘National Livestock Mission, an eco-friendly sustainable pig farm has also been set up at…
Staff crunch hits veterinary hospitals in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
The state government, which has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Amul Dairy for ushering in a white revolution by giving a big boost to dairy development in the state, is lethargic towards cattle, cow and buffaloes health. There is a general criticism that veterinary doctors are inadequate when compared to the rising veterinary population. Besides…
NDDB and Assam Government join hands to boost milk production
The Assam government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to form a joint venture business to carry out a Rs 2,000 crore project. The initiative seeks to process 10 lakh gallons of milk per day, which will assist the state’s 1.75 lakh dairy farmers. Assam Chief Minister…