BEMUL Posts US$1.3M Profit, Plans Mega Dairy Expansion
The Belagavi District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (BEMUL) has reported a strong financial performance for FY 2025, posting a net profit of US$1.3 million (approximately ₹11 crore), reflecting continued growth in Karnataka’s cooperative dairy sector. The union recorded a turnover of around US$162 million (approximately ₹1,380 crore) during the financial year, driven by higher milk…
J&K Surpasses White Revolution 2.0 Dairy Targets
Jammu & Kashmir has exceeded its White Revolution 2.0 targets, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the region’s dairy cooperative ecosystem. The Union Government has released ₹1.40 crore to support the formation of new dairy cooperative societies after the Union Territory surpassed its approved targets under the national programme. According to official data, J&K was…
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…
Rajasthan HC Orders Dairy Quality Inspections
The Rajasthan High Court has directed the State Government to conduct inspections of major dairy cooperatives, including Saras (RCDF), Amul, Lotus and Mother Dairy, to examine the measures they have adopted to prevent the sale of synthetic milk and other adulterated dairy products. The direction was issued by a Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice…
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…
Khammam Vijaya Dairy Faces Uncertain Future Amid Shift Reports
The future of Khammam Vijaya Dairy has come under uncertainty following reports that the Telangana government is planning to shift its operations to Warangal, raising concerns among dairy farmers, employees and industry stakeholders. Operated by the Telangana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation (TDDCF) on a 10-acre campus in Indira Nagar, Khammam, the dairy was inaugurated in…
Manipur Speeds Up Dairy Modernisation Drive
Manipur is accelerating efforts to modernise its dairy sector as local milk production continues to fall significantly short of consumer demand, prompting the Manipur Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Limited (MMPCU) to strengthen production and processing capacity. Speaking during the Cooperative Week celebrations and the “AI & Technology Day” brand promotion programme at the Manipur Dairy…
Sirsa Vita Faces ₹15 Crore Payment Delay Row
The Sirsa Vita Milk Plant in Haryana is facing mounting protests from dairy farmers over pending payments of around ₹15 crore, with the Bharatiya Kisan Ekta (BKE) alleging that milk producers have not received dues for the past two months. Farmers submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister, claiming that while private dairy companies are…
Bhutan’s Daily Milk Run Serves Indian Consumers
Every morning before sunrise, a dairy cooperative from Gelephu, Bhutan, transports fresh milk across the border to Dadgari in Assam, India, where strong consumer demand has created a thriving cross-border dairy trade. The Gelephu Om Detshen dairy cooperative, comprising 134 active members owning 402 milking cows, operates 10 milk collection centres and delivers around 220…