White Revolution 2.0 Accelerates Dairy Cooperatives
The Government of India has outlined the progress of White Revolution 2.0, an ambitious initiative aimed at expanding dairy cooperatives, strengthening existing societies, and promoting sustainability across the dairy sector. The programme targets the formation of 75,000 new Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCSs) and the strengthening of 46,422 existing DCSs nationwide. So far, 24,097 new DCSs…
Haryana Unveils 5 Major Dairy Growth Initiatives
The Haryana Government has announced five major initiatives aimed at accelerating dairy sector growth, boosting farmer incomes and strengthening women-led dairy entrepreneurship through the cooperative network. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Women Cooperative Multipurpose Agriculture Credit and Service Societies (CMPACS) supplying milk to VITA will receive an incentive…
Bihar Targets 1 Crore Litres Daily Milk Output
Bihar has set an ambitious target of producing 1 crore litres of milk per day while positioning its flagship dairy brand Sudha as a globally recognized brand, signalling a major push to strengthen the state’s dairy economy. Announcing the initiative, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said the government is working to equip livestock farmers with modern…
OMFED Rolls Out Micro-ATMs for Dairy Farmers
The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) has launched the distribution of micro-ATMs across milk cooperative societies to strengthen financial inclusion and improve banking access for dairy farmers. In the first phase, 35 milk cooperative societies in Cuttack district received micro-ATMs, while 20 societies in Sambalpur district had already been equipped, taking the total…
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…