Jigawa to Partner India for Dairy Development
The Jigawa State Government in Nigeria has announced plans to collaborate with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) of India to promote livestock development and expand dairy production in the state. The initiative was disclosed by Governor Umar Namadi while receiving a high-level NDDB delegation led by Rajesh O. Gupta during a courtesy visit to…
White Revolution 2.0 to Boost Dairy Cooperatives
The Government of India has launched a cooperative-led “White Revolution 2.0” aimed at expanding dairy cooperative coverage, generating employment and empowering women farmers while strengthening the organised dairy sector. The initiative targets a 50% increase in milk procurement by dairy cooperatives over the next five years, with procurement expected to reach 1,007 lakh kg per…
Telangana Plans Milk for Govt School Students
The Telangana School Education Department has proposed serving milk to students in government and local body schools from the next academic year as part of efforts to improve child nutrition. According to the proposal, students will be given 150 ml of milk three times a week, specifically on days when ragi malt is not provided…
Nandi: The Unsung Pillar of India’s Dairy Sector
India’s dairy sector, which contributes nearly one-fourth of global milk production, supports the livelihoods of more than eight crore farmers, most of them small and marginal producers who depend on dairy as a reliable source of daily income. Women play a vital role across the value chain—from feeding and caring for livestock to collecting and…
Door-to-Door Dairy Model Empowers Indonesian Women
A door-to-door dairy distribution initiative supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is creating new income opportunities for women in Indonesia while expanding access to nutritious dairy products. The “Miss Cimory” program, launched in 2013 by PT Cisarua Mountain Dairy Tbk (Cimory), trains women to sell dairy products directly to households, helping them build customer…
Karnataka Budget Boosts Dairy & Livestock Sector
The 2026-27 Karnataka State Budget announced several initiatives to strengthen the dairy and animal husbandry sector and improve farmers’ incomes. When the current government assumed office, milk was being procured from 8.75 lakh producers at 81.78 lakh litres per day, which has now increased to about 9.07 lakh milk producers supplying nearly 1 crore litres…