Camel Milk Struggles in Gujarat as Demand Fails to Grow
Despite periodic enthusiasm around niche dairy alternatives, camel milk has yet to find a strong foothold among mainstream consumers in Gujarat, with demand remaining largely stagnant in and around Rajkot. Producers and traders in the region report that while the product garners curiosity, actual repeat purchase and sustained market pull remain limited, leaving the camel…
Perfect Day’s Gujarat Whey Plant Set for 2026 Start, 2027 Scale-Up
Precision-fermentation pioneer Perfect Day says its forthcoming production facility in Gujarat’s Bharuch district is on schedule to begin operations in the second half of 2026, with a planned capacity ramp-up in 2027 to meet growing demand for recombinant dairy proteins. The facility — a **joint venture between Perfect Day and Zydus Lifesciences — uses precision…
Gujarat Dairy Procurement Surges Fivefold to 250 Lakh LPD
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah highlighted a remarkable transformation in Gujarat’s dairy sector: milk procurement has soared from 50 lakh litres per day in 2001–02 to 250 lakh litres per day in 2024–25, marking a fivefold increase . This growth is attributed to key government initiatives—namely the…
Will stand with you says Rahul to Gujarat dairy farmers
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday assured dairy farmers of Gujarat that he would stand with them for resolution of their problems, including lack of remunerative prices for milk and the ruling BJP’s “control” over the sector. On a one-day visit to the state, Gandhi held a meeting with cooperative sector leaders and members of…
Sabar Dairy farmers escalate protest over low milk price
The dairy heartland of Aravalli district is boiling over. For the third consecutive day, cattle breeders have escalated their vehement protest against the Sabar Dairy administration, pouring thousands of liters of precious milk onto the roads and bringing the region’s milk supply chain to a grinding halt. Aravalli: The dairy heartland of Aravalli district is boiling…
Gujarat Sabar Dairy Price Protest by dairy farmers Turns Violent
A protest by cattle rearers at Sabar Dairy, Sabarkantha district in Gujarat, demanding a 20–25% hike in milk procurement prices, escalated sharply on July 14, 2025. Over 11 AM, farmers—accompanied by MLA Dhavalsinh Zala—surrounded the dairy’s main gate. When police attempted to control the gathering, stone-throwing erupted, resulting in three policemen injured. Law enforcement retaliated with tear…
1 in 3 Dairy Co-ops in Gujarat Now Led by Women
Women now lead one-third of Gujarat’s dairy cooperatives, marking a major milestone in rural gender empowerment. Over 13 lakh women are actively involved in these societies—both as members and in leadership roles—thanks to sustained capacity-building programs and institutional support from bodies like NDDB and Amul. This transformation reflects a broader cultural shift in Gujarat’s dairy…
Gujarat Dairy Scandal Surfaces Amid BJP Infighting
A politically charged conflict within Gujarat’s BJP has unveiled alarming revelations of illegal milk operations and entrenched corruption across several cooperative dairies. The latest scandal involves Sumul Dairy in Surat, where top executives are accused of sourcing milk illegally from Maharashtra through unregistered chilling plants, funneling it into the local supply chain. Alleged misconduct includes…
Sahakar Bharati Hosts Dairy Convention in Gujarat
Sahakar Bharati’s Dairy Cell organized a two-day national convention at the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) auditorium in Anand, Gujarat, on May 24 and 25. The event gathered prominent figures from India’s dairy sector, including Gujarat’s Cooperation Minister Jagdish Vishwakarma, Amul Dairy Chairman Vipul Patel, NDDB Chairman Meenesh Shah, GCMMF Chairman Shamal Patel, and Sahakar…
Gujarat ranks fourth in Milk production in India
Ahead of the National Milk Day, being celebrated on Tuesday, the state govt said that over the past 22 years, Gujarat’s milk production increased by 11.96 million metric tonnes. The state govt said in a statement on Monday that with an annual milk production of 17.28 million metric tonnes, Gujarat ranks fourth in the country. The…