TN Farmers Demand ₹50/Litre Milk Procurement Price
The Tamil Nadu Milk Producers’ Welfare Association has urged the State government to increase the milk procurement price to ₹50 per litre for cow’s milk, citing mounting production costs and the need to ensure sustainable incomes for dairy farmers. The demand was raised during the association’s state executive committee meeting, where members highlighted that rising…
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…
Godrej Jersey Targets ₹1,000 Crore Protein Growth
Godrej Jersey has unveiled an ambitious ₹1,000 crore growth vision centered on repositioning everyday dairy products as mainstream sources of protein and functional nutrition, reflecting the rapid shift in Indian consumer preferences toward health-focused foods. The leading private dairy player, with operations across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra, said milk, curd and…
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…
Assam Targets 10 Lakh Litres of Daily Milk Output
Assam has set an ambitious target of producing 10 lakh litres of milk per day as part of a major push to strengthen the state’s dairy sector, enhance rural livelihoods and reduce dependence on milk imports from other states. Announcing the initiative, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government is expanding support for dairy…
Tripura Becomes Northeast’s No. 2 Milk Producer
Tripura has emerged as the second-largest milk producer in Northeast India, reflecting significant progress in dairy development, veterinary care and livestock services, according to Animal Resource Development and Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das. Speaking at a programme in Agartala, the minister said the state’s sustained investments in dairy infrastructure, animal healthcare and scientific livestock management have…
MP to Offer Subsidised Cows to Ladli Behna Women
The Madhya Pradesh Government is set to launch a new scheme to provide cows at subsidised rates to beneficiaries of its flagship Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana, aiming to boost milk production while strengthening women’s economic empowerment. Announcing the proposal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Animal Husbandry and Dairying Lakhan Patel said he has requested…
Gyandhara Builds Dairy Growth on Farmer Trust
Gyandhara Industries Pvt. Ltd., led by Co-founder and Managing Director Ritu Agarwal, has emerged as one of North India’s fastest-growing cattle feed manufacturers by challenging the long-held belief that dairy farmers prioritize low prices over quality. Founded in 2017, the company has grown into a business with annual revenues exceeding ₹425 crore, a combined production…
Uthukuli Butter Moves Closer to GI Recognition
Uthukuli Vennai (Uthukuli Butter), one of Tamil Nadu’s most celebrated artisanal dairy products, is moving closer to securing Geographical Indication (GI) status, a step that would provide legal protection for its unique identity and traditional production methods. The application for GI registration was filed with the Government of India’s Geographical Indications Registry on 9 April…
Weak Monsoon May Push Up Milk Prices
A weak 2026 southwest monsoon is emerging as a potential inflation risk for India’s dairy sector, with industry experts warning that lower rainfall could reduce fodder availability, raise feed costs and eventually push up milk prices. According to The Economic Times, the dairy industry is already witnessing selective milk price increases, while concerns are mounting…