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…

 ABC Farms Pioneer Helped Shape India’s Cheese Market

Long before artisanal cheese became popular in India, Sohrab Chinoy, founder of ABC Farms in Pune, transformed a recurring surplus of nearly 1,000 litres of unsold milk into one of the country’s pioneering artisanal cheese businesses. A third-generation dairy entrepreneur whose family operated Mumbai’s historic Byculla Dairy Farm, Chinoy returned from dairy training in Germany…

Aavin Cuts Milk Supply by 3 Lakh Litres Daily

State-run dairy cooperative Aavin has reduced its daily milk supply by approximately 3 lakh litres, triggering shortages across parts of Tamil Nadu and forcing many consumers to shift to private dairy brands. According to the report, the supply of Aavin’s popular Green Magic standardized milk has been curtailed due to a seasonal decline in milk…

Goa Unveils Scheme to Boost Dairy Coop Infrastructure

The Goa government has launched a new scheme to strengthen infrastructure in the cooperative dairy sector, aiming to modernize milk procurement, processing and value addition across the state. Under the initiative, registered cooperative dairy societies will receive financial assistance of up to 75% of the project cost, subject to a maximum grant of ₹50 lakh,…