NDDB – Mother Dairy launch Phase-II in Vidarbha-Marathwada
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Mother Dairy are poised to launch the second phase of their dairy development initiative across the Vidarbha and Marathwada regions of Maharashtra. The program, building on the progress and learnings from Phase I, seeks to further strengthen farm-level capacity, procurement infrastructure, and milk production in historically under-developed dairy…
Maharashtra forms panel to uplift dairy sector
The Maharashtra government has established a state-level committee aimed at enhancing dairy production and empowering farmers across the state. The committee will craft policies to improve milk yield, strengthen procurement systems, expand infrastructure (cold chain, chilling centers), and improve market access for rural cooperatives. Among its mandates is increased focus on technology adoption, breed improvement,…
Clear Labelling Mandated for Paneer Substitutes to Protect Consumers
In response to growing consumer concerns, the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has now mandated that any establishment using “analogue paneer”—a non‑dairy paneer substitute—must clearly declare its status on menus, packaging, or display boards. Although legally permitted since 2021, analogue paneer is composed of vegetable oil, starch, emulsifiers, and powdered milk rather than pure…
DAIRY FARMING IN JALGAON, MAHARASHTRA
In order to compliment and supplement the States and Union Territories for promoting small scale dairy farming the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing the following schemes and have taken following steps: 1. Rashtriya Gokul Mission is being implemented for development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds enhancing milk production and productivity of…
Women Milk Producer Organization eyes Rs 1,800cr turnover
The newly established Marathvarhad Milk Producer Organisation (MPO), a women-led initiative, has set an ambitious target to increase its daily milk procurement volume to 11 lakh kilograms within the next five years. The MPO also aims to achieve an annual turnover of Rs 1,800 crore while expanding its outreach to thousands of dairy farmers in…
DAHD schemes for dairy farmers in Maharashtra
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) is implementing the following schemes across the country including Maharashtra to complement and supplement the efforts for milk production and milk processing infrastructure made by State Government: National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) Supporting Dairy Cooperatives & Farmer Producer Organisations engaged in dairy activities (SDCFPO) Animal Husbandry Infrastructure…
Maharashtra M3 to reduce more than 30% methane emission
Maharashtra Animal Husbandry Department launches Maharashtra Methane Mission (M3) to reduce more than 30% Methane emission from 20 million dairy animals by 2030 in collaboration with eVerse.AI The Maharashtra Animal Husbandry Department has embarked on an ambitious journey towards sustainable livestock management with the launch of the Maharashtra Methane Mission (M3). This groundbreaking initiative aims…
Maharashtra Milk Price Slump: Farmers Fight Back
Dairy farmers in Western Maharashtra have been hit hard after Gokul Milk and other major unions, including Warana and Rajarambapu, reduced the purchase price of cow’s milk by Rs 3 per litre, according to a Mid-day report. This decision came just after the election results, leaving many farmers in financial difficulty. Previously, Gokul paid Rs…
Dodla Dairy Acquired Land in Maharashtra for Expansion
Dodla Dairy Ltd (BSE – 543306, NSE – DODLA, ISIN: INE021001019), one of India’s leading integrated dairy companies, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of a land parcel admeasuring 35.23 acres at Itkal Village, Dharashiv District, Maharashtra. The company has a strong procurement setup in the state and this land acquisition is a step…
Why dairies, farmers aren’t pleased with the state’s Rs 5/litre milk subsidy in Maharashtra
Dairies and dairy farmers in Maharashtra found themselves on the same boat in expressing their displeasure at the state government’s Rs 5/litre subsidy for dairy farmers. Farmers continued their agitation for their demand of a minimum procurement price of Rs 40/litre, while dairies have complained of the financial losses this would bring upon them. Here…