Himachal’s White Revolution Gains Momentum
Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a significant dairy sector transformation, with milk procurement through cooperative societies surging nearly fourfold as the state’s “New White Revolution” gathers pace. The growth has been driven by higher milk procurement prices, expanded cooperative networks and government efforts to strengthen dairy infrastructure, making dairy farming an increasingly attractive source of rural…
Kashmir Milk Output Nears 30 Lakh Tonnes
Dairy farming is emerging as a major growth driver in Kashmir, with milk production in Jammu & Kashmir approaching the 30 lakh tonne mark as government interventions, improved breeding programmes, and rising farmer participation strengthen the sector. Official data indicate that milk production has increased steadily from 25.94 lakh tonnes in 2020-21 to approximately 29.74…
Shreeja Empowers 29,000 Lakhpati Didis
Andhra Pradesh-based dairy enterprise Shreeja Mahila Milk Producer Company has emerged as a major driver of rural women’s economic empowerment, helping create nearly 29,000 “Lakhpati Didis” through dairy-based livelihoods and now setting its sights on developing “Crorepati Didis.” Backed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and operating across several districts, Shreeja has enabled thousands of…
Dairy Sector Highlights Cow Protection Contradictions
India’s dairy industry has come under renewed scrutiny following an opinion piece published by Policy Circle that highlights what it describes as a fundamental contradiction between cow protection politics and the economics of dairy production. The article argues that while cows have become a powerful symbol in religious and political debates, the dairy sector itself…
Kerala Targets 1 Crore Litres of Daily Milk Production
Kerala has set an ambitious target of increasing its daily milk production to 1 crore litres within the next three years, according to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. The announcement was made during discussions on the state’s dairy development strategy, which aims to strengthen milk self-sufficiency and reduce dependence on milk imports from neighboring states. Satheesan…
Centre Boosts Mizoram Dairy Sector Growth
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh has announced a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening Mizoram’s dairy sector during the Regional Review Meeting for Northeastern States held in Aizawl. The programme focused on accelerating growth in fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying while improving rural livelihoods and cooperative development across the Northeast. During the event, the…
JKDFA Raises Milk Price by ₹5 Per Litre
The Jammu and Kashmir Dairy Farmers Association (JKDFA) has announced a ₹5 per litre increase in milk prices across the Union Territory, citing a sharp rise in production costs and growing financial pressure on dairy farmers. With the revision, the retail price of cow milk has increased from ₹60 to ₹65 per litre, while buffalo…
India Leads Global Dairy Race in 2025
India has retained its position as the world’s largest milk-producing country in 2025, reinforcing its dominance in the global dairy sector. According to global dairy rankings, India produces more milk than any other nation, supported by its vast network of smallholder farmers, large bovine population and strong domestic demand. The country contributes roughly one-fourth of…
India’s Livestock Care Shifts Toward Productivity
India’s livestock sector is undergoing a significant transformation as traditional animal husbandry practices increasingly integrate with scientific management, sustainability and productivity-focused approaches. According to experts, livestock remains a critical pillar of rural livelihoods, contributing substantially to agricultural income while supporting millions of smallholder farmers across the country. With growing demand for milk, meat and other…
20,000 Litres of Milk Dumped as OMFED Halts Procurement
Hundreds of dairy farmers in Odisha’s Umerkote town of Nabarangpur district were forced to pour nearly 20,000 litres of fresh milk onto the streets after the local chilling centre of the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) abruptly suspended milk procurement. According to reports, OMFED halted procurement citing storage and processing constraints at its…