Solar chillers uplift women dairy farmers in Rajasthan
In a notable move toward sustainable rural dairy, solar-powered milk-chilling units are helping women dairy farmers in Rajasthan reduce wastage and improve incomes — a model increasingly being recognized as a template for climate-resilient dairy development. According to the report, these chillers — powered by solar energy (harnessing abundant sunshine) — allow smallholder milk producers…
Rajasthan reports strong rise in dairy, animal-husbandry output
The Rajasthan government says its dairy and animal-husbandry sector has shown significant growth over the past two years, with milk production, processing capacity and cooperative-sector performance all improving. Economic turnaround & increased turnover State data show that annual turnover from milk production and cattle-feed in Rajasthan rose from ₹ 8,000 crore to ₹ 10,000 crore,…
Rajasthan approves ₹1,000 crore fund to boost dairy infrastructure
Rajasthan Chief Minister has approved the creation of a ₹1,000 crore corpus fund to strengthen the state’s dairy infrastructure under the Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation (RCDF). The initiative aims to modernise milk production, expand processing capacities, and upgrade associated facilities across major districts of the state. The current milk processing capacity of RCDF stands at…
Rajasthan’s Dairy Sector Hits Rs 10,000 Crore Milestone
Under the leadership of the state government, Rajasthan’s dairy industry has scaled annual turnover from around ₹8,000 crore to ₹10,000 crore, driven by enhanced focus on farmer income, milk procurement infrastructure and cattle-feed integration. The rise in turnover signals stronger linkages between cooperative societies, private dairy processors and feed-value systems. As milk flows increase, so…
Transforming Rajasthan into India’s Leading Dairy Hub :CM
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has outlined the government’s vision to transform the state into not just an agricultural hub but also India’s largest dairy hub. Speaking at the Gau Mahakumbh, a global summit on cows, organised by the Shri Devraha Baba Gau Seva Parivar in Jaipur yesterday, the Chief Minister highlighted the significant…
Karnataka’s Nandini to enter UP, Rajasthan
After expanding to Delhi, Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), which markets its dairy products under Nandini brand, is set to enter Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan with fresh dairy products, including milk and curd. KMF officials said Nandini products will be available in northern Uttar Pradesh and Jaipur by the end of this month. KMF had launched…
Rajasthan Farmer Builds Rs 17 Crore Organic farm and Dairy
Lekh Ram Yadav turned his 550-acre organic farm and dairy business into a Rs 17 crore venture by using sustainable practices, organic farming, and indigenous cows, emphasizing profitability through dedication and knowledge. Ram began his dairy business with 120 indigenous ‘Sahiwal’ cows Five years ago. (Pic Credit: Lekh Ram Yadav) Lekh Ram Yadav is a…
Rajasthan Govt To Replace Milk With Millets In School Midday Meals
Scraping one more scheme of the previous Congress regime, the BJP government in Rajasthan is planning to provide coarse grain instead of milk to the school children. State Education Minister Madan Dilawar Explains About Why The Decision Was Taken Education Minister Madan Dilawar said that not all school students are getting the benefit of Bal…
Don’t take coercive action on Jaipur dairy officials: HC to cops
A single bench of Rajasthan High Court on Saturday directed the police not to take coercive action against the dairy officials in the FIR registered against them at Chaksu police station in a case related to the detection of unsafe milk from a collection centre at Kothun. The court has asked the state government to submit its reply by December 20. Also read : CID-CB to…
CID-CB to probe spurious milk case, dairy officials under lens
The Crime Branch (CID-CB) of the Rajasthan Police has taken over the investigation into the adulterated milk case discovered on November 17 at Kaithun near Chaksu in Jaipur. Orders for the case being shifted from Chaksu police station of Jaipur to the Crime Branch were issued on Wednesday. The decision to transfer the case was influenced by suspicions surrounding the involvement…