White Revolution 2.0 Accelerates Dairy Cooperatives
The Government of India has outlined the progress of White Revolution 2.0, an ambitious initiative aimed at expanding dairy cooperatives, strengthening existing societies, and promoting sustainability across the dairy sector. The programme targets the formation of 75,000 new Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCSs) and the strengthening of 46,422 existing DCSs nationwide. So far, 24,097 new DCSs…
J&K Surpasses White Revolution 2.0 Dairy Targets
Jammu & Kashmir has exceeded its White Revolution 2.0 targets, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the region’s dairy cooperative ecosystem. The Union Government has released ₹1.40 crore to support the formation of new dairy cooperative societies after the Union Territory surpassed its approved targets under the national programme. According to official data, J&K was…
NDDB Reviews Vision for India’s Dairy Growth
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) convened a high-level review meeting on 25 June 2026, bringing together Chairpersons and Managing Directors of Milk Unions and State Cooperative Dairy Federations from across the country to shape the future roadmap for India’s dairy sector. The deliberations focused on strengthening the cooperative dairy ecosystem through enhanced milk procurement,…
Jayen Mehta Takes Charge of SPCDF
Dr. Jayen Mehta, Managing Director of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul), has been unanimously elected as Chairman of the newly formed Sardar Patel Cooperative Dairy Federation (SPCDF), marking a major step in expanding India’s cooperative dairy movement beyond Gujarat. Sangram Chaudhary, representing Banaskantha District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Limited, was elected Vice Chairman during…
Cooperatives Drive Dairy Growth & Farmer Income
Dairy cooperatives in India continue to play a central role in ensuring remunerative and stable pricing for farmers, with procurement prices determined based on cost of production and market dynamics, according to a government statement. Payments to farmers are increasingly automated and directly credited to bank accounts, improving transparency and efficiency across the value chain….
White Revolution 2.0 Targets 50% Milk Growth
The Government of India has outlined an ambitious roadmap under White Revolution 2.0, aiming to increase milk procurement by dairy cooperatives by 50% over the next five years, while expanding cooperative coverage and strengthening rural livelihoods. Launched on September 19, 2024, the initiative focuses on empowering uncovered panchayats through the cooperative model, enhancing market access,…
White Revolution 2.0 to Boost Dairy Cooperatives
The Government of India has launched a cooperative-led “White Revolution 2.0” aimed at expanding dairy cooperative coverage, generating employment and empowering women farmers while strengthening the organised dairy sector. The initiative targets a 50% increase in milk procurement by dairy cooperatives over the next five years, with procurement expected to reach 1,007 lakh kg per…
Nandi: The Unsung Pillar of India’s Dairy Sector
India’s dairy sector, which contributes nearly one-fourth of global milk production, supports the livelihoods of more than eight crore farmers, most of them small and marginal producers who depend on dairy as a reliable source of daily income. Women play a vital role across the value chain—from feeding and caring for livestock to collecting and…