India’s Dairy Paradox: Abundance, Pressure and the Road Ahead
India today stands as the world’s largest milk producer, contributing nearly 25% of global milk output. National milk production reached 247.87 million tonnes in 2024–25, marking a 3.58% rise over the previous year. Per-capita availability has also climbed steadily, touching 485 grams per day, significantly higher than global averages. The dairy sector remains the backbone…
TTD Laddu Ghee Scam: CBI–SIT Charges 12 Officials and Experts
A major breakthrough has been reported in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) laddu ghee adulteration case, with a Central Bureau of Investigation–led Special Investigation Team (CBI–SIT) formally arraigning seven TTD officials and five external dairy experts for their alleged role in supplying 68 lakh kg of adulterated ghee to the temple over five years. According…
Milk production grew by 3.58% over last year
India’s dairy sector continued its dominant rise in 2024-25, with national milk production touching 247.87 million tonnes, a 3.58% increase over the previous year. With this, India retained its position as the world’s largest milk producer, contributing 25% of global output, according to the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025 report. Animal_Husbandry_Statistics_2025 Per-capita milk availability rose…
Odisha gives Rs 200 cr subsidy to 4.5 lakh dairy farmers
What’s the news The government of Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. (OMFED), under Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana, has disbursed nearly ₹200 crore as subsidy to more than 4.5 lakh dairy farmers in the state. Under this Yojana, eligible dairy farmers receive up to 70% subsidy, enabling many to purchase or rear milch animals. So…
Minister Launches ‘Dugdh Sankalan Sathi’ Dairy App
Union Minister of Heavy Industries Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey unveiled the ground-breaking “Dugdh Sanakalan Sathi Mobile App” today at Mussorie, Uttarakhand. This innovative application, designed and developed by Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL), Jaipur, a “Mini Ratna” Central Public Sector Enterprises under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, is poised to make a lasting impact on…
Cow-Free Dairy Scores Early Wins; Scale Still a Challenge
Cow Free — Strauss Group’s animal-free dairy line made via precision-fermentation — launched in Israel in September 2025 and comprises a dairy-style beverage and a spread/cream-cheese alternative, produced using dairy protein (BLG) derived from yeast or fungi instead of cows. According to the company, everything released so far has sold out, indicating early consumer acceptance….
NDRI hosts its first Dairy Festival on National Milk Day
On 26 November 2025, to mark National Milk Day — the birth anniversary of Verghese Kurien — NDRI at Karnal organised its first-ever “Dairy Festival-2025,” drawing strong public participation and wide interest. The festival was inaugurated by NDRI Director Dheer Singh, who lit the ceremonial lamp and toured exhibition stalls showcasing the institute’s latest research…
Mother Dairy MD Manish Bandlish resigns — tenure ends Nov 30
Manish Bandlish, Managing Director (MD) of Mother Dairy, has resigned from his position; his tenure will conclude on 30 November 2025. He took charge as MD in March 2021. According to the cooperative, Bandlish is stepping down “to pursue professional goals outside the company.” In its statement, Mother Dairy acknowledged his “valuable contributions” to the…
Reimagining India’s Dairy Ecosystem
India’s dairy sector is entering a decisive new phase where the focus is steadily shifting from volume-driven growth to a value-, consumer-, and sustainability-driven model. Over the past decade, India has already achieved significant production gains, with milk output rising from nearly 146.3 million tonnes in 2014–15 to 239.3 million tonnes in 2023–24—an impressive 63.6%…
Purabi Dairy’s Sweet Entry Boosts Assam Farmers
Purabi Mithai — the new traditional sweets range from Purabi Dairy — was officially launched by West Assam Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Ltd (WAMUL) and will be marketed by Northeast Dairy and Foods Limited (NEDFL), a joint venture of Assam Government and NDDB. The move marks Purabi’s entry into the traditional Indian sweets market. Purabi…