Banas Dairy to pay Rs 1,132 cr as incentive to 5.5L members
The Banaskantha District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd popularly known as Banas Dairy has announced an incentive of Rs 1,132 crore. That would be distributed among 5.5 lakh farmers who are members of the dairy cooperative. The announcement was made by dairy chairman Shankar Chaudhary; after the 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the dairy […]
Gujarat dairies asked to set up oxygen plants after Banas dairy’s initiative
After Banas Dairy’s successful execution of oxygen plant for Covid-19 patients at its medical college in Palanpur, the Gujarat government has now directed all dairy unions in the State to come forward and setup oxygen facilities in their respective districts. In a circular issued on Wednesday, Gujarat’s Registrar of Cooperatives has directed all the district […]
Banas Dairy procures record 82 lakhs litres of milk in a day
The Banaskantha District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (BDCMPUL) popularly known as Banas Dairy procured record 82 lakh litres per day (LLPD) milk on Monday. Monday’s milk collection was the highest that Asia’s largest dairy registered. It is higher than the last year’s single day peak that stood at 73.71 LLPD. Also read : Banas Dairy […]
Banas Dairy registers new milk procurement record
The Banaskantha District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (BDCMPUL) popularly known as Banas Dairy registered highest single day procurement on Friday. Asia’s largest milk co-operative procured 73.93 lakh litres per day (LLPD) milk – up against last year’s single day peak which was 73.71 LLPD. “This became possible because of the hard work of our […]
UP Govt plans setting up a dairy in every district : CM Yogi
To boost the state’s rural economy, the UP government will be opening one dairy in every division in phase-I. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday on the day of PM Modi ji’s birthday. During an interaction with dairy farmers, Adityanath said that in the second phase, the target would be one dairy for every […]
Amul steering sweet revolution after white revolution by launching natural honey
Amul is now toying with the idea of bringing out its own branded honey. Amul has recently forayed into several non-dairy branded food segments . These are edible oils, ready-to-eat snacks, bakery products and chocolates. It would be an an extension of the existing agri-value-chain for more than 36 lakh milk producer members in Gujarat. Amul […]
Banas Dairy is setting up a Potato Processing Plant for Rs 100 Crores
Keeping an eye on global demand for potato-based products, Banas Dairy is setting up a Rs 100-crore (USD 13.5 million) potato processing unit in North Gujarat that will take on established brands like McCain Foods India Pvt Ltd and Hyfun Foods in their backyard. The unit that will have an annual capacity to process 50,000 […]
Bio Gas CNG Pump by Banas dairy : Another source of income for dairy farmers
Palanpur-based Banas Dairy opened its first bio–CNG refuelling outlet last week, after it began generating bio–CNG from dung. The dairy has begun selling this CNG at Rs 50 a kg, . This price is lower than the prevailing market rate for the fuel. The first bio–CNG outlet became operational last week, “We have made a 100-member team consisting graduates from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indian Institute of Management […]
Shankar Chaudhary announced Rs 1144 crores hike in payment by Banas dairy to member farmers
Shankar Bhai Chaudhary chairman Banas dairy Palanpur announced 16.66% hike in payment to farmers amounting Rs 1144 crores . He was addressing the 52nd Annual general meeting of Banas milk producers Union. This difference will be distributed amongst existing 3.5 lakh milk producers of the Union. Currently they are pouring around 73 lakh litres per […]
Banas dairy will reward its employees with one month salary
The Banas dairy (AMUL) which is Asia’s biggest dairy has declared a reward for its 3500 employees . The dairy will pay one full month additional salary to all of them. The board of directors in its meeting on Saturday appreciated hard work of its employees during three months of the lockdown . Sh Shankar […]