100% circularity in dairy sector by processing skin, bones-Shah
Maintaining that the dairy sector is probably the only way to control the exodus of people from villages to cities, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said circularity in the sector should not be limited to processing dung, but it should also include using skin and bones of the cattle and making machinery used […]
India needs 5-6 more cooperatives like Amul-Modi
During the inaugural ceremony of Grameen Bharat Mahotsav, Modi remarked that milk production is currently providing the highest returns to farmers’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for 5 to 6 more Amul – like cooperative bodies to bring more and more changes to rural India. During the inaugural ceremony of Grameen Bharat Mahotsav, Modi […]
DAiry Cooperative renaissance opens doors to development
India which is producing 231 million tonnes of milk annually is the largest milk producer in the world, contributing approximately one-fourth of global production. Through cooperatives, millions of small and marginal farmers have been united, creating a network of over 1.7 lakh dairy cooperative societies in the country and establishing massive plants with a processing […]
Five Amul Cooperatives in Billion Dollar Club now
In 2008, the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets home-grown dairy brand Amul, earned the prestigious tag of India’s first billion-dollar milk cooperative with its turnover reaching Rs 5,255 crore. A decade-and-a half later, Gujarat, the cradle of the White Revolution, is home to five billion-dollar milk cooperatives. GCMMF, India’s largest food product marketing organisation, saw […]
Amul’s MD says we are ruthless in protecting our turf
In an interview with CNBC-TV18’s Shruti Mishra, Jayen Mehta, the Managing Director of Amul, shed light on the company’s market dominance, strategic approach to competition, and its unique stance on public listing. Amul, often hailed as the market leader in various dairy product categories, prides itself on not only protecting its turf but also actively […]
Kerala Budget 2024-25| Animal husbandry earmarked ₹277.14 crore
The State Budget for 2024-25 has set aside ₹277.14 crore for the animal husbandry sector. Out of this ₹82.50 crore is for the public sector undertakings in the animal husbandry sector and ₹57 crore is for Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University. A total of ₹109.25 crore is set aside for dairy development. Of this, […]
Amul Versus Aavin: It’s a fear of the unknown- Chandramogan
“Maybe it’s a fear of the unknown,” says RG Chandramogan, Chairman of India’s largest private dairy company, Hatsun Agro Product Ltd, on the recent pushback again alleged attempts by Gujarat-based cooperative Amul to procure milk in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Local brands Aavin and Nandini are strong in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, respectively. While it […]
Cooperative or Combative? The Saga of Milk Wars
During the recent Karnataka elections, one divisive issue was about the milk brand Amul from Gujarat versus local brand Nandini. How did this become an electoral issue? That is because Amul was seen to be muscling into Nandini’s territory. The entrant was identified with the incumbent ruling party and local Nandini’s cause was championed by the opposition. […]
DAIRY NEWS Budget 2023 to give impetus to dairy processing, says ICRA
The incentives announced in the Union budget 2023-24 for the cooperative sector are expected to boost dairy processing industry in the country, said ratings agency ICRA. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech said: “Co-operatives that commence manufacturing activities till March 31, 2024 shall get the benefit of a lower tax rate of 15 […]
From Poor Cooperative to Successful Corporative : Ministry of Coop
A cooperative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations. They do it through a jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprise. The essence of cooperation lies in bringing the diverse group together. Infuse inclusion by giving them voice and then create belongingness by offering […]