Do away with different rate of GST on SMP, ghee: Chandramogan
R.G. Chandramogan, Chairman, Hatsun Agro Products, has urged the government to do way with the practice of charging different rates of GST on milk fats and skimmed milk powder (SMP), both of which are milk products. Milk is separated into two parts – SMP (skimmed milk powder) and milk fat. While milk fat is taxed […]
White Revolution of India—Myths and Reality
India is widely mentioned as the top milk producer in world and this achievement is frequently stated to have been achieved on the basis of its ‘white revolution’ which in turn is claimed to have been achieved on the basis of improved livelihoods of small dairy farmers. How real are these claims? This is not […]
White Revolution of India—Myths and Reality
India is widely mentioned as the top milk producer in world and this achievement is frequently stated to have been achieved on the basis of its ‘white revolution’ which in turn is claimed to have been achieved on the basis of improved livelihoods of small dairy farmers. How real are these claims? This is not […]
Livestock sector Catching Up in Recent Years
The allied sectors of Indian agriculture – livestock, forestry & logging and fishing & aquaculture are gradually becoming sectors of buoyant growth and a potential source of better farm incomes. The livestock sector grew at a CAGR of 7.9 per cent during 2014-15 to 2020- 21 (at constant prices), and its contribution to total agriculture […]
FSSAI asks to check on products being sold as plant-based ghee
In its latest order, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked food safety commissioners to take “enforcement action” against companies that are selling plant-based ghee and butter. In its order dated January 23, it said that such products are of non-animal origin and are blends and mixtures of edible oils and hydrogenated […]
The good cooperative
Companies are investor-owned entities that exist primarily to maximize their return on capital. This is reflected in the value of their shares, whether traded on an exchange or not. The investor-owner ultimately seeks capital appreciation and the highest possible price for the shares he wishes to sell or pledge to raise further funds. Cooperatives, on […]
Amul, NAFED among promoters of New national export cooperative
The proposed national multi-state cooperative export society, to be established under the Multi State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002, will have a paid-up capital of Rs 2,000 crore, a top official at the Union Ministry of Cooperation said Thursday. The official said the proposed export cooperative will have five promoters — Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing […]
Sodhi resignation — Milk industry jolted, writes RN Bhaskar
Last week delivered a shock to many in the milk industry. R.S. Sodhi, the senior-most executive of the largest milk cooperative in India accounting for a turnover of Rs. Rs 46,481 crore in 2021-22, stepped from the helm of affairs. He resigned from the post of managing director of the Gujarat cooperative Milk Marketing Federation […]
Sodhi resignation — Milk industry jolted, writes RN Bhaskar
Last week delivered a shock to many in the milk industry. R.S. Sodhi, the senior-most executive of the largest milk cooperative in India accounting for a turnover of Rs. Rs 46,481 crore in 2021-22, stepped from the helm of affairs. He resigned from the post of managing director of the Gujarat cooperative Milk Marketing Federation […]
How the regenerative economy can advance social and gender equality
Women, who are disproportionately represented among the world’s poor, are also overexposed to the impacts of climate change. Regenerative solutions which consider equity, climate and gender can accelerate climate action while advancing gender equality and social inclusion. Collaborating with social enterprises to scale innovative solutions enables organizations to make meaningful impact across multiple SDGs. COP27 […]