Odisha Hikes Milk Procurement Price by ₹3/Litre to Support Dairy Farmers
On World Milk Day, the Odisha government announced a ₹3 per litre increase in the milk procurement price, raising it from ₹35 to ₹38 per litre. This move directly benefits approximately 2.5 lakh dairy farmers associated with the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED). To balance this increase, the retail price of milk will […]
PRESIDENT MURMU VIRTUALLY INAUGURATES GIFTMILK IN ODISHA
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu virtually inaugurated/launched Cow Induction, Giftmilk and Market support for Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) initiatives of the National Dairy Development Board from Rashtrapati Bhavan today (January 13, 2025). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that livestock plays an important role in the rural economy and […]
Odisha to double milk production by 2030
The Odisha government has set the target to double the milk production in the state in next five years and touch 150 lakh litre per day by 2030, said Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (FARD) minister Gokulananda Mallik on Tuesday. Speaking at a state-level event organised to mark National Milk Day, the minister said the […]
OMFED to set up three new milk plants in Odisha
Odisha govt is planning expansion of Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited (OMFED) by setting up three new milk plants in Sambalpur, Berhampur, and Balasore. OMFED, the major dairy producer in the state, will also launch chocolates and mineral water. The govt has decided to transfer money to milk farmers through Direct Bank Transfer (DBT), said fisheries […]
‘Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana’ for dairy in Odisha
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the critical role of animal husbandry and dairying in India’s food security, rural development, and economic growth at the ‘Monsoon Meet’ organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, held at the Lok Seba Bhavan’s Convention Centre on Friday. Addressing the event, Majhi emphasized […]
Low milk production, per capita availability in Odisha red flagged
Odisha is lagging far behind the other states in dairy sector growth calling for an immediate intervention on the part of the state government to address the growing demand for milk and ensure the economic development of poor and marginal farmers of the state. Though Odisha is among the top 10 states with maximum number […]