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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
J'khand will produce surplus milk in 5 to 7 years: Hemant
Ranchi: Jharkhand would soon be able to produce surplus milk and sell it outside the state, chief minister Hemant Soren said while inaugurating the the state's first milk powder generation plant on the Medha Diary premises at Hotwar here. Inaugurating the plant jointly with Hemant, state agriculture, dairy and animal husbandry department minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey also said the new plant would mean a new chapter in Jharkhand's 'White Revolution' making its dependence on Assam and Chhattisgarh for converting excess milk into milk powder end. T he powder plant will have a capacity of 20 MT per day and will be constructed at a total cost of Rs 80 crore. Hemant also laid the foundation for a silage plant in Nagri, Ranchi, which will use leftover fruit and vegetable residues from the Mother Dairy complex to produce feeds for animals. It will not only provide an additional source of income for the state's farmers but also serve as a nutritious option for animals throughout the year. Additionally, the CM unveiled the 'Medha Ragi Laddu', organic fertilizer 'Medha Sudhan', and a distributor app developed by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) on the occasion. Addressing a function on the occasion attended by 2,000 dairy farmers, Hemant said Medha dairy is among the priority sectors of the govt to augment farmers' income, and put the state on the development map. "The way we are progressing, our state will not just be able to become self-sufficient in the next five to seven years, but will also be in a position to become a surplus milk-producing state." He appealed to the farmers to help protect the environment. The chief minister further said, "Commercial agriculture is the need of the hour. Special attention must be given to increasing the value addition of agricultural products. Our govt is supporting farmers through various means." On a lighter note, Hemant said, "If cricketing icon M S Dhoni can do farming, why can't others?" He also said, "Despite all challenges, our govt is making continuous efforts to promote agriculture and animal husbandry. We are taking concrete steps to make the state self-sufficient in the production of milk, fish and meat among others. The govt is preparing a work plan to enhance milk collection activities." Agriculture minister Tirkey added, "Today marks a special day for Jharkhand as a new chapter in the field of the White Revolution began. Until now, the state had to rely on states like Assam and Chhattisgarh to convert excess milk into milk powder. Now, the milk collected at the Medha plant complex can be easily converted into milk powder." A year after the formation of the state, the Jharkhand Cooperative Milk Federation Limited (JMF), tied with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to boost milk production. In the last decade, JMF strengthened its milk collection, processing and marketing system by establishing state-of-the-art dairy plants with a capacity of 1,00,000 litres per day in Ranchi, and 50,000 litres per day each in Sarath (Deoghar), Sahebganj, and Palamu. JMF has paid Rs 1,500 crore to milk producers in the state directly into their bank accounts. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MP aims to double milk production with national dairy board partnership: CM
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh is aiming at doubling its milk production from 9 percent to 20 percent. So, it is essential to ensure that the benefit of National Dairy Development Board 's expertise in the dairy sector is equally available to the entire state. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Consultancy should be provided to both cooperative unions and private dairy operators as required, said chief minister Mohan Yadav on Monday. Yadav mentioned that the process of bringing better breeds of cows and buffaloes from other states and making them available to farmers should be made more convenient to increase milk production in the state. It is also essential to ensure that dairy products should only go outside the state after value addition to the milk produced in the state. He was reviewing action taken after the agreement between National Dairy Development Board and MP State Cooperative Dairy Federation at Samatva Bhavan in his official residence. Yadav further said that development and better management of cow shelters would also help in increasing milk production. He suggested that private universities should run courses related to dairy technology and animal husbandry. By connecting technical experts from universities and other institutions with cow shelters, mangement of the shelters would improve. During the meeting, it was informed that as per the agreement, the charge of chief executive officers of the dairy federations in the state has been transferred to chief executive officers nominated by the board. As per the instructions, efforts are also being made with the coordination of the board to expand the coverage area of dairy cooperative societies in the state, develop infrastructure based on updated technology for milk collection, milk processing, and dairy products. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The National Dairy Development Board is working with the aim of establishing primary dairy cooperative societies in at least 50 percent of the villages in the state within the next five years. To ensure farmers get the right price for their milk, dairy federations have increased the milk purchase rate. Expert reviews are being conducted on milk collection, quality control and storage arrangements among others. The implementation of the Automatic Milk Collection System under the complete digitisation of the entire dairy value chain has been proposed. The meeting was attended by minister of state for animal husbandry and dairy Lakhan Patel, chief secretary Anurag Jain, additional chief secretary Rajesh Rajoura, National Dairy Development Board head Minesh Shah, executive director S Raghupathi, general manager Sanjay Gobani and other officials. Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh is aiming at doubling its milk production from 9 percent to 20 percent. So, it is essential to ensure that the benefit of National Dairy Development Board's expertise in the dairy sector is equally available to the entire state. Consultancy should be provided to both cooperative unions and private dairy operators as required, said chief minister Mohan Yadav on Monday. Yadav mentioned that the process of bringing better breeds of cows and buffaloes from other states and making them available to farmers should be made more convenient to increase milk production in the state. It is also essential to ensure that dairy products should only go outside the state after value addition to the milk produced in the state. He was reviewing action taken after the agreement between National Dairy Development Board and MP State Cooperative Dairy Federation at Samatva Bhavan in his official residence. Yadav further said that development and better management of cow shelters would also help in increasing milk production. He suggested that private universities should run courses related to dairy technology and animal husbandry. By connecting technical experts from universities and other institutions with cow shelters, mangement of the shelters would improve. During the meeting, it was informed that as per the agreement, the charge of chief executive officers of the dairy federations in the state has been transferred to chief executive officers nominated by the board. As per the instructions, efforts are also being made with the coordination of the board to expand the coverage area of dairy cooperative societies in the state, develop infrastructure based on updated technology for milk collection, milk processing, and dairy products. The National Dairy Development Board is working with the aim of establishing primary dairy cooperative societies in at least 50 percent of the villages in the state within the next five years. To ensure farmers get the right price for their milk, dairy federations have increased the milk purchase rate. Expert reviews are being conducted on milk collection, quality control and storage arrangements among others. The implementation of the Automatic Milk Collection System under the complete digitisation of the entire dairy value chain has been proposed. The meeting was attended by minister of state for animal husbandry and dairy Lakhan Patel, chief secretary Anurag Jain, additional chief secretary Rajesh Rajoura, National Dairy Development Board head Minesh Shah, executive director S Raghupathi, general manager Sanjay Gobani and other officials.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Mother Dairy hikes milk prices by up to ₹2 per litre, effective April 30
Mother Dairy on Tuesday raised milk prices by up to ₹2 per litre, effective Wednesday, April 30, according to news agency PTI. Mother Dairy, a subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board, sources milk from 10 lakh farmers across 12 states and sells through 4 lakh retail outlets across India. The raise came just a month after the company launched 'Promilk', a high-protein milk product aimed at tackling India's widespread protein deficiency, particularly in the Delhi-NCR region. Priced at ₹70 per litre, the new cow milk variant delivers 40 grams of protein per litre, contains 4 per cent fat and 11.5 per cent SNF (solids-not-fat), and is fortified with vitamins A and D. It will be sold in 500 ml and 1-litre packs via both online and offline retail stores from Thursday. At the launch, Mother Dairy Managing Director Manish Bandlish said the new product is designed to meet nutritional needs in a country where "70-80 per cent of Indians struggle to meet daily protein requirements, with 93 per cent unaware of their nutritional needs." 'Protein is a vital part of a balanced diet,' Bandlish said, highlighting that Promilk delivers 30 per cent more protein than regular milk while keeping the taste familiar. The company aims to begin with 50,000 litres per day and is considering expanding beyond Delhi-NCR based on initial consumer response. Within three months, it also plans to roll out more 'Pro' range offerings like high-protein curd and paneer. (With PTI inputs)
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
UP launches first sanctuary for 5,000 cattle
Spread across 50 acres of forest land near a village in Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh now has its first cow sanctuary that can accommodate up to 5,000 cattle, animal husbandry officials said. Built as part of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), the facility, located in the Purkaji area of the district, will be operated by the Govardhan Cow Service Committee. Its objective is to tackle stray cattle menace, and promote livestock development, farmers' welfare and rural entrepreneurship, the officials added. At present, the state has over 14 lakh stray cattle (1.30 lakh in urban and semi-urban areas) housed across 8,381 conservation centers, according to government data. Also, 12.50 lakh stray cattle were housed in 7,713 rural cow shelters, the government had said last month. The Muzaffarnagar facility's official inauguration was held on Tuesday in a ceremony attended by Union minister SP Singh Baghel and state cabinet minister (animal husbandry and dairy development) Dharampal Singh. The cow sanctuary, at present, shelters around 2,300 cattle gathered from villages of Muzaffarnagar, they said, adding the project was built at ₹63 crore. Speaking at the inauguration, Baghel emphasised that doubling farmers' income required diversification beyond traditional crops. 'Animal husbandry is vital for farmers' prosperity, and the government is committed to making them self-reliant,' he noted. He added that the cow sanctuary would provide free training in artificial insemination and basic veterinary care to farmers and youth, equipping them with skills to generate additional income sources. The project was expected to set a benchmark for cow conservation, farmers' training, and rural development initiatives in the region, he said. Dharampal Singh stated that the initiative would not only resolve the problem of stray cattle but also benefit the farmers of the region. Also, the minister emphasised the need to adopt organic farming, animal husbandry, and beekeeping in order to fulfill the prime minister's dream of doubling farmers' income. Muzaffarnagar MP and Union minister of state for agriculture and farmers welfare Sanjeev Balyan said: 'An animal hospital has also been established in the sanctuary. Around ₹4 lakh is being spent daily on the amenities here. This initiative has also provided employment to around 200 people.' 'Soon, a breed improvement centre will also be set up here, which will help enhance the milk production capacity of cows. An emphasis was also placed on the importance of providing higher education to children—because an educated generation will be the true driver of change in society,' he added. The center has a round-the-clock facility for trained staff, who include three veterinary doctors, a fodder inspector, a sanctuary supervisor and six para veterinary assistants. 'The staff looking after care and treatment of the animals are being paid from CSR funds,' said chief veterinary officer Jitendra Gupta. According to veterinary department officials, plans to develop similar cow sanctuaries in Agra and Bareilly were under consideration. Baghel, who represents Agra in the Lok Sabha, and Dharmpal Singh have moved proposals in this regard. Last week, the UP government said it was spending ₹7.5 crore per day on the maintenance of stray cattle in the state. Also, Dharampal Singh had said in the state assembly that the problem of stray cattle had been effectively addressed with the state government setting up 7,713 cow shelters. He also said there were 12.43 lakh cows in the state, and the government had increased allowance for maintenance of cows from ₹30 to ₹50 per day. The UP minister had also said 1.63 lakh cows had been given to 1.05 lakh people as part of the Mukhyamantri Sahabhagita Yojana. He said a committee comprising officers of six departments had been set up. 'On the recommendations of the committee, stray cattle are sent to cow shelters... the state government has decided that stray cattle in the villages close to the highways would wear radium plates around their necks. Assistance of ₹4 lakh is given in case of the death of a person in an accident caused by a bull,' he added.
