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Amit Shah launches 'White Revolution 2.0' to boost Indian dairy sector

In a major push to transform India's dairy cooperative sector, Union Minister Amit Shah on Thursday unveiled 'White Revolution 2.0', a comprehensive initiative aimed at empowering women farmers and creating job opportunities. The programme focuses on four key areas - empowering women farmers, enhancing local milk production, strengthening dairy infrastructure, and boosting dairy exports. The programme is one of the three initiatives undertaken in the first 100 days of the Modi government's third term. "Maximum women are engaged in the dairy sector, with some generating business worth Rs 60,000 crore in Gujarat alone. This new initiative will focus on empowering women and further strengthening the fight against malnutrition," Shah said while addressing the gathering. The minister also launched the nationwide rollout of RuPay Kisan Credit Cards for dairy farmers and the installation of micro-ATMs at dairy cooperative societies. Additionally, he released standard operating procedures f

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MP govt nod to hand over ops of state cooperative dairies to NDDB for 5 yrs

CM Yadav says MoU with NDDB to boost milk procurement prices in 11,000 villages across the state

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MP govt to let NDDB operate cooperative dairies for 5 yrs; Cong opposes

The Madhya Pradesh government has given its consent to hand over for the next five years the operations of the Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation and the milk unions affiliated to it to the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). This decision was made during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday here in Bhopal. The opposition Congress, however, resisted the move, claiming that it was Gujarat co-operative dairy Amul's "backdoor" attempts to take over MP's state-run milk brand Sanchi. "During the meeting, it was agreed that the Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation and its associated milk unions will be managed and operated by the NDDB for the next five years. For this, necessary approvals will be obtained and legal action will be taken," an official release said. CM Yadav said that there is a consensus on giving responsibility to the NDDB to increase the income of farmers and cattle keepers by making the state a leader in milk ...

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Will lead in biomanufacturing on abundant bioresources: Minister Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Saturday that bio-manufacturing will shape the future of global economy, and India is well-positioned to lead this revolution due to its abundant bio-resources. "India has an opportunity to lead the next big revolution which will be driven by bio-manufacturing. While the west led the IT revolution, India, with its immense and largely untapped bio-resources, is ready to take the lead," Singh said. He said that bio-manufacturing offers solutions to global challenges like climate change, resource depletion, waste generation, and pollution. It can help meet the growing demand for food and fuel while also creating new jobs. Singh said that India currently imports most of its crude oil, but bio-manufacturing, using biomass and carbon dioxide, can make the country more self-reliant in fuel production. Also, it could support the dairy industry through non-dairy milk alternatives, promoting resource sustainability. Last week, the Union Cabinet approved

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Decoded: FSSAI takes U-turn on week-old notice on 'A1', 'A2' milk products

The regulator stated that the advisory dated August 21, 2024, issued regarding the subject cited, has been withdrawn for further consultation with stakeholders

The Economic Times

FSSAI withdraws advisory on removal of claims of 'A1', A2' types of milk, milk products

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has withdrawn its advisory that directed food businesses to remove 'A1' and 'A2' claims from milk products packaging. This step allows companies to continue marketing products with these claims. The decision comes after a need for further consultations with stakeholders was identified.

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Heritage Foods enters West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand as it looks at East as a growing market for dairy

Heritage Foods is launching long-shelf life milk and a host of beverages like milkshakes, Lassi, flavoured milk and cold coffee, Ghee and Laddus in West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand

The Economic Times

Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal meets Odisha CM

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah outlined the government's initiatives during the 'Sahkar se Samriddhi' programme marking the 102nd International Day of Cooperatives. He announced plans to establish cooperative banks and milk producers' unions in every district, and to create multipurpose agriculture credit societies (PACS) in two lakh panchayats without cooperative institutions within five years.

The Economic Times

Nandini hits new milestone with 10 mn litres of milk procurement daily

Karnataka achieves record daily milk procurement of 10 million litres, prompting increased subsidy burden. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah highlights growth in dairy sector under Nandini brand, despite opposition claims of milk price hikes.

The Economic Times

Milk prices hiked in Karnataka by Rs 2, consumers to get additional 50 ml in new packets

Karnataka Milk Federation announced the increase in Nandini milk prices by Rs 2 per packet and will offer 50 ml extra milk. 500 ml packets will be replaced by 550 ml and 1000 ml by 1050 ml. Toned milk prices rise from Rs 22 to Rs 24 (550 ml) and Rs 42 to Rs 44 (1050 ml). Shubham milk prices increase from Rs 23 to Rs 25 (550 ml) and Rs 48 to Rs 50 (1050 ml). Price hike affects all Nandini milk packets due to storage challenges.

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Sid’s Farm raises $10 m in Series A round

Sid’s Farm started its operations, with whole buffalo, and cow milk, and gradually diversified into curd, paneer, ghee, butter, dairy beverages, and dairy-based desserts