Kozhikode, Kerala – Nara Bhuvaneswari, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of Heritage Foods Limited, has been conferred with the Outstanding Dairy Professional Award 2025 (Andhra Pradesh) by the Indian Dairy Association (IDA) South Zone, recognising her enduring leadership and contribution to the development of the dairy sector and rural farmer empowerment.
The prestigious award was presented during the Southern Dairy and Food Conclave 2026, held on 9 January at the Calicut Trade Centre, Verghese Kurien Nagar, Kozhikode. The event brought together top dairy leaders, policymakers, and industry professionals from across southern India.
The award ceremony was attended by prominent figures, including Kerala’s Minister for Animal Husbandry J Chinchu Rani, Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Milk and Dairy Development T Mano Thangaraj, and Andhra Pradesh’s Minister for Agriculture and Dairy Development Kinjarapu Atchannaidu.
Bhuvaneswari has played a pivotal role in steering Heritage Foods towards inclusive, farmer-focused growth. Under her guidance, the company has emphasised sustainable dairy development, ethical sourcing, and the integration of value-added dairy products into mainstream consumption, benefiting both rural dairy farmers and urban markets.
Heritage Foods, one of India’s leading dairy enterprises, continues to play a crucial role in strengthening the dairy supply chain, supporting milk procurement in Andhra Pradesh, and championing initiatives that promote dairy sector growth and climate-resilient dairy farming.
This recognition further cements Andhra Pradesh’s growing stature within the Indian dairy landscape and highlights the vital role of women leaders in transforming the rural dairy economy.
