PM Modi Launches ₹1,166 Crore Dairy and Livestock Projects to Drive Rural Growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for dairy and livestock projects worth ₹1,166 crore on 11 October 2025, giving a major push to India’s agri-allied sectors. Speaking at the event in New Delhi, he also launched two national initiatives, the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in […]
Bandi Sanjay Inaugurates ₹90.7 Crore Automatic Curd Plant in Karimnagar
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar inaugurated a ₹90.70 crore automatic curd plant at Karimnagar Dairy, established with support from the Centre and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The advanced facility will enhance the region’s dairy processing capacity and promote value addition in milk products. Speaking at the event, the […]
Parsi Dairy Farm Launches ‘Pure At Heart’ Diwali Campaign
Marking 108 years of legacy, Parsi Dairy Farm has unveiled its Diwali campaign ‘Pure At Heart’, celebrating purity, generosity, and festive joy. The campaign features a free mithai window display with pedas in gift pouches, each carrying a heartfelt note for visitors. Adding warmth to the celebrations, initiatives like ‘A Note from the Heart’ and […]
PM Modi Inaugurates Milk Powder Plant in Indore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated a Rs 76.5 crore milk powder plant in Indore, under the Indore Cooperative Milk Union, with a production capacity of 30 metric tonnes per day. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the facility, part of the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD), will strengthen Madhya Pradesh’s dairy sector, aiming to […]
PM Modi Inaugurates Rajasthan’s First UHT Milk Plant in Bhilwara
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated an Ultra High Temperature (UHT) aseptic packaging plant of the Bhilwara Milk Producers’ Cooperative from the National Agriculture Science Council, Pusa, New Delhi. The plant, the first UHT facility in Rajasthan, can handle up to 200ml packs, processing and packaging milk and milk products at high temperatures to extend […]
Kerala Targets Top Spot in India’s Milk Production
Kerala is set to become India’s largest milk producer with initiatives to boost production and strengthen the cooperative dairy sector, said Animal Husbandry Minister J. Chinchurani. Speaking at a seminar with NDDB and Milma, she highlighted challenges like land scarcity for feed and announced projects including expanded fodder cultivation and the e-Samrudha digital livestock system. […]
PM Modi Launches PM-DDKY and Pulses Mission to Boost Agri-Dairy Growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses in New Delhi, marking a major step towards sustainable growth in agriculture, fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairy. He inaugurated 16 projects worth ₹947 crore and laid foundations for others exceeding ₹790 crore in the animal […]
Parag Dairy to Relocate Near Noida Airport Under ₹101 Crore Land Deal
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a strategic land exchange enabling Parag Dairy to relocate to Sector 32, Yamuna City, near the Noida International Airport. Under the deal, Raphe mPhibr Pvt. Ltd., a Noida-based defence firm, will acquire 11.5 acres from Parag for ₹101 crore. In return, Parag will purchase a 10-acre industrial plot in […]
Major Dairy Brands Pass Paneer Purity Tests, Street Vendors Fail
A recent audit by health advocate Revant Himatsingka revealed a stark quality divide in India’s paneer market. Out of 11 samples tested, major branded dairies passed all purity checks, while street vendors and small dairies failed, exposing the widespread sale of analogue paneer made using palm oil instead of milk fat. Analogue paneer, nearly half […]
NDDB, Milma to Host Seminar on Cooperatives’ Future in Kerala
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Milma (KCMMF) will co-host a one‑day state seminar in Thiruvananthapuram to mark the International Year of Cooperatives, emphasising “Prosperity Through Cooperation.” The event, inaugurated by Kerala’s Minister for Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development J. Chinchurani, and with a keynote address from Cooperation Minister V. N. Vasavan, will gather […]
