- CAREERS BEYOND CONVENTIONAL DAIRY FARMING: Free online masterclass to explore artificial intelligence, smart cattle farming, research and dairy entrepreneurship
- INDUSTRY INSIGHTS FOR FUTURE PROFESSIONALS: Rajiv Mitra, Senior Advisor – Growth & Transformation at Indapur Dairy & Milk Products Ltd (Sonai Dairy), to share his expertise
- AN INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: Students from all academic streams, researchers, faculty members, young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs can participate
- OCTOBER 30 SESSION: BGM Foundation and Buddy4Study initiative to connect learners with emerging technologies and opportunities across India’s dairy value chain
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, OCT 29
Can artificial intelligence help farmers understand when cattle need attention, improve milk productivity and make dairy operations smarter? Could the next generation of dairy technology professionals transform India’s traditional milk economy into a technology-driven, research-oriented and entrepreneurial powerhouse?
These are questions worth exploring as technology begins to reshape the way agriculture and allied industries operate. For students of dairy technology, animal sciences, agriculture, engineering and management, understanding this transformation could open doors to career opportunities extending far beyond conventional dairy processing.
Offering an opportunity to explore this evolving landscape, the BGM Institute Masterclass on “India’s Dairy Landscape & Opportunities – Transforming Cattle Farming with AI, Technology & Smart Innovation” will be held online on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 4 pm to 5 pm.
Organised by BGM Foundation and facilitated by Buddy4Study, the inaugural masterclass will feature Rajiv Mitra, Senior Advisor – Growth & Transformation at Indapur Dairy & Milk Products Ltd (Sonai Dairy). The session aims to familiarise participants with emerging developments in cattle farming, artificial intelligence, productivity enhancement, research, innovation and entrepreneurship across the dairy ecosystem.
Why dairy technology students should pay attention
India’s dairy sector offers learning and career possibilities across several interconnected areas, including milk production, animal health, farm management, milk procurement, quality assurance, processing, cold-chain logistics, automation and product development.
Technology can help connect these activities through improved monitoring, data-driven decision-making and more efficient operations. Depending on the application, digital tools and AI-based systems can support livestock monitoring, feed management, productivity analysis, disease-risk alerts and supply-chain planning.
For dairy technology students, this presents an opportunity to look beyond the classroom and understand how scientific knowledge can be applied to real-world challenges. Students of engineering, computer science, agriculture, veterinary sciences, food technology and business management may also discover how their respective disciplines intersect with dairy production and processing.
The masterclass is designed to provide an industry-oriented perspective on these developments and encourage participants to consider the potential of research, innovation and entrepreneurship in the sector.
From technical knowledge to entrepreneurial thinking
The dairy value chain requires professionals who can combine technical expertise with problem-solving, operational efficiency and an understanding of market needs.
The session will explore how technology and innovation are influencing cattle farming and dairy operations, while highlighting the wider scope for productivity improvement, research and entrepreneurial initiatives.
For aspiring entrepreneurs, the discussion could help broaden their understanding of opportunities in technology-enabled farm services, dairy management solutions, processing and allied businesses. For students preparing to enter the workforce, exposure to industry perspectives can help connect academic learning with the practical requirements of the sector.
The masterclass also offers an interdisciplinary platform for students and professionals who wish to understand how technological innovation can contribute to the development of India’s dairy ecosystem.
Who can participate?
The programme is open to students from all academic courses and disciplines. Researchers, faculty members, young professionals, entrepreneurs and others interested in dairy, technology and innovation are also welcome.
Participation is free, making the session accessible to learners who want to explore the sector without a registration fee.
Masterclass Details
- Topic: India’s Dairy Landscape & Opportunities – Transforming Cattle Farming with AI, Technology & Smart Innovation
- Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Time: 4 pm to 5 pm
- Mode: Online via Zoom
- Organiser: BGM Foundation
- Facilitation: Buddy4Study
- Industry speaker: Rajiv Mitra, Senior Advisor – Growth & Transformation, Indapur Dairy & Milk Products Ltd (Sonai Dairy)
- Participation fee: Free
- Registration: https://forms.gle/ZkMg3nCe7KwfApG46
The bigger lesson: The future of dairy needs more than milk
For students, the message is clear: the dairy sector is not confined to cattle sheds, milk collection centres and processing plants. It also intersects with data science, automation, animal welfare, food safety, logistics, research and business innovation.
Understanding these connections early can help students identify new areas of specialisation and prepare for a changing employment landscape.
By bringing industry perspectives into an accessible online learning forum, the BGM Institute Masterclass seeks to encourage young people to look at dairy not merely as a traditional occupation, but as a field where science, technology and enterprise can work together to create new opportunities.