- Govt of MP, MP Dairy Federation, affiliated milk unions & NDDB sign collaboration pact for dairy development
- Setting up of cooperative milk producing societies in villages will increase milk processing capacity manifold, this will also make farmers prosperous
- The Modi government, in collaboration with the Madhya Pradesh government, is committed to take every possible step for the welfare of the farmers of the state
- Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Kamdhenu Scheme will be launched on April 14 to increase milk production: Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister, MP
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
ANAND, APR 14
Union Minister of Home Affairs & Cooperation Amit Shah on Sunday said that Madhya Pradesh has greater potential for the expansion of cooperative societies compared to other states. If dairy cooperative societies are established in 50 per cent villages, then the milk processing capacity in the cooperative sector will increase manifold and make the farmers prosperous. He stated that in this endeavour, the Modi government and the National Dairy Development Board are firmly supporting the farmers of Madhya Pradesh.
The Government of Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation (MPCDF), associated milk unions (Bhopal Dugdh Sangh, Indore Dugdh Sangh, Bundelkhand Dugdh Sangh, Ujjain Dugdh Sangh, Jabalpur Dugdh Sangh and Gwalior Dugdh Sangh) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) signed a collaboration agreement to build a robust dairy cooperative ecosystem in Madhya Pradesh in the presence of Chief Guest Amit Shah, Special Guest Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
Umakant Umrao, Principal Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of Madhya Pradesh and Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman & Managing Director, NDDB exchanged the agreement between MPCDF and NDDB. Paving the way for collaboration between NDDB and Bhopal Dugdh Sangh; Dr Meenesh Shah and Kaushlendra Vikram Singh, Divisional Commissioner of Bhopal exchanged another agreement.
In his address at the State Level Cooperative Milk Producers “Gopal Sammelan” in Rabindra Bhawan, Bhopal, Amit Shah, said, “Since formation of the Ministry of Cooperation, there has been a significant change in the cooperative sector under the leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister. Now, this sector is progressing rapidly. Further, Madhya Pradesh has greater potential for the expansion of cooperative societies compared to other states. With this agreement, we should aim to establish primary dairy cooperative societies in 50 per cent villages within the first five years. If dairy cooperative societies are established in 50 per cent villages, then the milk processing capacity in the cooperative sector will increase manifold and make the farmers prosperous. In this endeavour, the Modi government and the National Dairy Development Board are firmly supporting the farmers of Madhya Pradesh.”
“NDDB and MPCDF are committed to taking every possible step for the welfare of the farmers. It is a matter of great happiness that a collaboration agreement is being signed, transferring the management and operations of the federation and its allied milk unions to NDDB. The revival, expansion and strengthening of the dairy cooperative sector will not only benefit lakhs of milk producers in the state but also accelerate the growth of the state’s dairy industry,” added Shah.
He advised the Government of Madhya Pradesh and NDDB to work together to ensure that dairy cooperatives reach the maximum number of villages.
MP Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav said, “Under “Prosperity through Cooperation,” Madhya Pradesh is taking a significant step to transform the lives of dairy farmers through this agreement. The state has a favourable environment for milk production. Our farmers will be encouraged to increase milk production and the state government is committed to ensure that milk is purchased directly from dairy farmers at fair prices. The processing capacity of all milk unions will be increased, providing farmers with livelihood opportunities and market access.”
Dr Yadav expressed hope that NDDB will play a vital role in the development of dairy cooperatives by providing continuous support and guidance to milk federations and producer institutions. He also announced that his Government has decided to launch Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Kamdhenu Scheme to increase milk production in Madhya Pradesh.
Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman, NDDB said, “Under the inspiring leadership of Shri Amit Shah and guidance of Dr Mohan Yadav, NDDB will provide direction and support services in the areas of cooperation. Major focus will be on expanding cooperative coverage; quality improvement measures at various stages of milk collection, transportation and processing; optimal utilisation of existing infrastructure, plant technology upgradation and end-to-end digitisation; market penetration activities of milk and milk products and deployment and capacity building of human resources. In addition, productivity enhancement through animal breeding, nutrition, health, promoting biogas & dung management and organic farming will be other focused areas.”
Chairman, NDDB assured that the Dairy Board will make every effort to strengthen the dairy cooperative sector to promote social and economic prosperity in the rural areas.
Vishvas Kailash Sarang, Minister of Cooperatives, Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt of Madhya Pradesh; Lakhan Patel, Minister of State for Animal Husbandry & Dairy (Independent Charge), Govt of Madhya Pradesh; VD Sharma, Member of Parliament; Anurag Jain, Chief Secretary, Govt of Madhya Pradesh; Dr Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary, Cooperation, Govt of India; Ashok Barnwal, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Cooperation, Govt of Madhya Pradesh and other important dignitaries also graced the occasion.
