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The Modi government is focused to transform the dairy sector through cooperative model. Tomorrow i.e. on 19th September, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is set to release SOP (Standard operating Procedure) on White Revolution 2.0. The goal is to bring more dairy farmers from the unorganized sector into cooperatives, ensuring they receive fair prices and provide quality products to the market, according to Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Singh was briefing media on the important decisions and achievements of Ministry for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in 100 days of…

Building on the success of neem-coated urea, Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO), India’s leading farmers’ cooperative, has introduced a groundbreaking bio-solution poised to transform Indian agriculture. With 88% of Indian agriculture involving small and marginal farmers, challenges such as diminishing soil fertility, inadequate nutrition, and unpredictable weather patterns significantly impact crop productivity. KRIBHCO aims to tackle these issues and boost farm yields by introducing a cutting-edge bio-stimulant called ‘KRIBHCO Rhizosuper.’ This innovative product is designed to enhance microbial activity in the soil, promoting vigorous plant growth and improving soil health. M.R. Sharma, Managing Director of KRIBHCO, explained, “This technology enhances…

IFFCO will host the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) General Assembly and a Global Cooperative Conference for the first time in India at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from November 25 to 30, 2024. The announcement was made during a recent press conference jointly addressed by Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Shri Joren Douglas, Director General of International Cooperative Alliance and Dr. U S Awasthi, MD, IFFCO at New Delhi. According to ICA, the central theme of the conference, ‘Cooperatives Build Prosperity for All’, will be discussed through four plenaries, each flanked by four parallel sessions, and curated to…

Date: 19th September, 2024 Location: ICAR, Pusa, New Delhi. Live Telecast: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/eLA56P84wE8?si=kh232uUSj2HAi_ck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/VKzZmHRkoKSTCz6W/ Organizer: Ministry of Cooperation, Govt. of India Brief Details: Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India is organizing a day-long National Conference on ‘Initiatives Taken by the Ministry of Cooperation in 100 Days’ on 19 September in New Delhi. The event will focus on the initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Cooperation and the roadmap ahead. Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs & Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah shall address the conference. The Conference will hold three technical sessions on ‘Formation of 2 lakh Multi-purpose PACS’, ‘Cooperation…

In a significant international trademark infringement case, the Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of Amul, India’s largest dairy brand, against Italian company Terre Primitive. Terre Primitive had been selling cookies and chocolate-covered biscuits under the name ‘Amuleti,’ which closely resembled Amul’s long-established established trademark. While welcoming the decision, Jayen Mehta, Managing Director of GCMMF described the decision as an important precedent in protecting indigenous brands from international trademark violations. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which owns the Amul brand, filed the lawsuit through its counsel Abhishek Singh. Singh argued that Amul is a household name in…

India will host the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) General Assembly and a Global Cooperative Conference for the first time in November this year. The announcement was made during a press conference jointly addressed by Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Shri Joren Douglas, Director General of International Cooperative Alliance and Dr. U S Awasthi, MD, IFFCO at New Delhi today. This prestigious international event shall be organized in the country at a time when Prime Minister Modi has given the mantra of ‘Sahakar Se Samriddhi’ i.e. Prosperity Through Cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to inaugurate…

केन्द्रीय सहकारिता मंत्रालय ने “सहकारी क्षेत्र का विकास: आत्मनिर्भरता के लिए प्राथमिक कृषि ऋण समितियों (PACS) का सशक्तिकरण” विषय पर नई दिल्ली में एक व्यापक हितधारक परामर्श बैठक (stakeholder consultation meeting) आयोजित किया, जिसमें देश में सहकारी समितियों को मजबूत बनाने पर चर्चा हुई। इस बैठक में विभिन्न क्षेत्रों के प्रमुख प्रतिनिधियों ने हिस्सा लिया। एक दिवसीय इस कार्यक्रम के दौरान आयोजित विभिन्न सत्रों की अध्यक्षता सहकारिता मंत्रालय (Ministry of Cooperation) के सचिव डॉ. आशीष कुमार भूटानी ने की। कार्यक्रम के दौरान राष्ट्रीय कृषि और ग्रामीण विकास बैंक (NABARD) सहित विभिन्न राष्ट्रीय सहकारी संघों के अध्यक्षों और प्रबंध निदेशकों सहित…

नई दिल्ली में कल नेशनल को-ऑपरेटिव ऑर्गेनिक्स लिमिटेड (NCOL) और उत्तराखंड ऑर्गेनिक कमोडिटी बोर्ड (Uttarakhand Organic Commodity Board, UOCB) के बीच एक समझौता ज्ञापन (MoU) पर हस्ताक्षर किए गए। केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री और सहकारिता मंत्री अमित शाह की उपस्थिति में इस समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किया गया । इस अवसर पर केन्द्रीय सहकारिता राज्य मंत्री श्री कृष्ण पाल गुर्जर, उत्तराखंड सरकार के कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण मंत्री श्री गणेश जोशी, केन्द्रीय सहकारिता मंत्रालय के सचिव डॉ. आशीष कुमार भूटानी, एनडीडीबी एवं एनसीओएल के अध्यक्ष डॉ. मीनेश शाह सहित अनेक गणमान्य व्यक्ति उपस्थित थे। अपने संबोधन में अमित शाह ने कहा…

Raipur, Chhattisgarh – Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah convened a pivotal review meeting in Raipur on Sunday, focusing on the expansion of cooperative societies across Chhattisgarh. The Union Cooperation Minister also launches Primary Agriculture Credit Society (PACS) in the 33 districts to work as Water Committees in their respective districts. This initiative aims to bolster local water management and agricultural support. The meeting was attended by several dignitaries including Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol, Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Arun Sao and Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary…

Wayanad, Kerala – Following the catastrophic landslides triggered by relentless rainfall in Wayanad, Kerala, the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) swiftly mobilized resources to assist the region’s beleaguered dairy sector. The disaster has wreaked havoc on the local dairy industry, impacting over 7,000 animals, destroying more than 1,000 hectares of fodder, and resulting in a daily milk production deficit of over 20,000 litres. In response to this urgent crisis, NDDB has allocated ₹1 crore to provide Total Mixed Ration (TMR) and silage, crucial for maintaining dairy operations. These supplies are being distributed through the Malabar Regional Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union…