Boosting India’s Dairy Sector with Eco-Friendly Initiatives
Union Minister Amit Shah unveiled a sustainable dairy ecosystem plan under White Revolution 2.0, launching three cooperatives for animal feed, dung management, and cattle residue recycling.
Key Objectives of the New Cooperative Societies
The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Amit Shah, who emphasized the need for a green and efficient dairy sector. The three new societies will have distinct roles:
- Animal Feed & Livestock Health Society
- Improve animal feed production
- Control livestock diseases
- Enhance artificial insemination services
- Dung Management Society
- Develop scientific dung management systems
- Promote biogas and organic fertilizer production
- Circular Use of Cattle Residues Society
- Focus on eco-friendly disposal of dead cattle remains
- Encourage recycling into useful byproducts
Amit Shah’s Vision: Sustainability to Circularity
Shah highlighted the importance of farmer-centric policies, stating:
“Our aim should go beyond expanding dairy cooperatives—we must also focus on making them more efficient, effective, and environmentally sustainable.”
He also stressed:
- Carbon credit benefits should reach farmers through scientifically backed models.
- Integrated cooperative efforts are crucial for increasing farmers’ income.
- The dairy sector must transition from sustainability to circularity for a holistic approach.
Why This Initiative Matters
- Supports India’s White Revolution 2.0
- Promotes eco-friendly dairy farming
- Enhances farmer profitability & sustainability
- Reduces environmental waste through circular economy practices
This initiative reinforces the government’s commitment to a green, efficient, and farmer-friendly dairy industry.
