milk production
Assam – NDDB Dairy Joint Venture
The Assam Government recently signed an agreement with the National Dairy Development Board. Under the agreement, the signatories agreed to establish Rs 2000 crore joint venture. About the Agreement The joint venture to be established can process ten lakh litres ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
Dairy Production in Indus Valley Civilization: Key Facts
The Indian and Canadian Archaeologists have found that dairy products were produced by Harappans even before 2500 BCE. The year 2020 marks the 100 years of discovery of Indus Valley Civilization. Key Highlights The study was conducted based on molecular ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
June 1: World Milk Day
Every year World Milk Day is celebrated on June 1 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The day is celebrated to bring awareness and attention to the activities associated with the diary sector. Highlights June 1 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
New Scheme for Diary Sector: GoI subsidizes interest rates on working capital
On May 14, 2020, the Government of India launched a new scheme for the diary sector. The scheme has introduced Interest Subvention on Working Capital to support Diary Cooperatives and FPO (Farmer Producer Organization). Key Features The scheme intends to ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Revision of interest subvention under Diary Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund from 2% to 2.5%
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs recently approved its revision of interest subvention rates from 2% to 2.5% per annum. This is being done under Diary Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF). Highlights Under the DIDF, GoI will now provide ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Milk Price Rise in India
On December 14, 2019, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul) and Mother Dairy (owned by National Diary Development Board) increased MRP (Maximum Retail Prices) of their pouched milk by Rs 2 per litre. Why the price rise? The two main ..