17 September, 2025, Anand: Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Hon’ble Governor of Manipur, unveiled the new brand name and logo of Manipur Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd – ‘Manipur Dairy’ at Raj Bhavan, Imphal on 17th September 2025. The launch represents a fresh identity for Manipur Dairy, reflecting its renewed commitment to serving farmers and consumers under… Continue reading Hon’ble Governor of Manipur unveils new brand name, logo, milk & milk products of NDDB-managed Manipur Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd

10th July 2025, Anand: Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and Shri Nayab Singh Saini, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana conferred the Visionary Leadership Award 2025 on Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) at the 16th Agriculture Leadership Conclave organised by the Agriculture Today Group in New Delhi on 9th July… Continue reading Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman, NDDB honoured with Visionary Leadership Award 2025 for his exceptional contributions to India’s agricultural economy & rural development

7th July 2025, Anand: In a landmark event commemorating NDDB’s Diamond Jubilee year and also on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, 4-year journey of the Union Ministry of Cooperation and International Year of Cooperatives, Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs & Cooperation inaugurated three significant initiatives – NDDB’s… Continue reading Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs & Cooperation inaugurates NDDB’s new office building, IDMC’s Ready-to-Use Culture Plant & NCDFI’s office complex

Dairy plants at Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Kannauj & Ambedkarnagar Cattle Feed Plant handed over to NDDB for 10 years Anand, 25 June, 2025: In a significant milestone, the Government of Uttar Pradesh, Pradeshik Cooperative Dairy Federation (PCDF) and National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) signed MoUs for dairy development in the presence of Shri Yogi Adityanath, Hon’ble… Continue reading Govt of UP, PCDF & NDDB sign MoUs in presence of Hon’ble CM of UP: Dairy sector in UP to get new lease of life

Anand, 06 June, 2025: Shri Hemant Soren, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Jharkhand laid the foundation stone of a 20 MTPD state-of-the-art milk powder plant at Medha Dairy, Hotwar, Ranchi on June 6, 2025. Smt Shilpi Neha Tirkey, Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Cooperation, Government of Jharkhand; Shri Suresh Baitha, MLA, Kanke; Shri Aboobacker… Continue reading Hon’ble CM of Jharkhand lays foundation stone of milk powder plant at Medha Dairy

28 August 2021, Anand: Shri Parshottam Rupala, Hon’ble Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the web version of NDDB-developed e-GOPALA application and IMAP web portal at NDDB, Anand on 28 August 2021 in presence of Shri Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Shri Rupala said that NDDB-developed e-GOPALA provides real-time… Continue reading Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying launches web version of NDDB-developed e-GOPALA application & IMAP web portal

Anand, 11th June 2024: The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Suzuki R&D Center India Pvt. Ltd (SRDI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collectively advance initiatives in renewable energy, circular economy, rural development and waste management in New Delhi on 11th June 2024. This collaboration aims to improve… Continue reading NDDB, TERI and SRDI inks MoU to improve rural livelihoods & promote environmental sustainability

26 June 2024, Kochi: Smt J Chinchurani, Hon’ble Minister of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Govt of Kerala; Shri Gabriel Denwang Wangsu, Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary & Dairy Development, Govt of Arunachal Pradesh; Ms Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Govt of India & President, Indian National Committee of… Continue reading The First IDF Regional Dairy Conference Asia Pacific 2024 inaugurated in Kochi with the theme Farmer Centric Innovations in Dairying

28th August 2024, Anand: NDDB’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), a leading vaccine manufacturer has announced a live-attenuated needle free intra-nasal booster vaccine developed against SARS-CoV-2 using codon deoptimisation technology in collaboration with Griffith University, Australia. This trailblazing work on Covid-19 vaccine has been published in the world’s leading science Journal Nature Communications. Publishing a paper in Nature… Continue reading NDDB’s wholly-owned subsidiary Indian Immunologicals Limited develops trailblazing needle-free COVID-19 intranasal vaccine in partnership with Griffith University, Australia

21 October 2024, Anand: Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs & Cooperation will dedicate farmer-oriented public welfare activities in celebration of NDDB’s Diamond Jubilee Year and the birth anniversary of Shri Tribhuvandas Patel ji at NDDB’s TK Patel Auditorium on 22nd October 2024 in Anand. Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Hon’ble… Continue reading Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs & Cooperation to dedicate farmer-oriented initiatives on NDDB’s Diamond Jubilee Year & birth anniversary of Shri Tribhuvandas Patel ji in presence of Hon’ble Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying

22 October 2024, Anand: Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs & Cooperation launched farmer-oriented activities during NDDB’s Diamond Jubilee Year and the birth anniversary of Shri Tribhuvandas Patel ji at NDDB’s TK Patel Auditorium on 22nd October 2024 in Anand. Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal… Continue reading Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs & Cooperation launched farmer-oriented activities during NDDB’s Diamond Jubilee Year and Birth-Anniversary of Shri Tribhuvandas Patel ji

30, November 2024, Bilaspur: Shri Tokhan Sahu, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs launched NDDB Foundation for Nutrition’s (NFN) Giftmilk Programme under CSR of Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) in Bilaspur as Chief Guest. Shri Sushant Shukla, MLA; Shri Sanjay Kulshrestha, Chairman & Managing Director, HUDCO; Shri M Nagaraj,… Continue reading Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs launches NDDB Foundation for Nutrition’s Giftmilk Programme under CSR of HUDCO in Bilaspur

December 25, 2024, Anand: The Suzuki R&D Center India Pvt Ltd (SRDI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation entered into an agreement with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) at NDDB, Anand on December 25, 2024, to expand biogas plants across India. As per the agreement, SRDI will invest in NDDB’s wholly-owned subsidiary, NDDB… Continue reading Suzuki Motor Corporation signs agreement with NDDB to expand biogas plants throughout India

17 January 2025, Anand: Smt Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India has invited Smt Hemaben Nareshbhai Padhiyar, Chairman and Smt Jagrutiben Sanjaybhai Padhiyar, Secretary of NDDB-promoted Mujkuva Sakhi Khad Sahkari Mandali Ltd (MSKSML), Anand, Gujarat for ‘At Home Reception’ during the Republic Day function on 26th January 2025. While praising their achievement, Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman, NDDB… Continue reading Women cooperative leaders from NDDB-promoted Mujkuva Sakhi Khad Sahkari Mandali Ltd, Anand invited for ‘At Home Reception’ by Hon’ble President of India during the Republic Day Celebrations

1st April 2025, Anand: The International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR), National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and International Dairy Federation (IDF) / Indian National Committee of the IDF (INC-IDF), in collaboration with International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) organised the inaugural event of ICAR Annual Conference & IDF/ISO Analytical Week 2025 on 1st April 2025 at NDDB, Anand.… Continue reading ICAR Annual Conference & IDF/ISO Analytical Week 2025 at NDDB, Anand

Anand, 14 April, 2025: 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… Continue reading Government of MP and NDDB Sign Agreement to Boost Dairy Development Through Cooperatives

NDDB issues Covid-19 advisory to dairy cooperatives 20 March 2020, Anand: In line with Government of India’s efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19 virus, NDDB has disseminated essential advisory materials to dairy federations across the country. Keeping in view the effectiveness of awareness materials, the Dairy Board has also requested the federations for sharing… Continue reading NDDB issues Covid-19 advisory to dairy cooperatives

Over 3.45 crore animals owned by 1.83 crore farmers already registered Anand, 24 March: National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), with total outlay of Rs.13343crore, is an ambitious 5-year project launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India. This programme envisages to control diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis in bovines which… Continue reading NDDB’s INAPH – backbone of flagship National animal disease control program

25 March 2020, Anand: Considering the dairy cooperatives account for bulk of the organised liquid milk supply to consumers, it is important that they make all the necessary arrangements to ensure supply of milk and milk products to consumers in this unprecedented situation created by COVID 19 virus. Shri Dilip Rath, Chairman, NDDB said, “In… Continue reading NDDB requests dairy cooperatives to ensure supply of milk & milk products

8 April 2020, Anand: Hyderabad-based Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) will collaborate with Australia’s Griffith University to develop a vaccine for Corona virus (Covid -19). Chairman, NDDB & IIL, Shri Dilip Rath informed, “In this significant cross-continental collaboration, scientists from IIL and Griffith University will jointly develop… Continue reading NDDB’s subsidiary IIL collaborating with Australia’s Griffith University to develop vaccine for Corona virus

18 April, 2020, Anand: Dairying in India supports livelihood of millions of small and marginal farmers and especially in the midst of this Covid pandemic income from dairying provides the much needed financial support to them. Shri Dilip Rath, Chairman, NDDB applauded the efforts made by all individuals involved in the dairy value chain ensuring… Continue reading Efforts of all producer-owned institutions & milk producers to be applauded for safeguarding nation’s dairy supply chain: Chairman, NDDB

23 April, 2020 Anand: To achieve the targeted milk production, productivity of dairy animals needs to be enhanced with judicious use of available feed resources and balanced feeding. Compound cattle feed is a crucial input for milk production and the lockdown due to Covid pandemic has pushed the cattle feed production into a crisis. Shri… Continue reading NDDB provides reformulation support to cattle feed plants during Covid pandemic: Chairman, NDDB

08, May 2020, Anand: The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) launched an interactive digital webinar series titled “NDDB Samvad” linking all stakeholders (specially farmers) related to the dairy cooperative sector. This digital platform aims to create awareness about procedures to be followed in the dairy value chain during COVID-19 pandemic. Dairy farmers and other stakeholders… Continue reading NDDB launches digital webinar series linking all stakeholders related to dairying

20 May, 2020 Anand: NDDB conducted a webinar (NDDB SAMVAD) on Managing Hygiene & Safety in Dairy Processing during COVID-19 pandemic on 19 May 2020. The aim was to bring together eminent personalities from dairy industry, academia and policy makers to address the immediate concerns, discuss on ways to handle prevalent challenges and identify opportunities during this… Continue reading NDDB conducts webinar on managing hygiene & safety in dairy processing during COVID-19 pandemic

05 June 2020, Anand: While inaugurating a garden of medicinal plants at NDDB campus, Shri Dilip Rath, Chairman NDDB advised all to gain insights from the Vedas in use of Ayurveda and revive our ancient traditions practiced by our forefathers. Shri Rath also mentioned about the one health concept, which recognises the necessity of a… Continue reading One Health concept – a global approach to reduce health risks: Chairman, NDDB

7 June 2020, Anand: The United Nation’s FAO & WHO are supporting worldwide efforts to promote safe food. In his message on the second World Food Safety Day, Shri Dilip Rath, Chairman, NDDB said that this year’s theme – “Food Safety, Everyone’s Business” aptly reflects the associated emotions and responsibilities. We all expect our food… Continue reading World Food Safety Day: Dairy sector amongst firsts in food sector to adopt food safety management systems: Chairman, NDDB

Integrating beekeeping with dairy cooperatives Union Agriculture Minister inaugurates NDDB’s honey testing laboratory at Anand Anand, 24 July 2020: Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Hon’ble Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, inaugurated NDDB’s hi-tech honey testing laboratory and beekeeping training programme for dairy farmers at National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Anand on 24 July 2020… Continue reading Union Agriculture Minister inaugurates NDDB’s honey testing laboratory at Anand

12 August 2020, Anand: The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has disseminated essential advisory for management of dairy animals during rainy season to dairy cooperatives across the country. NDDB has also requested the dairy cooperatives to prominently display the advisory at village level dairy cooperative societies for wider propagation. Shri Dilip Rath, Chairman, NDDB said… Continue reading NDDB issues advisory for management of dairy animals during rainy season to dairy cooperatives

Anand, 1 October, 2020: Shri Dilip Rath, Chairman, NDDB will dedicate Pashu Mitra -NDDB’s Call Centre to the dairy farmers of India on 2nd October 2020. Shri Rath said, “From guiding the farmers to providing crucial information for enhancing animal productivity, NDDB’s call centre will prove to be a true companion of farmers. This exclusive call… Continue reading Chairman, NDDB to dedicate Pashu Mitra (NDDB call centre) to dairy farmers

Anand, 6 October 2020: With a view to promote dairying and rural livelihoods in the Union Territory of Ladakh, NDDB and UT Administration of Ladakh signed an MoU for conducting a benchmark survey in the newly formed UT. NDDB’s dairy potential survey will help prepare a road map to boost dairying in the UT and… Continue reading NDDB inks MoU with UT of Ladakh to promote livelihoods from dairying

Chairman, NDDB launches next phase of manure management initiative at Mujkuva DCS Anand, 23.10.2020: Shri Dilip Rath, Chairman, NDDB, launched the next phase of NDDB-supported Manure Management Initiative in a programme at Mujkuva Dairy Cooperative Society (DCS) on October 23, 2020. Shri Meenesh Shah, Executive Director, NDDB; Shri Chimanbhai Punambhai Padhiyar, Chairman, Mujkuva DCS; Ms… Continue reading Chairman, NDDB launches next phase of manure management initiative at Mujkuva DCS

NDDB strengthening dairy farming in Eastern & North Eastern India Anand, 29.10.2020: The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) foresees the next big growth spurt of dairy cooperatives in eastern and north eastern India. NDDB is associated with the dairy development activities in some of the most backward areas in eastern and north eastern states of Jharkhand,… Continue reading NDDB strengthening dairy farming in Eastern & North Eastern India

Chairman, NDDB unanimously elected to Board of International Dairy Federation 3 November 2020, Anand: Shri Dilip Rath, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has been unanimously elected to the Board of International Dairy Federation (IDF) on 2nd November 2020 during the General Assembly of IDF. Shri Rath said, “I see my election to the IDF Board as an… Continue reading Chairman, NDDB unanimously elected to Board of International Dairy Federation

NDDB’s Vidarbha & Marathwada Dairy Development Project transforming lives: Chairman, NDDB Anand, 10 November 2020: National Dairy Development Board is working with Government of Maharashtra to implement Vidarbha and Marathwada Dairy Development Project (VMDDP), which is transforming the lives of small and marginal dairy farmers in Vidarbha and Marathwada regions of Maharashtra. Dairying has turned in as… Continue reading NDDB’s Vidarbha & Marathwada Dairy Development Project transforming lives: Chairman, NDDB

Chairman NDDB presents Milk Producers’ Digital Award to dairy institutions 26 November 2020, Anand: With a view to recognise the efforts of producer-owned organisations for promoting digital economy and inspire them to sustain their efforts in future, Shri Dilip Rath, Chairman, NDDB conferred “Milk Producers’ Digital Award & Digital Payment Appreciation Certificate” to Milk Producers, Milk Cooperatives… Continue reading Chairman NDDB presents Milk Producers’ Digital Award to dairy institutions

Joint Secretary (CDD), Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Govt of India entrusted to take charge as Chairperson of NDDB 30 November 2020, Anand:Ms Varsha Joshi, Joint Secretary (CDD), Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Govt of India has been entrusted… Continue reading Joint Secretary (CDD), Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Govt of India entrusted to take charge as Chairperson of NDDB

Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying discusses ways to improve livelihood of farmers with officials of NDDB, GCMMF, Amul Dairy and IRMA 11 December 2020, Anand: Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying held discussions with the senior officials of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Gujarat Milk Marketing… Continue reading Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying discusses ways to improve livelihood of farmers with officials of NDDB, GCMMF, Amul Dairy and IRMA

  Webinar on “Dairy Surveyor – Taking Technology to the Dairy Network” Dairy institutions to benefit from NDDB’s Android-based Dairy Surveyor March 15, 2021, Anand: While delivering the keynote address at NDDB’s webinar on “Dairy Surveyor – Taking Technology to the Dairy Network” on 15 March 2021, Ms Varsha Joshi, Joint Secretary (Cattle & Dairy Development),… Continue reading Dairy institutions to benefit from NDDB’s Android-based Dairy Surveyor

NDDB inks MoU with EESL to offer energy efficient solutions to dairy industry 05 May 2021, Anand: With a view to promote efficient renewable technologies in the dairy industry, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) during a virtual ceremony on 5th May 2021 at NDDB,… Continue reading NDDB inks MoU with EESL to offer energy efficient solutions to dairy industry

NDDB signs MoU with GCMMF to implement genomic selection in Gujarat 18 May 2021, Anand: NDDB, GCMMF and Milk Unions of Gujarat have decided to collaborate on expanding reference population for genomic selection and extend benefits of improved genetics to the farmers of Gujarat. Shri Meenesh Shah, Executive Director, NDDB and Shri R S Sodhi,… Continue reading NDDB signs MoU with GCMMF to implement genomic selection in Gujarat

NDDB collaborates with Sustain Plus to promote biogas based manure management model 24 May 2021, Anand: National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has partnered with Sustain Plus Energy Foundation to promote Biogas based manure management model. Shri Meenesh Shah, Executive Director, NDDB and Shri Ganesh Neelam, Director, Sustain Plus were instrumental in developing the project on… Continue reading NDDB collaborates with Sustain Plus to promote biogas based manure management model

Meenesh Shah takes over additional charge of Chairman, NDDB 25 June 2021, Anand: Shri Meenesh Shah, Executive Director, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has taken over additional charge of the post of Chairman, NDDB for a period of six months with effect from 1st June, 2021 until further orders. Ms Varsha Joshi’s tenure as Chairman of… Continue reading Meenesh Shah takes over additional charge of Chairman, NDDB 

  Assam Govt extends NDDB’s management of WAMUL for another 5 years NDDB committed to safeguard interest of Assam’s rural milk producers: Meenesh Shah 7 August 2021, Anand: With a view to give impetus to dairying & rural livelihoods in Assam, Shri Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) met Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma,… Continue reading NDDB committed to safeguard interest of Assam’s rural milk producers: Meenesh Shah

Chairman, NDDB & Chief Minister of Assam discusses ways to promote dairying as livelihood in Assam 14 September 2021, Anand: Shri Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) called upon Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam, on September 13, 2021 in Guwahati and presented Assam’s dairy development road map. Shri Atul Bora,… Continue reading Chairman, NDDB & Chief Minister of Assam discusses ways to promote dairying as livelihood in Assam

NDDB bags Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar 15 September 2021, Anand: National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Anand has been awarded Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar – First Prize in the category of Boards/Autonomous Bodies/Trusts etc. of Government of India under ‘B’ Region. Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs & Cooperation, presented the award to Shri Meenesh… Continue reading NDDB bags Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar

Government lauds Indian Immunologicals Ltd for efforts in producing COVID-19 Drug Substance in record time Hyderabad, September 24, 2021: Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister, Shri Parshottam Rupala lauded the efforts of Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), for their ability to roll out Covid-19 vaccine drug substance… Continue reading Government lauds Indian Immunologicals Ltd for efforts in producing COVID-19 Drug Substance in record time

Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying unveils National Digital Livestock Mission Blueprint at NDDB 07 October 2021, Anand: Dr Sanjeev Balyan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying unveiled the National Digital Livestock Mission Blueprint at NDDB, Anand on 7th October 2021. Shri Meenesh Shah, Chairman, NDDB, Ms Varsha Joshi, Additional… Continue reading Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying unveils National Digital Livestock Mission Blueprint at NDDB

NDDB to manage Varanasi Milk Union for 5 years 01 November 2021, Anand: In an attempt to promote dairy farming in Uttar Pradesh, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has requested National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to manage the Varanasi Milk Union for a period of five years. NDDB has accepted the request of strengthening state’s… Continue reading NDDB to manage Varanasi Milk Union for 5 years

Hon’ble CM of Odisha inaugurates ultra-modern dairy plant set up by NDDB Anand, November 10, 2021: Shri Naveen Patnaik, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Odisha inaugurated the newly commissioned ultra-modern automated dairy plant of OMFED at Arilo, Cuttack on November 10, 2021 for which technical consultancy has been provided by NDDB. Dr Arun Kumar Sahoo, Minister, Agriculture… Continue reading Hon’ble CM of Odisha inaugurates ultra-modern dairy plant set up by NDDB

Birth Centenary Celebration of Dr Verghese Kurien Hon’ble Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying presents Gopal Ratna Award on National Milk Day at NDDB, Anand Anand, November 26, 2021: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Govt of India, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and other… Continue reading Hon’ble Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying presents Gopal Ratna Award on National Milk Day at NDDB, Anand

Assam Govt & NDDB signs MoU for holistic dairy development in state MoU signed by Chairman, NDDB & Additional Chief Secretary, Govt of Assam in presence of Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, Hon’ble CM of Assam, Shri Parshottam Rupala, Hon’ble Union Minister & Shri Atul Bora, Hon’ble Assam Minister Anand, January 7, 2022: With the vision of transforming… Continue reading Assam Govt & NDDB signs MoU for holistic dairy development in state

Hon’ble Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying launches NDDB’s ERP software; Chairman, NDDB hands over cheque of Rs.16.32 crore to KOF as working capital loan & custom packing of Dhara sunflower edible oil begins at KOF April 5, 2022, New Delhi: Shri Parshottam Rupala, Hon’ble Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying… Continue reading Hon’ble Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying launches NDDB’s ERP software; Chairman, NDDB hands over cheque of Rs.16.32 crore to KOF as working capital loan & custom packing of Dhara sunflower edible oil begins at KOF

NDDB & KOF inks MoU with University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore for sunflower seed production in Karnataka June 27, 2022, Delhi: The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) & Karnataka Cooperative Oilseeds Growers’ Federation Ltd (KOF) inked an MoU with University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (UAS-Bangalore) and Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad for large scale sunflower hybrid… Continue reading NDDB & KOF inks MoU with University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore for sunflower seed production in Karnataka

NDDB to donate Rs 1.5 crore towards about 500 MT of cattle feed to flood affected Assam 01 July 2022, Ahmedabad: The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has decided to donate Rs 1.5 crore towards about 500 MT of cattle feed to meet the immediate requirement of animals in flood affected Assam through West Assam… Continue reading NDDB to donate Rs 1.5 crore towards about 500 MT of cattle feed to flood affected Assam

NDDB signs MoU with Ladakh administration & LAHDC for managing Ladakh Milk Federation New Delhi, August 17, 2022: National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) signed a tripartite MoU with Union Territory of Ladakh and Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) by which it will manage the entire operations of Ladakh Milk Federation for a period of… Continue reading NDDB signs MoU with Ladakh administration & LAHDC for managing Ladakh Milk Federation

NDDB, Suzuki R & D Center inks MoU to provide clean energy solutions and organic fertilisers  Anand, August 29, 2022: With the objective to achieve carbon neutrality and enhance income of dairy farmers, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Suzuki R&D Center India Pvt Ltd (SRDI), an Indian subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan inked… Continue reading NDDB, Suzuki R & D Center inks MoU to provide clean energy solutions and organic fertilisers 

Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs & Cooperation inaugurates Phase I & kick-starts phase II of NDDB’s Manure Management Project in Sikkim October 10, 2022, Anand: Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Minister, Home Affairs & Cooperation inaugurated phase I & kick-started phase II of Manure Management Project of Sikkim Milk Union jointly funded by National… Continue reading Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs & Cooperation inaugurates Phase I & kick-starts phase II of NDDB’s Manure Management Project in Sikkim 

India using innovation & digitisation for dairy development: Chairman, NDDB at FAO, Rome Anand, October 20, 2022: Shri Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) presented India’s smallholder dairying system to the global experts and shared experiences of using innovation and digitisation for dairy development at the Science & Innovation Forum 2022 organised by… Continue reading India using innovation & digitisation for dairy development: Chairman, NDDB at FAO, Rome

  NDDB, GCMMF organises Conference on Modern Trends in Dairy Sector at Pramukh Swami centenary festival Anand, December 27, 2022: National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) organised a Conference on Modern Trends in Dairy Sector as part of month-long centenary celebration of Pramukh Swami Maharaj at Ahmedabad on Tuesday.… Continue reading NDDB, GCMMF organises Conference on Modern Trends in Dairy Sector at Pramukh Swami centenary festival

Budget 2023-24 – a shot in the arm for cooperative & dairy sector: Chairman, NDDB 01 February 2023, Anand: Shri Meenesh Shah, Chairman, NDDB welcomed Govt’s historic move to set agricultural credit target at Rs 20 lakh Crore with a focus on Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Fisheries. The first budget of Amrit Kaal spelt out… Continue reading Budget 2023-24 – a shot in the arm for cooperative & dairy sector: Chairman, NDDB

Chairman, NDDB & Assam Cooperation Minister attends 1st Board Meeting of JV Company North East Dairy and Foods Limited 08 February, 2023, Anand: The first Board Meeting of North East Dairy and Foods Ltd, a JV between NDDB and Govt of Assam was held in Guwahati on 8th February 2023 under the Chairmanship of Smt. Nandita Gorlosa, Hon’ble… Continue reading Chairman, NDDB & Assam Cooperation Minister attends 1st Board Meeting of JV Company North East Dairy and Foods Limited

IDF World Dairy Summit 2022 declared carbon neutral event during experience sharing & felicitation programme organised in New Delhi February 15, 2023, Anand: During the experience sharing & felicitation programme held in New Delhi on 13th February 2023 to commemorate successful organisation of the World’s largest ever IDF World Dairy Summit 2022 which was held in… Continue reading IDF World Dairy Summit 2022 declared carbon neutral event during experience sharing & felicitation programme organised in NewDelhi

India to help Sri Lanka transform its dairy sector from import dependency to self-sufficiency Anand, March 16, 2023: Shri Meenesh Shah, Chairman & Managing Director, NDDB, Shri Shamalbhai Patel, Chairman, GCMMF Ltd, Shri Jayen Mehta, Managing Director, GCMMF Ltd, Shri Prakash Maheshwari, Executive Director, IDMC Ltd and other officers from NDDB presented an action plan… Continue reading India to help Sri Lanka transform its dairy sector from import dependency to self-sufficiency

Dr Kurien Award conferred on Shri Meenesh Shah, Chairman, NDDB  18 March 2023, Gandhinagar: Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs & Cooperation conferred the 14th Dr Kurien Award 2023 on Shri Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) at the 49th Dairy Industry Conference in Gandhinagar on 18th March 2023 in presence of Shri… Continue reading Dr Kurien Award conferred on Shri Meenesh Shah, Chairman, NDDB

Shri Meenesh Shah, Chairman, NDDB receives Honorary Doctorate for contribution to Dairy sector Gandhinagar, June 6, 2023: Shri Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was conferred with honorary degree by Kamdhenu University, known for its excellence in the fields of veterinary, dairy and fisheries. Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat and Chancellor of Kamdhenu University… Continue reading Shri Meenesh Shah, Chairman, NDDB receives Honorary Doctorate for contribution to Dairy sector

Hon’ble Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying inaugurates International Symposium on Sustainable Livestock Transformation under Agriculture Working Group of G20 at NDDB Anand Anand, 18th July 2023: Shri Parshottam Rupala, Hon’ble Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying inaugurated an International Symposium on Sustainable Livestock TransformationatNDDB, Anand on 18 July 2023. The Department of Animal… Continue reading Hon’ble Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying inaugurates International Symposium on Sustainable Livestock Transformation under Agriculture Working Group of G20 at NDDB Anand

NDDB, GCMMF & W20 organises event on Jan Bhagidari – Women-led Sustainable Development through Dairy Cooperatives at NDDB, Anand Anand, 20th July, 2023: The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) and W20 organised a one-day event on Jan Bhagidari – Women-led Sustainable Development through Dairy Cooperatives under W20, an official engagement group of G20 at… Continue reading NDDB, GCMMF & W20 organises event on Jan Bhagidari – Women-led Sustainable Development through Dairy Cooperatives at NDDB, Anand

NDDB, Suzuki & Banas Dairy to setup first four dung based CBG plants in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district  6 September, 2023, Anand: The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Suzuki R&D Center India Pvt Ltd (SRDI), an Indian subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and Banas Dairy entered into a tripartite agreement to setup four dung-based biogas… Continue reading NDDB, Suzuki & Banas Dairy to setup first four dung based CBG plants in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district

Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman & Managing Director, NDDB elected to Board of International Dairy Federation 16th October, 2023, Anand: Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman & Managing Director, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has been elected to the Board of International Dairy Federation (IDF) during the General Assembly of IDF on 15th October 2023. Accepting this responsibility and thanking the IDF delegates for… Continue reading Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman & Managing Director, NDDB elected to Board of International Dairy Federation

Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh UT inaugurates Ladakh Dairy Federation’s dairy plant refurbished by NDDB Anand, 4th October 2023: Brig (Retd) Dr B D Mishra, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, Union Territory of Ladakh inaugurated the newly refurbished dairy plant of Ladakh Dairy Cooperative Federation on 4th October 2023 in the gracious presence of Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman, NDDB,… Continue reading Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh UT inaugurates Ladakh Dairy Federation’s dairy plant refurbished by NDDB

IDF Prize of Excellence Award 2023 conferred on Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman & MD, NDDB 20 October 2023, Anand: Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman & MD, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has been honoured with the IDF Prize of Excellence Award 2023 at the IDF World Dairy Summit in Chicago, USA on October 18, 2023. This award acknowledges his exceptional… Continue reading IDF Prize of Excellence Award 2023 conferred on Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman & MD, NDDB

Organic farming to bring prosperity to farmers; NCOL to play crucial role: Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs & Cooperation Launches logo, website, brochure & Bharat Organic Brand of NCOL at ‘National Symposium on Promotion of Organic Produce’ organised by National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) Unveils NDDB Mrida Ltd’s website & gobar gas… Continue reading Organic farming to bring prosperity to farmers; NCOL to play crucial role: Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs & Cooperation

  Chairman, NDDB delivers 20th convocation address of Indian Institute of Plantation Management, Bengaluru 8th December, 2023, Anand: Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman, NDDB delivered the 20th Convocation Address of the Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM), Bengaluru on 8th December, 2023 in Bengaluru as Chief Guest. Shri L Satya Srinivas, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Chairman,… Continue reading Chairman, NDDB delivers 20th convocation address of Indian Institute of Plantation Management, Bengaluru

NDDB signs MoU with Punjab National Bank The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab National Bank (PNB) for providing finance to beneficiary organisations (BOs) in the cooperative sector, including milk unions/federations, multi-state cooperatives, producer owned institutions such as producer companies and NDDB’s subsidiary companies. Shri S Regupathi,… Continue reading NDDB signs MoU with Punjab National Bank

Chairman, NDDB flags off Mobile Milk Collection & Cooling System 6 June, 2024, Anand: Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman, NDDB & IDMC Limited and Mr Kenichiro Toyofuku, Director, Suzuki R&D Center India Pvt Ltd (SRDI) flagged off a Mobile Milk Collection & Cooling System designed and developed by NDDB, SRDI and IDMC Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary… Continue reading Chairman, NDDB flags off Mobile Milk Collection & Cooling System

18 November 2024, Anand: The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in collaboration with Amul Dairy, Baroda Dairy, Surat Milk Union, Amidhara Fruit and Vegetables Cooperative Limited, Vasudhara Dairy, Godavari-Khore Milk Union, Kopargaon and Sahyadri Farms celebrated the 71st All India Cooperative Week (14 November – 20 November) with the theme “Role of Cooperatives in Building ‘Viksit… Continue reading NDDB’s Wheels of Cooperation Campaign celebrates spirit of cooperation: Chairman, NDDB