Former President
Indian Dairy Association (IDA)

Dr. G. S. Rajorhia is a distinguished figure in India’s dairy sector, best known for his role as the Former President of the Indian Dairy Association (IDA)—the apex body of dairy professionals in India. With a career spanning decades in dairy education, cooperative development, and policy advocacy, Dr. Rajorhia has made lasting contributions to strengthening India’s dairy ecosystem.

An academician by training and a visionary by practice, Dr. Rajorhia served as a faculty member and senior administrator at the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, one of India’s premier institutes for dairy science. He has mentored numerous dairy technologists, scientists, and cooperative managers who now lead various institutions across the country.

During his tenure with the Indian Dairy Association, Dr. Rajorhia played a pivotal role in fostering collaboration among stakeholders—government agencies, cooperatives, private players, and academia. He worked toward modernizing the Indian dairy industry, advocating for innovation in processing technologies, quality assurance, and sustainability practices.

Known for his thought leadership, Dr. Rajorhia has authored several research papers and delivered keynote addresses at national and international dairy conferences. He has been a vocal supporter of farmer-centric policy frameworks, ensuring that technological advancements in the dairy sector translate into real benefits for rural milk producers.

His association with NDDB as a Board Member allows the organization to benefit from his decades of expertise, deep academic insight, and unwavering commitment to cooperative principles. Dr. Rajorhia continues to serve as a bridge between scientific research and grassroots dairy development, ensuring that the sector remains inclusive, progressive, and globally competitive.