New Delhi, June 30, 2025 | Dairy Dimension News
Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah convened the ‘Manthan Baithak’ at Bharat Mandapam, bringing together Cooperation Ministers from all States and Union Territories to review the Ministry of Cooperation’s key rural initiatives. Central to the agenda were plans to expand cooperative infrastructure and usher in White Revolution 2.0, with a sharp focus on dairy sector sustainability, circularity, and last-mile rural integration.
🥛 Dairy Cooperatives: At the Heart of the Dialogue
Among the standout announcements was the government’s commitment to creating 2 lakh new Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), including those dedicated to dairy and fisheries, to expand service delivery at the village level. These PACS are envisioned as the operational backbone for milk procurement, chilling, value addition, and market access in rural India.
“White Revolution 2.0 will not be measured merely by milk volumes but by how responsibly we produce, process, and distribute dairy,” said Union Minister Amit Shah during the session.
🔄 Circular Economy in Dairy: The Next Big Shift
The conference saw deep engagement on embedding circularity in dairy operations. States discussed integrating cow dung-based biogas units, manure value chains, methane capture, and organic feed systems to reduce emissions and unlock carbon credit revenue.
These models align with global sustainability goals and could position Indian dairy to access climate-linked export incentives and green finance mechanisms.
🖥️ Digital Dairy Governance on the Rise
The Manthan Baithak alsoemphasisedd:
- PACS computerization
- State Registrar Cooperative Society (RCS) office digitisation
- National Cooperative Database integration
This data-driven infrastructure will enable real-time milk flow tracking, transparent pricing, subsidy distribution, and forecasting—key to stabilizing dairy incomes.
🏛️ National Institutions: Empowering Cooperative Innovation
The role of the newly launched National Multi-State Cooperative Societies, including:
- National Cooperative Export Limited (NCEL)
- National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL)
- Bharatiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL)
was discussed, particularly how states can engage to bolster exports, organic dairy, and seed security.
🧑🏫 Dairy Capacity Building and Education
The meeting also reviewed plans for the Tribhuvan Sahkari University, aimed at skilling cooperative professionals, and called for greater academic-industry collaboration to train future leaders in sustainable dairy management.
🧠 Strategic Implications for India’s Dairy Sector
- Rural Penetration: With PACS acting as the new nodes, dairy services will reach previously untapped villages.
- Eco-Conscious Growth: India’s dairy sector is being retooled for climate compatibility, a bold move for long-term resilience.
- Market Linkages: With NCEL and digital marketplaces, small dairy cooperatives could access global buyers more easily.
- Policy Precision: The National Cooperative Database will support data-led decision-making and help avoid milk gluts or shortages.
