Key Policy Suggestions for Milk Industry Improvement:
• Improve Value Chain Efficiency:
o Establish more Bulk Milk Chilling (BMC) centers to boost procurement.
o Upgrade or build new dairy plants and small processing units in the cooperative sector.
o Strengthen milk flow through insulated rail containers and milk dispensing machines.
• Rationalize Trade Policy: o Adjust tariffs on SMP (60%) and butter (40%) to reduce price pressure. o Allow NDDB and cooperatives to import SMP and milk fat for buffer stocks.
o Place SMP and butter under Open General License (OGL) for controlled imports.
o Allow cattle/buffalo germplasm imports for crossbreeding to increase productivity.
• Increase Fodder Productivity & Create Feed Bank:
o Build feed banks by procuring/storing feed to control inflation.
o Utilize barren lands for low-water grasses to address fodder shortages.
o Invest in genetically modified forage seeds to boost fodder productivity.
• Integrated Animal Health Plan:
o Promote artificial insemination for crossbreeds to increase yield.
o Encourage private sector in setting up modern testing facilities.
o Establish rapid-response medical boards for disease outbreaks.
• Technology Integration:
o Develop insulated rail containers for milk transport.
o Build infrastructure to store processed products like SMP and butter to align prices with international markets.
These steps can significantly enhance the operational efficiency and stability of India’s dairy sector. Do not forget to press the bell icon to receive regular notifications. To get daily updates on dairy news from the dairy sector go to www.dairynews7x7.com and press subscription button. best regards Kuldeep Sharma Chief editor Dairy news 7X7 channel dairynews7x7@gmail.com
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