Nandini Milk Scheme

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Briefly

The Nandini Milk Scheme is a dairy cooperative movement in Karnataka. It was established in 1985 by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), which is the apex organization of the dairy cooperatives in Karnataka.

The Nandini Milk Scheme aimed to improve the economic status of the rural farmers in the state by providing them with a stable and reliable source of income through the sale of milk. The scheme involved the establishment of a network of milk collection centers, which would collect milk from the farmers and transport it to the processing plants for pasteurization, packaging, and distribution.

Under the Nandini Milk Scheme, farmers were encouraged to form dairy cooperatives, which would then be registered under the KMF. The KMF would provide technical assistance, training, and marketing support to the cooperatives, enabling them to produce and sell high-quality milk and milk products.

Initially, the Nandini Milk Scheme faced several challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, lack of marketing support, and low levels of awareness among the rural farmers. However, with the support of the state government, the KMF was able to expand its operations and improve the quality of its milk products.

In 2023, the Nandini Milk Scheme is one of the largest dairy cooperatives in India, with over 14,000 milk producers and more than 5,000 milk collection centres across the state of Karnataka. The scheme produces a range of milk products, including fresh milk, butter, ghee, curd, and ice cream, which are sold under the Nandini brand.

The success of the Nandini Milk Scheme has had a significant impact on the economic development of rural areas in Karnataka. It has provided a stable source of income for thousands of farmers, created employment opportunities, and improved the nutritional status of the people in the state. The Nandini Milk Scheme has also served as a model for other dairy cooperative movements in India and around the world.