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DE-01 and fodder, inadequate feeds and fodder, low price size of landholding adversely affected (significant milk for buffalo, number of cattle slaughtered for
of milk, high milk price fluctuation, etc. found to at 10 percent) participation meaning that farmers meat production and production of cattle and pig
Economics of Milk Production under Different influence the returns from dairy based farming with larger family size and also those with smaller meat for which the NER showed a better growth
Dairy Based Farming Systems in Mizoram systems in the study area. landholding were more likely to participate in rate in comparison to all India level. It is suggested
Lalrinsangpuii*, R. Malhotra & Laishram Priscilla Key Words: Farming systems, milk production, DCS. Farmers with larger landholding were found that providing government and extension facilities
ICAR- National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana employment, constraints, Mizoram to mainly take up crop cultivation as their main to the NER in terms of improved breeds, scientific
*mapuii_bh@yahoo.com
occupation and therefore have lower participation management practices, feed and fodder availability
in DCS. etc. can lead to better growth of the livestock
Dairy plays an important role in the mixed farming DE-02
Key Words: Manipur, Dairy Cooperative Societies, sector. As the region showed favourable trend in
system in Mizoram as the demand for milk has been Determinants of Participation of Dairy Farmers Determinants, Logistic Regression meat production, this is a potential area that can
increasing in the state. The study was conducted on
180 sample dairy farmers in the three districts e.g.
in Dairy Cooperative Societies in Manipur be exploited in a sustainable manner and even
revenue can be earned from meat exports.
Aizawl, Kolasib and Champhai of Mizoram during State DE-03
Key Words: North East Region, Livestock Sector,
2014-15 to analyse the cost and returns as well Priscilla L.*, Bulbul Nagrale, A.K. Chauhan & Anoop M. Computation of Compound Growth Rates in Compound Annual Growth Rate
as constraints faced by the dairy farmers under ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana
different dairy based farming systems. Eleven * lp.ndri@gmail.com Livestock Sector in the North East Region of
dairy based farming systems has been identified India DE-04
in the state, among which 17.78 per cent farmers The success of Operation Flood programme and
AMUL paved the way for cooperative movement
Priscilla L.1*, A.K. Chauhan1, Lalrinsangpuii1, R.K. Singh2 & A Comparative Analysis of Marketing Pattern
were following Dairy+Crop+Piggery farming Bulbul Nagrale1
systems. The average net maintenance cost per and gave a momentum for dairy development in 1
ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana; 2 ICAR of Milk by Members and Non members of
SAU per day and per litre cost of milk production almost all the states of the country. But in Manipur, Research Complex, Manipur Centre, Imphal, Manipur
* lp.ndri@gmail.com
Dairy Cooperative Societies in Kumaon Region
the dairy sector is far from realizing its potential.
was highest for Dairy farming system (206.28 and of Uttarakhand
The total milk production of the state was 80
25.61).Component wise analysis of maintenance
thousand tonnes during the year 2012-13 which Agriculture is the prime source of livelihood Ankur Saxena1* & Ashutosh Singh2
costs indicated that the share of variable costs for majority of the population in the North East
1
Post Doctoral Fellow, 2 Professor at College of Agribusiness
was highest in Dairy+Poultry farming system i.e., was one of the lowest in the country. The per capita Management, G.B. Pant; 2University of agriculture and
availability of milk was 80 g/day during 2010-11 Region (NER) and is characterized by subsistence, Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand
96.69 per cent of gross cost while it was lowest low input-low output and technologically lagged
in Dairy+Crop+Piggery+Fishery farming system. which is far behind the national average of 281 g/ *drankurcabm@gmail.com
day. Even so, the state has an encouraging number mixed farming system. Livestock sector can play
Within the different components of variable costs,
feed and fodder costs accounted for the highest of Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCS) compared a good role not only in the issues of food and The present study was carried out in U.S. Nagar
DE to the other North East states. The present study nutritional security in the region but will also be and Almora districts to ascertain the milk marketing DE
share of gross costs for all the farming systems. Milk helpful in income and employment generation.
was conducted in Manipur state to study the pattern, factor influencing cooperative membership
productivity was highest for Dairy+Crop+Poultry Keeping in view the importance of this sector, the
determinants of dairy farmers participation in and proportion of milk output sold. Logit model
farming system and for the overall farming systems present study gives the status and performance
DCS. Four districts, viz., Imphal East and Thoubal, was employed to identify the significant factors
it was 7.17 litre. The per litre cost of milk production of this sector in the NER. The secondary data for
Senapati and Churachandpur were selected influencing cooperative membership, while
varies from 25.61 in Dairy farming system to the last fifteen years (1998-99 to 2012-13) on
purposively from the state. A sample of 240 milk multivariate linear regression equation was fitted
16.32 in Dairy+Crop+Piggery+Fishery farming production and per capita availability of milk and to identify the factors influencing proportion of
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landholding had positive influence on cooperative ` 1, 00,000 per heifer and the owner was able to size categories with a view to study their cost and middleman, too much price negotiation, buyers
membership in the plains, it mostly had negative sell around 20-25 heifers in a year. While arriving returns structure.It was observed from the study ask for history (record) of animal, lack of market
influence on intensity of market participation in at the overall profitability of the dairy farm, it was that dairy farming has not remained a profitable and lack of labours were the major problems faced
both hills and plains. Milk production significantly observed that total gross cost on the dairy farm, enterprise at small scale as per litre cost of milk by the sellers. Among the buyers constraints, high
and positively influenced marketed surplus more which included operating cost and capital cost, production is higher at these farms. For making it transport cost was the major constraint followed
for member group than non-member group in the was around ` 1,13,39,824; while opportunity cost profitable, the size of the farm should be increased by too much government formality, high market
both regions, implying that member farmers are was worked out to be around ` 1,80,132. Returns to the minimum level of seven milch animals. It was price of the animal, harassment at check points,
more favourably placed to increase their intensity from the sale of milk was a major source of income further observed from the study that during last lack of market, no guarantee of the performance of
of market participation with increase in scale of on the dairy farm, generating ` 1,17,89,515 couple of years, the cost of milk production has the animal and exploitation by middlemen
production. Price received for milk exerted negative per annum, whereas the sale of animals on the increased fast as compared to milk procurement Key Words: Constraints, Garretts Ranking Technique,
influence on proportion of output sold, implying farm generated a total revenue of ` 16,79,000 prices, thus squeezing the profit margins among un-remunerative margin
that households in the plains which received lower and returns from the sale of dung were around all category dairy farms.To make dairy farming a
price for milk sold a greater proportion of milk ` 1,97,766. The Dairy Farm was therefore found to viable enterprise, the farmers should make efforts
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produced so as to compensate for lower price be a financially viable entity, earning a total farm to cut down the per litre cost of milk production
with higher volume and thus get higher returns. In income or economic margin of ` 23, 26, 457 and a by adopting better dairy farming management A Study on Regional Disparities in Dairy
the hills however, price had positive influence on handsome net economic margin of ` 21,46,325 per practices. At the same time, cost of milk production Development in Maharashtra
proportion of output sold, suggesting that higher year. This is encouraging, given that the primary should be considered as one of the parameters Bulbul G. Nagrale*, A.K. Chauhan, Smita Sirohi & L. Priscilla
prices enough incentives for the above categories aim of any commercial dairy farm is to make the by procurement agencies while fixing the milk ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132001, Haryana
of households to increase the proportion of milk majority of its income from the sale of milk; the procurement prices. *drbulbul04vet@yahoo.com
output sold. studied farm was able to make lucrative returns Key Words: Cost of production, return structure,
Key Words: cooperative membership, cooperative from the sale of surplus dairy stock too. profitability, procurement price The problem of regional disparities exists at the
network, marketed surplus Key Words: Commercial dairy farming, Surplus stock, international, national as well as at the state levels.
Profitability
DE-07 In India, regional disparity is now a matter of serious
DE-05 concern. Across the various states, Maharashtra is
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Analysis of Constraints in Unorganized the one where overall development is quite good
Surplus Dairy Stock Management for Marketing of Milch Bovine in Haryana in terms of socioeconomic indicator, but extreme
Commercial Dairy Farming: A Case Study of Rising Cost of Milk Production: A Concern for Shubham Gawande, A. K Chauhan, Bulbul G Nagrale*& L. regional disparities exist. There are a number of
Haryana Sustainability of Dairy Farming in Punjab Priscilla studies on regional disparity in socioeconomic
DE Varinder P. Singh* & Inderpreet Kaur ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana development and agriculture development but not DE
Avinash K. Ghule*, Smita Sirohi & A. K. Chauhan
College of Dairy Science and Technology, GADVASU, Ludhiana
*drbulbul04vet@yahoo.com much emphasis has been given to the dairy sector.
ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132001,
Haryana, India
*
dhindsavp@gmail.com Thus a study at the regional level is required for
*
avinashkghule@gmail.com Efficient livestock marketing practices have identification of the factors that are instrumental in
Dairy farming is an important sub sector of been considered as an important component of the controlling regional disparity and developing
Dairy farming has been considered as one of Punjab agriculture. It is one of the remunerative livestock development as it helps in accelerating policy. Keeping all these facts in the view, a study
the activities aimed at alleviating poverty and alternatives to wheat-rice system in Punjab which and sustaining livestock rearing by increasing was conducted to assess the trends in regional
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except grazing area all other indicators are weak to 2012-13, the consumption of milk and milk Airtel and Reuters Market Light project.ICT play DE-012
indicators in Vidarbha region. Thus, in order to products has shown a significant positive growth an important role in combating Rural and Urban
have overall dairy development in the state we rate of 9.93% per annum. The consumption of milk poverty i.e. powerful tool in economical and
Perception of Partners towards Research-
need to minimize these disparities across region and milk products was showing a better growth political empowerment. Impact of the ICT in local Industry (R-I) Linkage with Reference to Dairy
by taking special efforts on the region which are rate of 14.92% per annum in period I compared to social system (Transportation and marketing) are and Poultry Sectors in Andhra Pradesh
lacking behind in dairy sector. At the same time we the growth rate of 7.49% per annum in period II. emerging as an area of development. In the march Mahesh P.1*, B. Subrahmanyeswari2, G. R. K. Sharma1 & G.
need to focuson the weak indicators which have The trend in milk production and consumption of towards policy relevant research, critical analytical Gangaraju1
slowed down the rate of progress in the region. milk and milk products showed that there exist a research on various policy issues is slowly replaced 1
SVVU-College of Veterinary Science Tirupati, AP; 2SVVU-N.T.R.
wide gap between growth in milk production and by research on how to implement the government College of Veterinary Science Gannavaram, AP
Key Words: Regional disparities, dairy development *
maheshext6@gmail.com
indicators, Principal Component Analysis. growth in consumption of milk and milk products. programmes and policies.
Key Words: Milk production, Consumption, Trend Key Words: Digital Opportunity Index, ICT, ICT diffusion,
composite index, Fundamental Research
Research-Industry (R-I) partnerships are regarded
DE-09 as one of the widely used interactive best practices,
DE-010 a powerful tool for creating congenial environment
Trend in Production of Milk and Consumption DE-011 for technological innovations and enhancing global
of Milk and Milk Products in Kerala Emerging Trends of ICT in Social Sciences competitiveness, ultimately promoting the interests
Krishnadas M.1, P. K. Dixit*2, Lalith Achoth3 & M. Sivaram2 Arnab Roy* Promoting entrepreneurship among small
of the firms and academia across the world. As yet,
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, Kerala; 2ICAR-National
1 ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132001 holder dairy farmers: A critical view the existing Research-Industry (R-I) relationship has
Dairy Research Institute, SRS, Bengaluru, Karnataka; 3KVAFSU- *royarnab_94@rediffmail.com
Saikat Maji* & B. S. Meena not been effective in many parts of the developing
Dairy Science College, Bengaluru, Karnataka
ICAR-NDRI, Karnal
*drpkdixit@gmail.com
With the advent of new technologies, In the
world including India. The lack of close working
*infosaikat1990@gmail.com and communication relationship between livestock
recent era, research is shifting from Fundamental
Milk and milk products have an important place in to Applied fields i.e. Both are compliments to
research and industry is one of the most difficult
the human diet. The trend in production of milk and each other. Some of the research are directly
Dairy farming is the important source of livelihood institutional problems confronting the livestock
consumption of milk and milk products in Kerala in India though it is mostly an unorganized sector development in many developing countries
attributable to the development i.e.Information &
was analysed in this study by employing exponential dominated by small holder dairy farmers. For including India. Hence, it is important to assess
Communication technology (ICT). The application
growth function. The time series data were obtained bringing in structure in the dairy farming sector the perception of partners towards University
of ICT in agricultural sector is not a new concept. A
from NDDB, Anand; DE&S, Government ofKerala and inclusion of small holder the prerequisite is Research-Industry (UR-I) linkage with reference to
very interesting question can be asked what would
and NSSO, Thiruvananthapuram. The total milk entrepreneurship development in dairy sector. With dairy and poultry sectors in Andhra Pradesh and
be emerging trends in ICTs in the recent past. Few
production of the Kerala showed a meagre positive the highest production of milk in world (132.4 million examine the association between characteristics
DE significant methodological improvements have
tonnes in 2012-13) supported by an astonishing and perception of partners. The empirical analysis
DE
growth rate of 0.85% per annum during the period taken place, but the number of applications got
from 1993-94 to 2012-13. The total milk production growth rate in dairy sector and presence of vibrant based on responses given by researchers of SVVU
multiplied several times. The application of ICT in
showed a better growth of 3.98% per annum in domestic market, promotion of entrepreneurship as technology generators and industry personnel
major agenda of Govt. i.e. Rural Development is
period II (2003-04 to 2012-13) compared to 2.88% in this sector is supposed to be a desirable job from dairy, poultry and pharmaceutical sectors of
low due to poor infrastructure. In the last decade
per annum in period I (1993-94 to 2002-03). During specially for improving socioeconomic condition AP as technology utilizers. The results indicated
ICTs has a contributed a lot to the healthcare
1993-94 to 2012-13, the milk production from of farmers. Various central and state government that majority of both the partners i.e., researchers
in India mostly in education and information
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but their role in livestock management continues improve the family income apart from doing their variability in purposively selected 120 dairy farmers level of knowledge it might be due to inadequate
to be underestimated at large. In J&K state, no hectic household chores. of northern dry zone of Karnataka. Based on the extension intervention, less cosmopolite contacts,
data regarding their role in livestock management Keywords: Empowerment level, Rural women, Livestock result obtained from the study, a climate resilience lower participation in dairy extension activities,
leading to their empowerment was available rearing. model was proposed. On the concept of climate very less number of members of society attended
from any area or region, therefore a study was smart dairy development, in which both side of the training programs might be the reason for low level
undertaken to analyse the empowerment level situation where emission of the green house gases of knowledge of the respondents regarding climate
DE-017
of rural women engaged in livestock rearing in can be minimized and farmers can be made potential variability. In order to improve the knowledge and
Kathua district of J&K state. Kathua district was Prospects of dairying in Rajasthan: An to withstand against vagaries of changing climate adaptation capacity of dairy farmers for sustainable
divided into four clusters having two blocks each Overview were considered. Through this model In order to livestock improvement, a model was proposed. For
(as Kathua district comprises of eight blocks). The Waiz H. A.*, L.Gautam & R.K.Nagda
improve the knowledge and adaptive capacity of developing this model opinion and suggestions
data was collected from four blocks of Kathua College of veterinary and Animal Science,Navania,Udaipur, dairy farmers efforts can be made. For developing was gathered from researchers, farmers, and
district taking 120 female respondents engaged in Rajasthan University of Veterinary & Animal Science this model opinion and suggestions was gathered veterinary officers. The model suggests that,
livestock rearing. Empowerment level was analysed *drhinavet@gmail.com from researchers, farmers, and veterinary officers. gross root innovations led adaptations and locally
using the empowerment score developed by Rao The model suggests that, gross root innovations available resources led adaptations may lead to
(2004) with suitable modifications. Under socio- Rajasthan is having the second largest herd of led adaptations and locally available resources led increases the potentiality of the farmers to with
economic profile context of rural women, it was livestock among Indian states, contributing about adaptations may lead to increases the potentiality stand against vagaries of climate variability.
found that majority of the respondents were of 10 percent of countrys milk and 30 percent of of the farmers to with stand against vagaries of Keywords: Climate variability, dairy farmers, knowledge,
the middle aged, having poor education, marginal mutton production. Animal Husbandry contributes climate variability. northern dry zone of Karnataka
land holding, engaged in mixed type of family 9 percent of GDP to the state.Dairying have always Keywords: Climate variability, climate smart, dairy
occupation and moving towards nuclear family as been inter-depend in the state. Milk and milk farmers, knowledge, model
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per the normal trends of Indian family system. They products are emerging as important constituents
had medium level of economic, social, political and contributes the only source of animal protein
DE-019
Roles and Issues of Marginalized Dairy holders
for a sizable vegetarian population. The present
(leadership) and psychological empowerment. in Urban and peri Urban areas
The present study indicated that in majority of study evaluates the performance of dairying in Knowledge Status of Dairy Farmers about Kiran R*, Gopal Sankhala, H.R.Meena, Mahalakshmi S &
the state of Rajasthan in the recent years and what
livestock rearing activities, men usually alone took Climate Variability Sushantha M B
the decision and to a lesser degree joint decision. could be the future options to accelerate milk ICAR- National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132001, India
Parameswaranaik J*1, Harisha M R2, Darshan G. B3 and C.
Majority (74.2 %) of the rural women were having production. Kavimani2
*
Kirubindas@gmail.com
medium level of economic empowerment. It was Keywords : Dairying, Rajashtan, Milk. 1
Dairy Extension Division, ICAR- National Dairy Research
DE also found from the correlation estimates between Institute, Karnal-132001, (Haryana) India; 2Dairy Engineering The human population in India is expected to DE
Division, ICAR- National Dairy Research Institute, reach over 1400 million by 2050 and the 31.16
empowerment level and socio-personal, socio-
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economic and communication profile of rural ICAR- National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132001, percent urban population is poised to increase by
women engaged in livestock rearing that family A Vision for Climate Smart Dairy Development (Haryana) India over 60 percent by 2050(NAAS, 2010). Predicted
occupation, gross annual income and mass media Parameswaranaik J*, Senthil Kumar R & Sohanvir Singh *Parameshwar.jnaik@gmail.com milk consumption will grow at 3.33 percent per
exposure were positively and significantly related, ICAR- National Dairy Research Institute annum (Vision 2030, IGFRI). The main purpose
whereas education and social participation were *Parameshwar.jnaik@gmail.com The present study was conducted in northern dry is to know the environmental and situational
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manure to vllagers and using for preperation of schedule by holding personal interview with the sustainable livelihood security of dairy farmers. under action research mode aimed at studying the
cow dung cake which is used for cooking and selected dairy entrepreneurs during 2014-15. It An exclusively district level Sustainable Livelihood impact of dairy based entrepreneurship amongst
winter purpose. Most of the respondents(70%) was observed that a majority of the respondents Security Index was developed underline the the rural women Self Help Group (SHG) members
transfer the animals to village for rearing in (55.63%) perceived moderate level of training principle of Human Development Index of UNDP on their overall empowerment. Two dairy based
dry period because of feeding problem and for needs for marketing practices, followed by high by using 17 indicators divided into four sub-indices women SHGs based on Bangalore rural district,
economic purpose. Major Problems are seasonal (32.50%) and low (11.88%) level. Item-wise analysis i.e. Ecological Security index, Economic Efficiency were formed by comprising of 29 members in
availabilty and unavailability of feed, space for revealed that majority of them (81.67%) perceived Index, Infrastructure Sufficiency Index and Social the both group, belonging to weaker, resource
animals for free grazing and waste disposal, cooperative marketing channel as most important Equity Index. The overall mean value of Sustainable poor, landless labourers to modest economic
training etc. Urban residents facing the problems area followed by linkage with super and hyper- Livelihood Security Index was found to be 0.38 background. Subsequently, the two groups were
of smell, rodents attack, traffic etc. Apart from markets (75.83%) and value addition of animal with a range from 0.12 (Purulia district) to 0.59 motivated to take up the dairying as income
this an average of 2400 litres of milk per month products (66.67%). Correlation analysis revealed (Darjeeling district), indicated the sustainability generating activity by availing the bank loan and
is fed to urban population. An eco-friendly and that educational qualification, land holding, status was low. In case of sub indices, Infrastructure each member bought one dairy animal to start
efficient urban dairy will not only be overwhelming, income, caste, dairy farming experience, extension Sufficiency Index (0.49) and Ecological Security dairying activity. The institutes interventions in
contributing to the efforts of adequately feeding contact, social participation, mass media exposure, Index (0.45) were stronger indices than other two terms of both dairy production as well as processing
the cities, but will also create employment and economic motivation, scientific orientation, indices, Economic Efficiency Index (0.32) and Social related technologies were transferred to the SHG
generate income particularly for the poor. So the attitude and market orientation were significantly Equity Index (0.29) which signified the very lower members through on-campus and off-campus
progress in this sector will result in a balanced negatively associated with perceived training level sustainability. Districts were categorized for training, demonstrations, visits etc. The results of the
development of economy through improving needs scores at P<0.01. Farmers in general are better interpretation into three based on overall study indicated that, dairying as whole had a very
the livelihood of marginal dairy holders who aware of new markets and are willing to explore Sustainable Livelihood Security Index score as very positive impact on their livelihood and their overall
forms a major constituent of urban dairy system them given their perceived training needs score for low (less than 0.3), low (0.3 to 0.54), medium (0.55 to empowerment in terms of increased knowledge
by providing fresh milk to the urban residents to linkages with supermarkets and value addition. It is 0.70) and high (greater than 0.70). Districts namely level, better adoption of technologies and improved
satisfy their needs and requirements. suggested that intensive training to select group of Maldah, Uttar Dinazpur, Purulia were having very entrepreneurial behavior of SHG members. The
Key words: urban, peri urban, dairy, marginal, milk farmers for their capacity building to meet quality lower level sustainability in dairy-based livelihood. present project has successfully demonstrated
and safety standards should be given. This should But, it was moderately sustainable in the districts that dairying as an income generating activity
then be followed with facilitating linkages with of Darjeeling, Nadia and Hooghly. Hence, dairy- could be taken up by the rural women through
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such markets. based Sustainable Livelihood Security Index (SLSI) SHG platform by securing a monthly income of
Perceived Training Needs of Dairy Key Words: Training needs, Marketing practices, Dairy is not only highlighting the state of sustainability Rs.5000-7000 from dairying activity alone. Hence,
entrepreneurs of dairy-livelihood but also emphasized the area SHGs will serve as better platform to empower
Entrepreneurs about Marketing Practices in
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Haryana improvement of livelihood of dairy farmers. a more constructive role in reducing the poverty
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Rakesh Ahuja1*, S.P. Singh1, S.S. Sangwan1, Gautam1 Key Words: Sustainable Livelihood Security, Dairy, West by promoting entrepreneurship at farm level needs
& Ruchi Sharma2 Sustainability of Dairy-based Livelihood in Bengal to be recognized and promoted for sustainable
1
Department of Veterinary and A.H. Extension Education,
College of Veterinary Sciences, LUVAS, Hisar. 2 Department of the Districts of West Bengal: A Macro Level inclusive dairy development.
Key words: Dairy Entrepreneurship, Women Self Help
Vety. Parasitology, College of Veterinary Sciences, LUVAS, Hisar. Analysis DE-023
Group, Dairying, Livelihood.
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2
Assistant Professor, Centre for Management Studies, Jamia
Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi. India.
identified. The training needs were measured and sufficiency in infrastructure in the society. directly or indirectly dependent on dairying activity *ghkishor@gmail.com
on three points continuum i.e. most important, Dairying provides sufficient income to the for their livelihood security. Furthermore, women
farming community of West Bengal. Therefore,
important and least important and a weight-age of
sustainability of dairy-based livelihood in the
form the primary work force for dairy production The agricultural sector till maintain to be
3, 2, and 1 was given, respectively. The data were activities by directly managing almost all the the backbone of our economy even after
collected using pre-tested structured interview districts of West Bengal was assessed to find out operations of dairy farming. The present study industrialization. Rural Development which is
necessary interventions to be required to ensure
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concerned with economic growth and social and cultural heritage. Trusting capabilities of our
justice, improvement in the living standard of the farmers and integrating them with superior, even
rural people by providing adequate and quality imported technology, feed and fodder is the way
social services and minimum basic needs becomes ahead. The sector requires renewed attention and
essential. Milk production is a livestock enterprise investments from Government and agricultural
in which small-scale farmers can successfully research and development community. The Dairy
engage in order to improve their livelihoods. The business provides employment to the landless and
main purpose of this study was to gain insight land owners alike and the income thus generated
into the household and farm economics of small- checks urban to rural migration. In addition, milk,
scale dairy farmers in India, the country with the being a complete nutrition, will play a key role in
highest number of small-scale dairy farmers by combating malnutrition and poverty. Indias market
far, and to obtain estimates of their costs of milk potential and current growth rate of traditional
production so as to gauge their vulnerability to dairy products is unmatched. Reconfiguration of
international competition. In the present study, the supply chain will not only require introduction
milk was chosen for detailed study, because it was of technology for large scale manufacture but also
found to be produced by a large number of families. a second intervention in terms of a business model
A simple method of sterilization for increasing to expand the demand of traditional products in
the shelf-life of milk, involving little investment future and upscale their quality standards. Foreign
was chosen for adoption to suit the rural sector firms have been closely examining Telanganas
where cold storage and transportation facilities are suitabilityas a destination for foreign direct
generally not available. The economics of the study investment (FDI). With a population of 35,286,757
was also worked out. These have indicated that the anda GDP of $53.9 billion, there is ample room
technology was economically viable and the rural in Indias newest State for exceptional growth. The
families can earn good income. The standard of industrial policy framework is driven by the slogan
living of the rural families will also improve with In TelanganaInnovate, Incubate, Incorporate.
the rise in their income, in turn; contribute to the The industrial policy announced by the Government
growth of nations economy and peoples welfare. provides a business regulatory environment where
Keywords: Rural Development, enterprise, Milk doing business would be as easy as shaking hands.
DE production, sterilization, shelf-life It is expected that the most significant outcome of
this approach will be the production of high quality
VIJAYA milk products at the most competitive price,
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which establishes Made in Telangana - Made in
Spirit of Make in India for Rural Prosperity India as a brand with has already attained high
through Dairying in Telangana global recognition.
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Madhusudana Rao*
Deputy Director, APDDCF, Adilabad: 504001
* madhuapdairy@gmail.com