“White Revolution 2.0”

February 10, 2026 9:19 PM

Centre launches ‘White Revolution 2.0’ to boost women’s role in dairy sector

The Centre has launched a cooperative-led initiative, “White Revolution 2.0”, aimed at expanding cooperative coverage in the dairy sector, generating employment and strengthening women’s empowerment, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. The initiative, launched by the Ministry of Cooperation, seeks to increase milk procurement by dairy cooperatives by 50 per cent from the present level over the next five years by providing market access to dairy farmers in uncovered areas and increasing ...

October 3, 2025 5:24 PM

Dairy sector grew 70% in 11 years under PM Modi, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the Sabar Dairy Plant in Rohtak, Haryana, on Friday, describing it as a major step towards strengthening India’s dairy sector and ensuring the welfare of milk producers. The plant, the largest in the country for producing curd, buttermilk, and yogurt, was built at a cost of about ₹350 crore and will supply dairy products across the Delhi–National Capital Region. Addressing the gathering, Shah said, “Prime Minister N...

May 20, 2025 10:53 PM

Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting on sustainability and circularity in cooperative dairy sector

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a significant meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday to review and strategize the future of sustainability and circularity in the cooperative dairy sector on Tuesday. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including Union Minister of State for Cooperation Krishan Pal Gurjar, Murlidhar Mohol, Secretary of the Ministry of Cooperation Ashish Bhutani, Secretary of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying Alka Upadhyaya, NDDB C...