Nagaland is facing severe shortage of milk and unable to meet the demand as the per capita availability of milk in the state was only 115 grams per day as against national average of 252 grams per day.
This was disclosed by chairman of Dimapur District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union ltd. (DDCMPU), V. Kehie while addressing the 15th annual general meeting of DDCMPU at central daily, Dimapur on Friday.
To enhance milk productivity, Kehie suggested adoption of scientific methods of practices and improved management of feeding and breeding practices. He said that the state being a non-traditional dairy state had a perceptible growth of milk production for the past one and half decades.
He further said that dairying has become an important pathway for the marginal and small framers and landless labourers with most of the families spending more on food products for milk and milk products.
Registrar and cooperative societies, Kohima, T. Imkonglemla Longkumer in her speech suggested organization of all women dairy cooperatives.
Pointing out that success of dairy cooperatives across India has been largely due to the presence of women in the dairy cooperatives, she said organizing all women dairy cooperatives would not only provide means of livelihood but also play a major role in women empowerment. She also emphasized on skill up-gradation and adoption new technologies.
During the meeting different categories of awards were presented. Kikhruru DCS, Chumukedima bagged the highest pouring dairy cooperative society; best quality award went to Unity DCS, Punglwa; Hosto Bahadur Thapa of Kikhruru DCS, Chumukedima won the best producer award; best retailer went to Classic Bakery, Chumukedima; best distributor was bagged by M/S Sumati Enterprise, Dimapur and Pradip Marak was named the best worker.
Earlier, the welcome address was delivered by Dr. Mhasizokho CEO while SS (M) H.P. Jaishi delivered the vote of thanks.
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