Omfed’s managing director, Vijay Amruta Kulange, announced on Monday that plans are on to establish model Khira Dhara Kendras (KDKs) in each panchayat in order to enhance milk production and sales
Kulange, who presided over a meeting of all unit in-charges and supervisors at the Cuttack Milk Union headquarters, emphasized the importance of developing more milk farmers in the state. He recommended everyone present at the meeting to develop a micro-plan for increasing milk output.
He also asked them to identify farmers at the grassroots level and involve them in the Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana (MKY) and Mukhyamantri Krushi Utkarsa Yojana (MKUY). “This will increase the number of dairy farmers in the state and increase milk production,” according to him.
Kulange emphasized the need of improving fodder cultivation, stating that cows will give more milk if they have access to sufficient fodder. “Farmers are urged to have female calves. Omfed provides farmers with a variety of facilities for producing and maintaining female calves. Everyone should work together to ensure that these benefits reach all farmers. Milk output rises as the number of female calves grows. That is why Omfed offers food, medicines, and medical services at reduced prices,” he explained.
The Omfed MD further stated that elaborate plans have been made to provide Omfed products to the Indian diaspora arriving in the state for the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. “All arrangements have been made for the display and sale of Omfed products at the tourist destinations where the Indian diaspora will visit,” according to him.
Omfed has set up 21 stalls in Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack. “We are ready to welcome the Indian diaspora and making all-out efforts to ensure Omfed products, which are a symbol of Odia Asmita, reach them,” Kulange told reporters.
Digamber Nayak, Omfed’s technical advisor and the general manager of Cuttack Milk Union, was also present for the meeting.
