The dairy industry must constantly adapt to changing scenarios: Sunil Kedar, Agri Minister, Maharashtra

Kedar was speaking at India International Dairy Expo in Mumbai

Sunil Chhatrapal Kedar, Cabinet minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, Sports & Youth Welfare, Maharashtra recently inaugurated the Koelnmesse India organised special edition of India International Dairy Expo (IIDE). IIDE was a trade fair on dairy and dairy technology, for dairy farming, processing, packaging, distribution and products.

Kedar said, “The significance of the dairy sector to the Indian economy cannot be underestimated. It is a subtle indicator of a healthy economy. Looking at the perishability of dairy products, the dairy industry must always embrace change and constantly adapt itself to the changing technologies as well because it’s only then that we’ll be able to achieve the desired result. I too come from the industry, and I know that we all were faced with a series of challenges during the last two years of the pandemic including that of labour, another critical resource. Therefore, the industry needs to nurture its talent by facilitating their access to the right opportunities for development.”

With a total of 160 exhibitors from 12 countries, IIDE became a single window of information for the latest industry trends. It provided a platform for all stakeholders of the dairy chain – the milk producers, the milk processors, the milk marketing professionals, the service providers, dairy equipment manufacturers, the technocrats and the policy-makers to create a better future and all-around growth of the dairy industry.

The minister exhorted the dairy industry in general and in Maharashtra particularly to adopt new ideas and the latest technologies and march on the path of grand success. He also asked the industry to hire the best professionals and if needed take the guidance and help from the organisations like NDDB and IDA.

Milind Dixit, MD, Koelnmesse YA Tradefair said, “Despite the COVID-19 challenges, the dairy sector in India continues to be positive on the back of government support, increasing population and per capita consumption. India is self-sufficient in milk production and the world’s top milk producer as well as consumers.”

Other dignitaries present included milk producers, scientists and industry representatives included Meenesh Shah, Chairman, NDDB, Dr GS Rajorhia, President, IDA, Arun Patil, Chairman, IDA (WZ), Ranjeetsingh Deshmukh, Chairman, Dudh Mahasangh, Vishwas Patil, Chairman, Gokul Dairy, Rajesh Lele, Secretary, IDA (West Zone) and Board of directors of Ajmer Dairy, Rajasthan, Board of Directors of Gokul Dairy among other.

Kedar was speaking at India International Dairy