A six-member delegation from Kerala, led by Dairy Development, Milk Cooperatives and Animal Husbandry Minister Bindhu Krishna, visited Banas Dairy in Palanpur, Gujarat, to study its cooperative dairy model and identify practices that could be adapted to strengthen Kerala’s dairy sector.
During the visit, the delegation toured Banas Dairy’s facilities at Badarpura and examined its milk collection, processing operations and dairy-product manufacturing systems. The team also explored how the cooperative links milk producers with organised markets through an integrated dairy value chain.
Kerala Examines Banas Dairy’s Operations
The delegation studied the systems connecting milk collection, processing and product manufacturing within Banas Dairy’s cooperative structure. Discussions covered operational management, processing capacity, product diversification, distribution and farmer participation.
The visit provided Kerala officials with an opportunity to understand how an established dairy cooperative organises its activities and develops market access for milk producers.
Minister Bindhu Krishna described Banas Dairy as an “excellent and replicable model” and said Kerala would explore adopting the aspects suited to the state’s requirements.
Focus on Strengthening Kerala’s Dairy Sector
Kerala’s interest in the Banas model reflects its efforts to strengthen dairy infrastructure and the cooperative milk sector. The state is examining approaches that could support efficient milk handling, improve processing capabilities and expand the range of dairy products.
However, any adoption of practices from Gujarat would need to account for Kerala’s own milk-production patterns, farmer networks, infrastructure and market conditions.
The delegation’s visit represents an exchange of operational knowledge between two states with distinct dairy-sector requirements.
Implications for India’s Dairy Cooperatives
The visit highlights the importance of knowledge-sharing between dairy cooperatives and state governments. Learning from established organisations can help other states assess approaches to milk procurement, processing, value addition and organised distribution.
For Kerala, the next step will be to identify which practices can be adapted to local conditions and translated into practical improvements for dairy farmers and cooperative institutions.
The engagement also reinforces the role of cooperative models in connecting producers with processing infrastructure and consumer markets, while supporting the long-term development of India’s dairy sector.
Source: Dairynews7x7 10 Oct, 2026 Read full story here
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