National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
Location: The NDDB is strategically situated in Anand, Gujarat, India, serving as the central hub for its nationwide dairy initiatives.
Financial Indicators
As of 2023, the Indian dairy industry, significantly influenced by NDDB's efforts, contributes over 4% to the national GDP with a market valuation of approximately USD 120 billion. Although NDDB does not release detailed financial reports, its impact is evident through advancements in dairy infrastructure and technology.
Significant Events
One of NDDB's most notable achievements is the launch of 'Operation Flood' in 1970, revolutionizing the connection between rural milk producers and urban consumers via a national milk grid, elevating India to the world's largest milk producer. Recently, NDDB has focused on sustainability, implementing initiatives to reduce carbon footprints and enhance resource efficiency.
Company Plans
Looking forward, NDDB is dedicated to increasing milk production sustainably and improving dairy farmers' livelihoods. Plans include promoting artificial intelligence for livestock quality improvement, increasing feed and fodder production, and expanding cooperative societies. Research and development are prioritized, with innovative dairy farming practices and value-added dairy operations expansions. A significant project includes expanding cow dung biogas generation models across 250 district dairy cooperatives in India.
NDDB is also addressing antimicrobial resistance through educational workshops and has recently merged with the Sanchi dairy brand, though the merger's benefits have been critiqued by Jitu Patwari. An investment of ₹89 crore in a high-tech dairy plant underscores NDDB's commitment to modernization, aiming to revolutionize the industry.
Plans are underway to establish 10 automated milk processing plants across 18 districts, increase milk collection capacity, and set up 100 testing laboratories, in collaboration with the Rajasthan Co-operative Dairy Federation. NDDB is also mediating the market conflict between Kerala's Milma and Karnataka's Nandini milk brands, potentially involving the central government to ensure Nandini's market entry.
NDDB hosted the First Indian Cheese Festival 2025 at its Anand headquarters, further cementing its leadership in the dairy industry. As a collaborator in the methane reduction program, the initiative integrates natural plant-derived feed additives with NDDB’s Ration Balancing Program, expected to enhance sustainability and productivity by improving milk yield by 10-12%.
Modified: 2025/10/17