National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)

The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is a central entity in the Indian dairy industry, strategically situated in Anand, Gujarat, India. This location serves as the headquarters for NDDB's extensive dairy initiatives spread across the nation.

Significant Events

One of NDDB's landmark achievements was the launch of 'Operation Flood' in 1970. This initiative transformed the dairy sector by linking rural milk producers with urban consumers through a national milk grid, establishing India as the world’s largest milk producer. In recent years, NDDB has shifted its focus towards sustainability, implementing strategies to reduce carbon footprints and improve resource efficiency.

Company Plans

Looking forward, NDDB is committed to increasing milk production sustainably while enhancing the livelihoods of dairy farmers. The organization plans to leverage artificial intelligence for improving livestock quality, boosting feed and fodder production, and expanding cooperative societies. Research and development remain a priority, with a focus on innovative dairy farming practices and expanding value-added dairy operations.

A significant project involves the expansion of cow dung biogas generation models across 250 district dairy cooperatives. NDDB is also confronting antimicrobial resistance through educational workshops and recently merged with the Sanchi dairy brand. Despite criticism from figures like Jitu Patwari, the merger aligns with NDDB’s broader modernization strategy, highlighted by an ₹89 crore investment in a high-tech dairy plant.

Plans are underway to establish 10 automated milk processing plants across 18 districts, enhance milk collection capacity, and set up 100 testing laboratories in collaboration with the Rajasthan Co-operative Dairy Federation. NDDB is mediating a market conflict between Kerala's Milma and Karnataka's Nandini milk brands, potentially involving central government intervention to facilitate Nandini’s market entry.

Additionally, NDDB hosted the First Indian Cheese Festival in 2025 at its Anand headquarters, reinforcing its leadership in the dairy industry. As a participant in the methane reduction program, NDDB integrates natural plant-derived feed additives with its Ration Balancing Program to boost sustainability and productivity, aiming for a 10-12% improvement in milk yield.

NDDB is also managing the operations of the Gorakhpur plant, conducting technical assessments, and coordinating with cooperative societies to ensure a smooth restart. As part of a joint venture marketing Purabi Mithai, NDDB collaborates with the Government of Assam in the Northeast Dairy and Foods Limited joint venture.

Ownership and Leadership

Mother Dairy, another significant entity in the Indian dairy market, is owned by NDDB. Currently, Mother Dairy is undergoing a leadership change, a move with strategic implications for the dairy industry.

Modified: 2025/12/03