National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)

The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is a central organization in the Indian dairy industry, with its headquarters strategically located in Anand, Gujarat, India. NDDB has played a crucial role in transforming the dairy sector of the country.

Significant Events

One of NDDB's landmark achievements was the launch of 'Operation Flood' in 1970. This initiative was instrumental in linking rural milk producers with urban consumers through a national milk grid, which established India as the world’s largest milk producer. In recent years, NDDB has focused on sustainability, implementing strategies to reduce carbon footprints and improve resource efficiency.

Company Plans

Looking to the future, NDDB is committed to increasing milk production sustainably while enhancing the livelihoods of dairy farmers. The organization plans to leverage artificial intelligence to improve livestock quality, boost feed and fodder production, and expand 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 has recently merged with the Sanchi dairy brand. Despite criticism from public figures like Jitu Patwari, this merger aligns with NDDB’s broader modernization strategy, highlighted by an ₹89 crore investment in a high-tech dairy plant.

The organization is planning 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 also 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 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.

NDDB is establishing a solar-powered dairy processing plant in Kargil. This initiative involves 1,500 farmers and aims to meet the Indian Army's daily demand of 20,000 litres of fresh milk. The Kargil plant will process 10,000 litres of milk per day. NDDB also manages a refurbished facility in Leh and collaborates with the Ladakh UT Dairy Cooperative Federation.

The National Dairy Development Board is involved in the agreement for the development of the biogas plant in collaboration with Suzuki Motor Corporation.

Modified: 2025/12/09