Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED)

Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation, commonly referred to as OMFED, plays a crucial role in the dairy industry within the Odisha region of India. The federation is recognized for its significant impact on local dairy farmers and the broader dairy market.

Important Events

Recently, OMFED has been at the center of a controversy due to its decision to halt milk procurement from farmers in the Umerkote region. This decision has led to considerable protests from the local dairy farming community, highlighting the dependency of many farmers on OMFED as their primary purchaser of dairy products. The cessation of procurement has resulted in financial difficulties for these farmers.

Despite the controversy, OMFED's commitment to quality standards has been confirmed by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), which stated that a batch of milk sourced from OMFED was within its expiration date, reinforcing the federation's reputation as a certified milk provider.

Company Plans

OMFED is planning to integrate technology into its operations by placing Quick Response (QR) codes on its dairy products. This initiative aims to enable customers to check product information easily and support the federation's quality and safety measures. The implementation of QR codes will also help distinguish OMFED's products from unauthorized goods sold under its name.