Future Plans of Sikkim Milk Union:
Gangtok: 16th Sept: Sikkim Milk Union has a number of future plans for the public.To begin with they are going to focus on infrastructure ,with
Infrastructure Expansion.
○ Assured Expression of Interest (EOI) for Dentam Cheese Plant.
○ Land transfer and approvals for new dairy plants and ISO certification expansion.
2. Marketing Strategy
○ Launch of sweet parlors in major urban areas to directly engage consumers.
3. Sustainable Development & Farmer Empowerment
○ Cooperative model for organic fodder cultivation and circulation of income.
○ Promotion of organic dairy by reducing dependency on external procurement.
○ Research collaboration for tree fodder and mixed fodder, contributing to local knowledge (“Gwala Gyan”).
○ Implementation of BIS Type-1 cattle feed, mineral mixtures, and silage to boost productivity, having already increased procurement by 14,000 liters per day.
4. White Revolution 2.0 in Sikkim
○ Formation and revival of Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCS) focusing on:
■ Uncovered villages.
■ Conversion of inactive DCS to service centers for buying and selling fodder and farm inputs.
■ Training centers for hay making, silage production, and fodder nursery development.
Infrastructure Expansion.
○ Assured Expression of Interest (EOI) for Dentam Cheese Plant.
○ Land transfer and approvals for new dairy plants and ISO certification expansion.
2. Marketing Strategy
○ Launch of sweet parlors in major urban areas to directly engage consumers.
3. Sustainable Development & Farmer Empowerment
○ Cooperative model for organic fodder cultivation and circulation of income.
○ Promotion of organic dairy by reducing dependency on external procurement.
○ Research collaboration for tree fodder and mixed fodder, contributing to local knowledge (“Gwala Gyan”).
○ Implementation of BIS Type-1 cattle feed, mineral mixtures, and silage to boost productivity, having already increased procurement by 14,000 liters per day.
4. White Revolution 2.0 in Sikkim
○ Formation and revival of Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCS) focusing on:
■ Uncovered villages.
■ Conversion of inactive DCS to service centers for buying and selling fodder and farm inputs.
■ Training centers for hay making, silage production, and fodder nursery development.
