Milma Reports 14% Procurement Jump, Plans Push Into Value‑Added and International Markets

The cooperative returned 92.5% of last year’s profits to producers, underscoring a farmer‑first strategy.

Overview

Kerala’s Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister J. Chinchurani inaugurated the state‑level National Milk Day event in Kollam and credited Verghese Kurien’s model for the sector’s gains.
Milma’s operations stand at roughly 1.25 million litres procured daily and 1.65 million litres sold, with an annual turnover of ₹4,327 crore.
Chairman K. S. Mani said Milma is expanding into value‑added segments and aims to compete globally, with regional unions widening distribution through cooperative societies.
State Planning Board Vice Chairperson V. K. Ramachandran called for conferring the Bharat Ratna on Dr. Verghese Kurien for transforming cooperative dairy entrepreneurship.
Speakers identified priorities including improving breed quality, animal nutrition and health, and strengthening women’s earnings and working conditions in the dairy sector.