Morung Express News
Dimapur | December 16
The 19th Annual General Meeting of Dimapur District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (DIMUL) was held on Friday at the premises of the Central Dairy, 7th Mile, Dimapur.
Chairman of the union, V Kehie, in his presentation of the report of the Board of the Directors for the year 2015-16 stressed on the continued efforts of the milk unions’ commitment to provide sustainable livelihoods to thousands of small and marginal dairy farmers through strengthening of dairy cooperatives.
Towards this end, Kehie said various capacity building initiatives were organized for milk producers on improved practices in dairying and better animal management. “While applauding the achievements for the year, it is indeed heartening to note that during the year a record milk procurement of 9.88 lakhs litres has been achieved. This has been possible by pooling small quantities -- as little as one litre of milk from hundreds of milk producers and providing an assured market at a competitive price for the milk collected,” he said.
He also said Dairy Cooperatives owned and controlled by milk producers have provided livelihood opportunities to rural households and helped avoid exploitation from opportunistic middlemen. With cash flow becoming more regular and reliable, milk production is changing from being a subsidiary economic activity to a major economic activity for many rural households, DIMUL chairman said.
“Milk occupies a special position among food items due to its nutritional benefits that ensure health security to humans, hence the demand for milk and milk products. Milk serves as the best source of nourishment for health. The prospect of milk providing economic returns to the farmers which in turn improves their livelihood has been a key factor for rural farmers to embark upon dairying as an instrument of progress,” Kehie said.
On the occasion the following categories of awards were presented: Best Dairy Cooperative society awarded to Kikhruru DCS, Chumukedima; Best Secretary awarded to Chatra Thapa, Secretary, Bhola DCS, Singrijan; Best Producer awarded to Pom Bahadur of Everest DCS, Chumukedima; Best worker to Temjentoshi Longkumer; Best retailer awarded to M/S Rutsa Bakery, NST, Kohima and Best Dealer awarded to Z Chale, Kohima.
Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Nagaland, Wepe Ritse, in his address lauded the efforts of DIMUL to bring about a ‘Green Revolution’ in the state, especially in Dimapur district. Er. Meyie-Ü Mero, Manager (P&QC) delivered the welcome address and Nathanel Momin, Jr. Supervisor (A), proposed vote of thanks.
