Minister for Dairy Development J. Chinchurani inaugurated the International Year of Cooperatives observance organised by the Malabar Union of Milma in Kozhikode on Friday (May 2). She also launched Milma’s annual plan for the year 2025–26.
In her inaugural address, the Minister urged dairy farmers to increase milk production by providing additional green fodder to cattle and supplying more milk to Milma. She praised Malabar Milma for distributing maximum profits among dairy farmers through additional milk price support and fodder subsidies. She also highlighted the establishment of a milk powder manufacturing unit at Moorkanad in Malappuram district, set up at a cost of ₹136 crore, and emphasised that increased milk supply is essential for the success of the facility.
The Minister distributed benefits under the ‘Ksheera Sumangalai’ and ‘Sayanthanam’ projects, while the chief guest, MLA Thottathil Raveendran, handed over assistance for the Veterinary Ashraya Medical Store and flood insurance claims.
The Minister announced that 29 veterinary ambulances would soon be operational across the State—two in each district—available via the toll-free number 1962. “You need not worry about the unavailability of veterinarians late at night. Just contact the call centre in Thiruvananthapuram, and the service will be available at your doorstep,” she said.
Chairman of the Milma Malabar Union K.S. Mani presided over the event. Director of the Department of Dairy Development Shalini Gopinath, general manager of Kerala Gramin Bank Pradeep Padman, managing director of Malabar Milma K.C. James, and others were present.
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