White Revolution 2.0 Empowers Women, Fights Malnutrition Nationwide

Why in the news?

  • Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah highlighted White Revolution 2.0’s role in women empowerment, reducing child malnutrition, and creating employment.
  • Organic farming will be strengthened, improving soil fertility.
  • India is now the world’s largest milk producer, with women generating ₹60,000 crore in Gujarat’s dairy sector.

Expanding Dairy Cooperatives and Employment:

  • White Revolution 2.0 aims to expand dairy cooperatives, targeting daily milk procurement of 1,000 lakh litres within five years.
  • This initiative will significantly boost rural livelihoods by involving more women and rural producers.
  • The cooperative sector will receive renewed focus, impacting villages and districts.

Government Initiatives for Rural Development

  • Amit Shah emphasised the NDA government’s creation of a Ministry of Cooperation to revitalise rural economies.
  • Shah launched guidelines for forming two lakh new MPACS, Primary Dairy, and Fishery Cooperatives in uncovered areas.
  • Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh stressed the initiative’s role in boosting farmer incomes and empowering women.

About the White Revolution (Operation Flood):

  • Operation Flood: Created a national milk grid connecting producers to consumers, eliminating middlemen and ensuring fair prices for both.
  • Village Milk Cooperatives: Procured milk and provided modern management and technology to farmers.
  • Father of White Revolution: Verghese Kurien, founder of Amul, revolutionised India’s milk production.
  • Objective: Increase milk production, boost rural incomes, and provide affordable milk to consumers.

Significance of White Revolution:

  • Reduced price variations, empowering dairy farmers and boosting rural economies.
  • Created a National Milk Grid, connecting 700+ cities, ensuring fair prices for producers.
  • Elevated India to the world’s largest milk producer.

White Revolution 2.0:

Role of Cooperative Model in Empowering Women:

  • Economic Independence: Provides stable income to rural women.
  • Skill Development: Training in dairy and leadership roles.
  • Social Empowerment: Promotes gender equality and leadership.

Need for White Revolution 2.0:

  • Enhancing Productivity: Advanced techniques for increased milk production.
  • Expanding Market Access: Connecting rural producers to broader markets.
  • Sustainability: Focus on organic, eco-friendly practices.
  • Challenges: Rising inflation, reduced demand, increased production costs, and consumer affordability concerns.
  • Steps Taken: Initiatives like Rashtriya Gokul Mission, E-Pashu Haat, Pashu Sanjivani, and National Animal Disease Control Programme promote milk production and support farmers.

Steps taken by india to promote Milk production:

  • Rashtriya Gokul Mission (2014): Focuses on conserving and improving indigenous cattle breeds.
  • E-Pashu Haat: An e-market portal connecting breeders and farmers for quality germplasm.
  • Pashu Sanjivni: Animal health cards and UID for wellness tracking.
  • National Animal Disease Control Programme (2019): Aims to eradicate Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis.
  • Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF): Supports investments in dairy/meat processing and feed plants.
  • National Dairy Development Board (1965): Promotes dairy development through cooperatives.
  • National Program for Dairy Development: Enhances infrastructure for milk production, processing, and marketing.

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