About Ncdfi
NCDFI: Empowering the Cooperative Dairy Sector in India
Welcome to NCDFI, the National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India. Based in Anand, Gujarat, NCDFI is the apex organization for the cooperative dairy sector in India. With a membership that includes federal dairy cooperatives from states and union territories across the country, our primary objective is to facilitate and empower the working of dairy cooperatives through coordination, networking, and advocacy.
At NCDFI, we believe that cooperative dairying is not just a business but also a social movement that empowers farmers and rural communities. Our mission is to promote sustainable growth and development of cooperative dairying by providing technical assistance, training programs, market linkages, policy advocacy and other support services to our members.
Activities
Institutional Development: We provide technical assistance to our member federations for strengthening their institutional capacity in areas such as governance structure, financial management systems, human resource development etc. We also conduct training programs for board members and staff of federations on various aspects of cooperative management.
Marketing Support: We assist our member federations in marketing their milk products by providing market intelligence information on demand-supply trends; facilitating access to national level buyers such as NDDB (National Dairy Development Board), Mother Dairy etc.; organizing trade fairs/exhibitions; promoting branding initiatives etc.
Policy Advocacy: We represent the interests of our member federations at national level forums such as Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare; Ministry of Food Processing Industries; National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI); Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) etc. We also engage with international organizations such as FAO (Food & Agriculture Organization), IDF (International Dairy Federation) etc., on issues related to dairy sector development.
Research & Development: We undertake research studies on various aspects related to cooperative dairying such as milk production systems; processing technologies; product diversification opportunities; value chain analysis etc. We also collaborate with research institutions such as NDRI (National Dairy Research Institute); IRMA (Institute of Rural Management Anand) etc., for joint research projects.
NCDFI: A Catalyst for Cooperative Dairying
NCDFI has been playing a pivotal role in the growth and development of cooperative dairying in India since its inception in 1965. Our member federations collectively handle over 80% of the milk produced by farmers in the country, making us one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the world.
Our success can be attributed to our strong commitment to cooperative principles and values, which include democratic control, member participation, equitable distribution of benefits and social responsibility. We believe that these principles are not only relevant but also essential for building a sustainable and inclusive dairy sector that benefits all stakeholders.
We are proud to have contributed significantly to the growth and development of cooperative dairying in India over the past five decades. However, we recognize that there are still many challenges ahead such as increasing competition from private players; ensuring quality standards; improving productivity levels etc. We are confident that with our collective efforts and commitment towards excellence, we will be able to overcome these challenges and continue to empower farmers through cooperative dairying.
Conclusion
In conclusion, NCDFI is a unique organization that plays a critical role in empowering farmers through cooperative dairying. Our focus on institutional development, marketing support, policy advocacy and research & development has helped us become one of the most respected organizations in this sector.
We invite you to join hands with us on this journey towards building a sustainable dairy sector that benefits all stakeholders including farmers, consumers, processors etc. Together we can make a difference!
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