Felicitation highlights the growing contribution of women milk producers to dairy cooperatives and rural livelihoods.
Five women milk producers were felicitated during the foundation-laying ceremony of the Sabar Dairy Telangana Project, recognising their contribution to dairy production and the cooperative movement. The event brought attention to the important role women play in strengthening rural dairy economies and supporting household livelihoods. Indian Cooperative
The women honoured were Miryala Manjula from Ravichedu village, Gayam Radha Latha from Guditanda, Punyamurthi Sujatha from Singaram, Shobha from Kadthal Madugula and Anitha from Japala village. Their recognition reflected the growing participation of women in milk production and cooperative-based dairy activities. Indian Cooperative
The felicitation took place in the presence of Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, Secretary of the Ministry of Cooperation Ashish Bhutani and other senior representatives and stakeholders from the cooperative sector. The recognition highlighted how women milk producers are contributing to milk supply, family incomes and rural economic development. Indian Cooperative
The Sabar Dairy project is expected to strengthen Telangana’s organised dairy ecosystem by expanding milk procurement and processing opportunities for farmers. The foundation stone for the new integrated dairy plant was laid at Urja Industrial Park in Toopran, Medak district. The project has an estimated investment of ₹400 crore and is expected to initially process five lakh litres of milk per day. Indian Cooperative
The plant is expected to benefit nearly 10,000 dairy farmers and create around 350 direct employment opportunities. The project is also being positioned as a step toward expanding livelihood opportunities for women and young people while strengthening organised milk procurement, processing and marketing in Telangana. The New Indian Express
Sabar Dairy’s cooperative model is built around milk producers, with the organisation working to provide remunerative returns to farmers while supporting the production and distribution of dairy products. The dairy’s official profile states that its cooperative structure is aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of milk producers. Sabar Dairy
The recognition of the five women producers therefore adds a social dimension to the Telangana dairy expansion, highlighting how investment in processing infrastructure and cooperative networks can create broader opportunities for rural milk-producing communities, particularly women.