Milk N Dairy
Milk N Dairy
Milk N Dairy
Cattle Monitoring Drones: The cattle monitoring drones can keep track of the cattle and herd them back from fields to barns. Some drones are equipped
with thermal sensing technology, which helps to track the cattle from the heat of their bodies. Drones can also capture the pictures of pasture areas and
relay information
Product Traceability for Customers Through Blockchain: These days, customers like to know the journey of their dairy products from farm to table. This
is done by putting a QR code on the packaging which customers can scan on their mobile devices to get information on the origin of the milk – how and
where it was collected and packed, how old it is, what kind of transportation and cold milk chain facilities were used, etc.
Farm Management Technology: Farm management software can help automate and digitize end-to-end production and operations activities. It can give
a holistic view of all farm activities, manage records, generate reports and detect inefficiencies.
Robotic Milking Machines: Robotic milking machines are enabling farmers to eliminate the pressure on physical labour, maintain a hygienic milking process,
milk the cows anytime of the day instead of following a fixed schedule and improve the milk production.
Milk Freshness: Technology is now making it possible to detect the freshness of milk and store it for a longer period of time. Australia-based food technology
company Naturo has developed a technology that can keep natural milk fresh in the refrigerator for at least 60 days without using any additives or preservatives.
US scientists have pioneered a new pasteurization technique which increases shelf life of fresh milk from 13 days to 40 days without changing its taste or
nutritional value.
Automated Cattle Traffic Management : Automated cattle traffic management system has computer-controlled gates which opens and closes electronically.
These gates can sort the livestock on the basis of their readiness to milk. The livestock ready to be milked is moved to the milking area while the others are either
put in the waiting area or returned to the barns.
Biotechnology: Biotechnology is a relatively emerging field in the dairy industry. However, it is being touted as one of the most disrupting dairy technology of
the future. The potential of dairy biotechnology lies in the areas such as increasing disease resistance in livestock, scientific feeding of cows, embryo transmit
technology, artificial insemination, development of new molecules and vaccines for prevention and disease management of animals, dairy
enzymes/proteins/probiotics, food-grade bio-preservatives, etc.
Employment opportunities: The Indian Diary industry which is in the developing stage provides gainful
employment to a vast majority of the rural households. It employs about 8.47 million people on yearly basis out of which 71%
are women. Jobs in Indian dairy industry are mainly in the fields of production and processing of dairy products.
MILK PROCUREMENT AND PROCESSING
The organized dairy sector (both cooperatives and private) is presently handles about 15 per cent of total milk production in the
country. Thus it indicates, there is a wide scope for processing of milk and manufacture of milk products for domestic
consumption as well as export.
POTENTIAL AREAS
India is leading in production of milk and dairy is one of the major subsidiary activities of most of the farmers. Despite of highest production in the
world there is always a demand supply miss match for milk and milk products. The demand for milk and milk products is at its peak during festive
occasions like Diwali, Id, Holi, etc. In order to meet the demand during its peak, the milk needs to be converted to various milk products due to its
perishable nature. But there is lack of processing infrastructure in the country. Therefore, there is good scope for financing milk processing activities in
entire country
PROJECT DETAILS
Land and Location
i) Ample space is required for buildings, future expansion, parking of transport vehicles and for empty cans. About two acres of land is required for a milk
processing plant handling about 10000 liters of milk per day (8 hours). However, the built-up area to total area should be normally around 1:3. The exact design
and details of the built up area has to be decided in consultation with the plant and machinery supplier or with a professional dairy consultant.
ii) The location of a plant should be close to the milk producing area in case of products manufacturing unit and if liquid milk is the main product it should be
close to the consumption centres.
iii) The location of site should have proximity to road/rail facilities, services, such as water, electricity and effluent mains, social infrastructure, etc.
iv) Subsoil of the site should be firm with proper drainage. It is always advisable to conduct soil investigation for load bearing before setting up dairy processing
plant.
Site Development
i) Preferably the entire site should be fenced with barbed wire or compound wall is constructed with gates at suitable places
ii) Internal roads should be of tar/bricks/WBM depending upon the soil conditions, rainfall and the number of vehicles moving every day.
iii) At the Raw Milk Reception area there should be provision for unloading cans from different types of vehicle.
iv) Proper drainage arrangements should be made to ensure cleanliness.
Layout and Buildings
The civil works comprise of main processing building, which includes Raw Milk Reception Dock, Main processing hall, provision for manufacture of other
products, cold storage, CIP, Laboratory, quarters, office, garages, security post etc. The factory building for the milk reception, quality control, processing,
packing and storage of milk products should be as per BIS specifications. The total covered area depends on the processes involved, products manufactured, the
quantity of milk handled and the equipment chosen product manufacturing. About 4000 sq.ft. area of building is required for handling 10000 liters of milk. The
essential sections of a milk processing plant are given in below.
The milk processing plant shall have the following essential facilities.
i) Raw Milk Reception Dock (RMRD) - consisting of can conveyor, can washer, weighing balance, dump tank etc.
ii) Processing Hall - cream separator, chiller, homogenizer, pasteuriser and other related machinery are installed.
iii) Storage area- for milk storage tanks.
iv)Products manufacturing area-depends upon the type of products, quantity of milk handled and the machinery to be installed.
v) Packing area-for packing of liquid milk and other products.
vi) Cold storage-for keeping the milk and milk products before sending to market.
vii) Quality Control Laboratory-for testing the quality of milk and milk products.
viii) Utilities area-for installing boiler, generator set, water treatment plant, maintenance and store area for spares.
ix) Waste water treatment plant area-for treating the dairy effluents before releasing to the fields.
x) Quarters and office area-for all the essential staff.
xi) Vehicle parking area-both for the milk procurement and distribution vehicles.
xii) Input supply area- for providing veterinary service, supply of feed, fodder seeds, etc.
Technical Collaboration
Normally the technical collaboration may be for supply of machinery, technical know-how for manufacture or marketing of products. If any collaboration
arrangement is there, name of the firm, country and term of agreement is required to be mentioned in the project. While entering in to agreement with machinery
supplier, provision should be made for getting the training to the technical staff employed in the unit.
Manufacturing Process
The operations involved in the manufacturing process should be given in the form of a flow diagram.
vii) Other Services: A maintenance workshop is an integral part of milk processing for carrying out repairs and maintenance of equipment.
Manpower
While selecting the site, the availability of manpower should be looked into and the total requirement of manpower depends on the operations
involved and the quantity of milk handled. For a plant handling 10000 litres of milk per day the manpower required is given below:
Environmental Aspects and Pollution Control
The process involved is milk pasteurization and processing of milk into toned milk and products such as cream and ghee. The effluent will be in the form of
washed water and milk solids apart from the detergents and sanitizers used in the plant. There are no hazardous effluents generated from a milk processing
plant. However, construction of effluent treatment plant is necessary for treating the effluents before discharging for proper disposal. The final effluent
should meet the requirements of Pollution Control Board and is necessary to get clearance from them. The treated water can be utilised for irrigation or
creating a biotic zone where plants can be grown in and around the dairy plant.
Schedule of Implementation
Generally, it takes about 4 to 6 months period for getting the DPR, obtaining loan sanctions, approval of plans, finalizing the suppliers and construction of
various civil structures and installation of plant and machinery. Hence, during first year of operations, only six months of milk procurement can be assumed.
Proper planning needs to be done so as to take up various activities without any break. The activity wise schedule of implementation is to be given in the
project.
Products
The major products and by-products proposed to be manufactured along with quantities, composition in terms of fat and SNF and costing should be
indicated.
WORKING CAPITAL
Working capital is the most crucial input for viability of any milk processing unit. Nowadays, banks are free to finance working capital based on
actual need of the borrower. A provision of adequate working capital needs to be considered by the financing banks. The banks provide Cash Credit
Limit, commonly known as CC limit to the borrowers for meeting their day to day expenses.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The project so formulated considering the above aspects should be submitted to the nearest branch of the bank for availing credit facility for
establishment of milk processing unit. The bank will then examine the project for its technical feasibility, financial viability and bankability. After
ensuring the technical feasibility and financial viability, the project is sanctioned by the financing bank. The loan is usually disbursed in stages for
various components depending upon the progress of the project. The end-use of the loan is verified and constant monitoring / follow-up is done by
the bank.
Means of Finance
Financing to food processing falls under priority sector lending. The loans to units meeting the criteria of MSME are classified under MSME sector.
Such units can be financed by any scheduled commercial banks, Regional Rural Banks and Cooperative Banks. Important terms and conditions of
financing such units are discussed in this section.
Margin money
The promoters of the units need to bring their margin as per the requirement of financing banks and also as per RBI guideline issued from time to
time. The margin money varies from minimum 10 per cent to 25 per cent of project cost. We have assumed margin money of 25 per cent in this model
project.
Bank loan
The promoters of the units can approach any financing bank for finance. It is compulsory to take bank loan to avail various subsidy schemes of
government. Therefore, the promoters who are desirous of availing subsidy should adhere to the means of finance i.e. the quantum of bank loan &
margin prescribed under the scheme.
Ministry of Food Processing Industry, GoI is implementing a centrally sponsored scheme for known as National Mission on Food Processing (NMFP)
jointly with State Governments. The scheme will be operational during 12 th five Year Plan. Subsidy is available under this scheme for various
purposes under food processing industries. GoI has appointed State Nodal Agencies for implementing this scheme in different states. The details of
the schemes and the list of State Nodal Officers are given at www.mofpi.nic.in.
The subsidy may also be available under the credit linked subsidy scheme "Integrated Scheme for Agriculture Marketing (erstwhile
Development/Strengthening of Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure, Grading and Standardisation) of GOI as per the scheme guidelines.
Interest rate
The banks are free to charge rate of interest above its base rate within overall RBI guideline issued from time to time. It generally varies from customer to
customer based on credit appraisal of the borrower. Base rate of a bank is a minimum lending rate below which bank is not allowed to lend. However, we have
considered an interest rate of 14 per cent for working out the bankability of the model project.
Security
As per RBI guidelines, the banks are required to take adequate security for the loans extended by them. The borrowers should plan projects in such a manner
that they have enough fixed assets to offer as security against bank loan. Various types of securities generally considered
by the Banks are given here:
Primary Security
The land and buildings acquired through the bank loan are mortgaged to financing banks. The mortgage can be registered or equitable in nature. The plant,
machinery and other miscellaneous fixed assets acquired by bank loan shall have to be hypothecated to the bank. The value of all these assets is known as
primary security for the bank.
Collateral Security
As the value of primary assets, especially buildings and plant and machinery is not enough to cover the bank loan, the banks insists for mortgage of any other
property or asset of the company or promoters. This is known as collateral security.
Hypothecation of Stocks
All stocks, inventories and debtors are hypothecated to financing banks as security against the bank loan extended by them.
APPROVALS AND PERMISSIONS
The unit based on its location has to obtain various approvals and permissions from statutory agencies. An indicative list of
approvals and permissions required are as under:
• MMPO registration with Commissioner, Dairy Development, concerned state or relevant authority under Food Safety and
Standards Act.
• NOC from fire services Department.
• Approval of plan by gram panchayat/municipality
• Clearance from Pollution Control Board.
• Registration with District Industries Centre or small industries department.
• License from Factory inspector for installation of boiler
Factors affecting the competitiveness of the dairy sector
Demand conditions
Market size and growth Market growth is due to high per capita consumption, increasing population and
health consciousness
Consumption patterns Consumption of processed and packaged dairy products is increasing in urban
areas
Sophistication of consumers Consumer awareness on product quality is increasing but in a very small portion of
the population
Impact of market opening on demand Consumers now have a variety of quality products
Market Structure
Performance Still large share of produce; 85% of marketable surplus goes
through informal channel
Processing capacity Lack of processing capacity in the country, including primary processing by
bulk chilling
Processing capacity There are government subsidies on bulk chilling and processing
infrastructure
Transportation and distribution Because of low productivity, transportation costs for procurement are high
Dairy farmer services Availability of health and breeding services could be enhanced; extension is
almost non-existent
Specialized finance and credit Exists on paper but is very difficult to access
Relevant research capacity and use Good research capacity
Government and Enabling environment
National sector regulation
Key regulatory actors (ministries) Department of Animal Husbandry is under the Ministry of Agriculture, hence focus on livestock is
underemphasized, particularly in light of the high value of the sector.
Price regulation Rice setting by cooperatives
Food safety Regulated through the Milk and Milk Products Order
Informal regulations Very difficult to control quality in traditional channels
Huge premium on fat content of milk compared with formal regulations; thus buffalo milk fetches
much higher price
Formal sector support
Domestic sector (national) Approaches being taken to modernize the sector
Subsidy support Various subsidies available for milk processing and testing infrastructure
Inward investment promotion Very little investment on the promotion of health or quality of milk
Provincial/local
Key regulatory actors (ministries) State Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries is the implementing agency at the
state level
Informal regulation & transparency Lack of milk testing equipment and thus transparency, leading to low payments
Formal sector support Availability of services in remote areas through the government
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