Press Release

Secretary Cooperatives Reviews the working of Jammu and Kashmir
Milk Producers Cooperative Ltd; Srinagar.

Jammu and Kashmir Milk Producers Cooperative Ltd; Srinagar (JKMPCL) was established in 2004 for catering to the needs of the Milk Producers of the State, besides providing them remunerative prices and ensuring quality milk to the consumers. JKMPCL is presently operating two Milk Plants at Chehmashahi Srinagar and Satwari Jammu with a processing capacity of 25000 Ltrs of milk per day.

Today on 16/6/2008 Ms. Tanveer Jahan, Secretary to Govt. Cooperative Department along with Dr. G. N. Qasba, Registrar, Cooperative Societies J&K, undertook a thorough review of the working of the Institution at Chesmashahi Srinagar. It was reported in the review meeting that over nine thousand ltrs of milk was being processed at the plant daily and further marketed in the Srinagar City under the Brand name “SNOW CAP”. The procurement of milk was being made from the Districts of Anantnag, Budgam, Pulwama and Srinagar. The Milk Cooperative during the financial year 2007-08 had earned a profit of Rs. 34.00 lacs. It was further reported in the meeting that the production of cured and ghee was also in the process and the same would also be marketed under the Brand name “SNOW CAP” shortly.

The Secretary Cooperatives emphasized the need that the village level infrastructure needs to be strengthened, so that Dairy production is pursued as a gainful commercial activity. She also stressed the need that a cordial working relationship between the JKMPCL and Village Level Cooperatives is established, so that more and more member Cooperatives deal through the Umbrella Organization.

In the review meeting Mr. Mohd. Rafiq, Addl. Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Kashmir, Ms. Shahida Khanam, Dy. Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Srinagar, and Mr. Mehraj-u-Din, Chief Executive Office, JKMPCL were also present.