Dairy Research & Collaboration
IDA promotes dairy research and knowledge-sharing through events and partnerships with national and international bodies.
Training & Industry Support
IDA supports dairy development via training, consultancy, and standard-setting to benefit farmers and industry stakeholders.
The objective of the Association shall be the advancement of dairy science and industry, farming, animal husbandry, animal sciences and its branches including dairy farming & research on breeding, and management of dairy livestock; and towards that end the association will seek:
Core Functions and Strategic Focus Areas of the Indian Dairy Association
Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration
IDA facilitates the exchange of ideas and experiences through meetings, seminars, and conferences. It promotes collaboration among researchers, planners, and professionals in dairy production, processing, and marketing.
Scientific Standards and Expertise
The Association upholds high standards of objectivity and technical excellence, encouraging professionalism in all aspects of the dairy sector.
Promotion of Research and Development
IDA actively encourages scientific research and development in dairy and dairy farming, as outlined in its official rules and regulations.
Development of Dairy Science and Industry
It supports the economic and rational growth of dairy science and industry by partnering with cooperatives, industries, and organizations with similar goals, both in India and abroad.
Support to Government Initiatives
IDA undertakes responsibilities or functions on behalf of the Government when called upon, contributing to national dairy advancement.
Core Functions and Strategic Focus Areas of the Indian Dairy Association
Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration
IDA facilitates the exchange of ideas and experiences through meetings, seminars, and conferences. It promotes collaboration among researchers, planners, and professionals in dairy production, processing, and marketing.
Scientific Standards and Expertise
The Association upholds high standards of objectivity and technical excellence, encouraging professionalism in all aspects of the dairy sector.
Promotion of Research and Development
IDA actively encourages scientific research and development in dairy and dairy farming, as outlined in its official rules and regulations.
Development of Dairy Science and Industry
It supports the economic and rational growth of dairy science and industry by partnering with cooperatives, industries, and organizations with similar goals, both in India and abroad.
Support to Government Initiatives
IDA undertakes responsibilities or functions on behalf of the Government when called upon, contributing to national dairy advancement.
Strategic Roles and Initiatives of the Indian Dairy Association
National and International Collaboration
The Association collaborates with societies and organizations globally, and participates in meetings and conferences related to dairy development.
Standards and Consultancy Services
IDA promotes quality standards in the dairy industry and provides consultancy services. It also supports setting up laboratories and other necessary infrastructure.
Brand Identity and Logo Usage
The Association may adopt a logo and allow its use by members under defined conditions to represent IDA officially.
Dairying as Part of Animal Husbandry
IDA promotes dairying within the broader scope of animal husbandry and agricultural activities, aiming to benefit farmers and the livestock sector.
Training and Farm Support
The Association organizes training programs, exhibitions, and assists in setting up dairy farms to support agricultural, livestock, and dairy farmers.
Core Functions
- To provide opportunities for the dissemination and exchange of knowledge and ideas gained from experiments and experience through meetings, conferences, seminars and for collaboration between persons and/or institutions interested in research & planning and those in production, processing and marketing;
- To practice and promote a high standard of objectivity, scientific expertise and technical proficiency;
- To encourage and promote scientific research and development related to dairy, dairy farming as defined under the Section I — Definitions of Rules and Regulations of Association;
- To promote and participate in every way the rational and economic development of dairy science, industry and farming (as defined under the Rules & Regulations) in the country in association with cooperatives, industry, or any other organization, national or international, having similar aims and objectives;
- To assume any responsibility or functions when asked to do so, on behalf of Government towards the advancement of dairying;
- To collaborate with societies, associations, or any other organization, national or international, having similar aims and to participate in meetings held in India or abroad centered around similar objectives;
- To promote standards (qualitatively and otherwise) and to foster the growth of the dairy industry in general and for the purpose engage in consultancy activities, set up laboratories and do such like or other things as are necessary for the purpose;
- To adopt, as and when required, an appropriate logo for the Association and to permit the use thereof by its members on such terms as may deem appropriate;
- To promote dairying as a part of Animal Husbandry activity in particular and agricultural farming in general for the benefit of livestock and agricultural farmers;
- To organize training, exhibition and help in the establishment of dairy farm as a part of Animal Husbandry activity for the benefit of agricultural, livestock & dairy farmers, in pursuance of objectives of the Association;