Vadodara/Anand: Milk city Anand celebrated the National Milk Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr Verghese Kurien, father of India’s White Revolution, on Sunday.
Amul clean fuel rally powered by Maurti Suzuki India that had commenced its journey from Pune on November 20 culminated in Anand after covering a distance of over 1,400km. The rally showcased 12 Bio-CNG cars, symbolising the innovative transformation of cow dung into organic manure and biogas at the village level.
From Pune, the rally covered dairy plants and institutions in Mumbai, Valsad, Surat, Vadodara, Himmatnagar, Palanpur, Mehsana, and Ahmedabad before reaching Anand. At Anand, the celebrations witnessed participation of all institutions created by Dr Kurien — the Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA), the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Vidya Dairy, IDMC and the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) — before concluding at Amul Dairy.
“The rally has exemplified the message of sustainability and self-sufficiency — the two principles that Dr Kurien devoted his entire life for,” said GCMMF managing director Jayen Mehta.
“Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the ‘Gobardhan Yojana’ has been launched to promote ‘Swachh Bharat’. As per his vision, this is an attempt to make the dairy activity more environmental friendly and sustainable through the new revolution of conversion of dung into biogas and to create a new source of income for farmers involved in the dairy sector,” he said.
The rally was welcomed by Amul Dairy chairman Vipul Patel, NDDB chairman Meenesh Shah, Maruti Suzuki India director (sustainability) Kenichiro Toyofuku, Amul Dairy managing director Amit Vyas and Dr Kurien’s daughter Nirmala Kurien, among others.
“Use of Bio-CNG as a sustainable fuel option is one step towards realizing the vision of Dr Kurien. With the joint efforts of Banas Dairy and Suzuki, we are taking another step towards promoting the use of Bio-CNG in India. This will not only help in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but also in making India self-sufficient in energy production,” said Toyofuku.
We also published the following articles recently
Amul clean fuel rally powered by Maurti Suzuki India that had commenced its journey from Pune on November 20 culminated in Anand after covering a distance of over 1,400km. The rally showcased 12 Bio-CNG cars, symbolising the innovative transformation of cow dung into organic manure and biogas at the village level.
From Pune, the rally covered dairy plants and institutions in Mumbai, Valsad, Surat, Vadodara, Himmatnagar, Palanpur, Mehsana, and Ahmedabad before reaching Anand. At Anand, the celebrations witnessed participation of all institutions created by Dr Kurien — the Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA), the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Vidya Dairy, IDMC and the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) — before concluding at Amul Dairy.
“The rally has exemplified the message of sustainability and self-sufficiency — the two principles that Dr Kurien devoted his entire life for,” said GCMMF managing director Jayen Mehta.
“Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the ‘Gobardhan Yojana’ has been launched to promote ‘Swachh Bharat’. As per his vision, this is an attempt to make the dairy activity more environmental friendly and sustainable through the new revolution of conversion of dung into biogas and to create a new source of income for farmers involved in the dairy sector,” he said.
The rally was welcomed by Amul Dairy chairman Vipul Patel, NDDB chairman Meenesh Shah, Maruti Suzuki India director (sustainability) Kenichiro Toyofuku, Amul Dairy managing director Amit Vyas and Dr Kurien’s daughter Nirmala Kurien, among others.
“Use of Bio-CNG as a sustainable fuel option is one step towards realizing the vision of Dr Kurien. With the joint efforts of Banas Dairy and Suzuki, we are taking another step towards promoting the use of Bio-CNG in India. This will not only help in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but also in making India self-sufficient in energy production,” said Toyofuku.
We also published the following articles recently
A roadmap to ‘greener future’: India mandates bio-gas blending, propelling sustainable energy
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has declared mandatory blending of Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) in the CNG and PNG segments of the City Gas Distribution sector. This move towards sustainable energy practices aims to revolutionize CBG usage and adoption, achieve import substitution for LNG, and contribute to a circular economy. The introduction of the CBG Blending Obligation (CBO) is expected to stimulate CBG demand, save Forex, and help achieve net-zero emissions. The CBO, initially voluntary, will become mandatory from fiscal year 2025-26 with blending percentages increasing annually. The Central Repository Body (CRB) will oversee the blending mandate. In addition, efforts are underway to promote ethanol production from maize and establish maize as a prominent feedstock. Targets for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF/Bio-ATF) blending have also been set to promote greener aviation practices.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has declared mandatory blending of Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) in the CNG and PNG segments of the City Gas Distribution sector. This move towards sustainable energy practices aims to revolutionize CBG usage and adoption, achieve import substitution for LNG, and contribute to a circular economy. The introduction of the CBG Blending Obligation (CBO) is expected to stimulate CBG demand, save Forex, and help achieve net-zero emissions. The CBO, initially voluntary, will become mandatory from fiscal year 2025-26 with blending percentages increasing annually. The Central Repository Body (CRB) will oversee the blending mandate. In addition, efforts are underway to promote ethanol production from maize and establish maize as a prominent feedstock. Targets for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF/Bio-ATF) blending have also been set to promote greener aviation practices.
CPCC asks MC to register dairies, gaushalas in Chd
The Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC) has directed the Municipal Corporation (CMC) to start registration of dairies and gaushalas in villages of the city. The CPCC has also sought a report from the MC to be submitted to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The MC will soon come up with a policy to regulate dairies and gaushalas in Chandigarh villages, with the primary aim of their environmental management, based on CPCB guidelines.
The Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC) has directed the Municipal Corporation (CMC) to start registration of dairies and gaushalas in villages of the city. The CPCC has also sought a report from the MC to be submitted to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The MC will soon come up with a policy to regulate dairies and gaushalas in Chandigarh villages, with the primary aim of their environmental management, based on CPCB guidelines.
A sustainable fashion show to celebrate India-Sweden ties
The Embassy of Sweden hosted a fashion show celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and India. The show featured sustainable fashion made from eco-friendly khadi fabric and Swedish sustainable textiles. Innovative textile pieces were showcased, including clothes made from forest slag products, recycled shirts, and clothes that dissolve in high-temperature water. The show also highlighted clothes that communicate with the wearer through an integrated camera, targeting fashionistas who are hearing and visually impaired. The Fashion Design Council of India and the Centre of Excellence for Khadi presented the Kajsa collection, while the Swedish School of Textiles showcased bio-based materials and smart wearable textiles for blind and deaf people, including garments made from old clothes and paper yarn.
The Embassy of Sweden hosted a fashion show celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and India. The show featured sustainable fashion made from eco-friendly khadi fabric and Swedish sustainable textiles. Innovative textile pieces were showcased, including clothes made from forest slag products, recycled shirts, and clothes that dissolve in high-temperature water. The show also highlighted clothes that communicate with the wearer through an integrated camera, targeting fashionistas who are hearing and visually impaired. The Fashion Design Council of India and the Centre of Excellence for Khadi presented the Kajsa collection, while the Swedish School of Textiles showcased bio-based materials and smart wearable textiles for blind and deaf people, including garments made from old clothes and paper yarn.
