SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE OF MILK

COORPERATIVE SOCIETY

Shiny Angel .S
BA0150041

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my Professor Hemalatha Bhatt from the bottom of
my heart for his immense support and continuous guidance in the process of carrying out the
project. And I would like to extend my gratitude and sincere thanks to our Respected Vice
Chancellor the administration for their support through the various facilities made available in
the campus.

I would like to thank my parents for their support and encouragement. They have motivated and
persuaded me to work with determination and have sacrificed their valuable time for me. Their
untiring support had given me enough courage to complete the project.

I would like to thank God who had given me the courage to persuade the project and without his
blessings this would have been impossible for me. I once again like to thank each and every one
who had been so supportive for my project.

DECLARATION

I, S. Shiny Angel, Ist year, BA LLB, hereby declare that this project work undertaken and
submitted by me as a part of my Internal assessment for Law of Contracts is a original work and
is not submitted to any other University for assessment or Examination.
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METHODOLOGY

The research methodology used in this project is analytical, experimental and descriptive. Data
has been collected from various books, materials, papers and web sources. This project is based
upon non-doctrinal method of research. This project has been done after a thorough research
based upon intrinsic and extrinsic aspects of the project. The aim of the project is to know and
study the life of the Milk cooperative society in Tamilnadu.

INDEX

INTRODUCTION
TAMILNADU MILK COORPERATIVES

DAIRY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

AAVIN
FUNCTIONS OF DISTRICT COOPERATIVE
PRODUCERS UNIONS
FUNCTIONS OF FEDERATION
ABOUT THE SOCIETY MEMBERS
QUESTIONS

MILK

INTRODUCTION:
Tamilnadu is one of the leading producers of milk in India, with a dairy milk production of
145.88 lakh litres. This current position was achieved by the Tamilnadu milk coorperatives. The
government and the National dairy development Board (NDDB) helped them get through this
lead. The NDDB undertakes methodical approach and appropriate statergy for the upliftment of
the Tamilnadu Milk Cooperatives.
The dairy development programmes have been implemented through a wide network of
coorperatives. It follows the Anand model of Gujarat, which has a three-tier structure. The
base level has the primary milk producers cooperative societies. The union of producers
cooperative societies in the district level. And in the top (state) level of the structure there is this
Federation of District Cooperative Milk Producers Union. In Tamilnadu, Milk Producers
Cooperative societies function at the village level. It enrolls the milk producers as members. The
members get animal health cover for their animals and also breed improvement is carried out.
District unions collect the milk produced at the village societies.

DAIRY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

The dairy development department was established in 1958 in Tamilnadu. The Dairy
development department took over all the administrative and statutory control over the milk
coorperatives in the State on 1965. The commissioner for milk production and dairy
development was made as the functional Registrar under the Tamilnadu Cooperative Societies
Act. With the adoption of 'Anand pattern' in the State of Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu Co-operative

Milk Producers' Federation Limited was registered in the State on 1st February 1981. The
commercial activities of the Department such as Milk Procurement, Processing, Chilling,
packing and sale of milk to the consumers etc., hitherto dealt with by the Tamilnadu Dairy
Development Corporation Ltd., were transferred to the newly registered Tamilnadu Co-operative
Milk Producers' Federation Limited, popularly known as "Aavin".
In the wake of liberalization policy, private dairies have also entered into the field of dairying. As
per the directions of the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamilnadu high priority has been given for
improving the performance of milk Co-operatives by adopting a systematic approach and proper
strategy in Milk Co-operatives. Significant achievement has been made by Milk Producers'
Cooperative Societies, Unions and Federation in the State of Tamilnadu.

OBJECTIVES OF THE DAIRY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:-

(1) Assure a remunerative price for the milk produced by the member of the Milk Producers
Co-operative Societies through a stable, steady and well organized market support.

(2) Distribution of quality milk and milk products to the consumers at reasonable price.

FUNCTIONS OF THE DAIRY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:-

The Dairy Development Department has some important functions to perform like organisation
of societies, registration of societies, supervision and control of Primary milk cooperatives,

District Cooperative Milk Producers Unions and Tamilnadu Cooperative Milk Producers
Federation.

The Dairy Development Department exercises statutory function like Inquiry, Inspection,
Surcharge and Super session, appointment of special officers, liquidation and winding up of
dormant Societies etc. The Commissioner for Milk Production and Dairy Development, Deputy
Milk Commissioner (Co-operation), and Circle Deputy Registrars (Dairying) are vested with
quasi-Judicial powers in respect of settlement of disputes, appeal, revision and review under
various provisions of Tamilnadu Cooperative Societies Act, 1983 & the Tamilnadu Cooperative
societies Rules, 1988.The Commissioner / State Registering Authority, Deputy Milk
Commissioner (Co-operation) / District collectors and Deputy Registrars (Dairying) have been
authorized to carry out supervision and periodic inspection of the dairies.

AAVIN:
Tamil Nadu Co operative Milk Producers Federation Limited (AAVIN) The Dairy Development
Department was established in Tamil Nadu in the year 1958 to oversee and regulate milk
production and commercial distribution in the state. The Dairy Development Department took
over control of the milk cooperatives. It was replaced by the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk
Producers Federation Limited in the year 1981. On February 1, 1981, the commercial activities
of the cooperative were handed over to Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers' Federation
Limited which sold milk and milk products under the trademark "aavin".

FUNCTIONS
OF
DISTRICT
PRODUCERS UNIONS:

COOPERATIVE

MILK

There are a total of 17 District Cooperative Milk Producers' Unions functioning in the State of
Tamilnadu covering 30 Districts. There are 15 Dairies in District Co-operative Milk Producers'
Unions with an installed processing capacity of 19.42 llpd. There are 36 Chilling Centres in
District Co-operative Milk Producers' Unions with installed chilling capacities of 13.55 llpd.

(1) Establishment of chilling centres

(2) Formation of new milk routes to collect milk produced by the members of the societies.

(3) Collection of milk from societies, process and pack in modern dairy plants by maintaining
quality standards.

(4) Supply of quality milk to Chennai Metro under hygienic conditions.

(5) Fixation of procurement and selling price of Milk

(6) Increase of liquid milk sales by introducing innovative sales promotional activities.

(7) Supply of inputs to the members of the societies.

(8) Render Veterinary Health Service and emergency service to the cattle of members of
primaries, to impart training on First aid and on Artificial insemination to the staff of member
societies.

(9) Extending Artificial insemination services to the cattle owned by the members of Milk
Cooperative Societies.

(10) Providing milk cans, Milk 'O' testers and LN2 containers.

(11) Salem, Erode, Madurai and Dharmapuri Unions are the Feeder Balancing Dairies. Surplus
milk in the District Unions, after meeting their local sales is diverted to the nearest Feeder
Balancing Dairies for conversion into milk products, such as Skim Milk Powder, Butter and
Ghee.

(12) The three Cattle Feed Plants at Madhavaram, Erode and Kappalur are run by the
Kancheepuram - Tiruvallur Union, Erode Union, Madurai Union respectively. The production
capacity of these cattle feed plants is 100 MT per day each. The balanced cattle feed produced in
the form of pellets and mash are supplied to the members of the Milk Co-operatives, livestock
farms manned by the Animal Husbandry Department and to various local bodies including the
Corporation of Chennai.

FUNCTIONS OF FEDERATION (TCMPF):

The Tamilnadu Co-operative Milk Producers' Federation Limited is an apex body of 17 District
Cooperative Milk Producers' Unions. The Federation has four dairy plants in Chennai, one at
Ambattur with a capacity of 4.00 lakh litres per day, another at Madhavaram with a capacity of
2.00 lakh litres per day and the third dairy at Sholinganallur with a capacity of 4.00 lakh litres
per day. These dairies collect milk from District Unions process and pack in sachets and send for
sale to the consumers in and around Chennai City. The fourth product dairy at Ambattur is
engaged in the manufacture of milk products such as Yogurt, ice cream, Khova, Kulab jamoon,
Buttermilk, Curd and Mysore pa.

ABOUT THE SOCIETY MEMBERS:

The members of the milk cooperative society take care of the cows. A family in the society
grows more than 20 cows and differs from house to house. The caretakers formlate diets for the
cows based on its nutritional needs. The nutritional needs of the cows changes depending on the
age, life stage, stage of lactation and many other factors. Nutrient is one of the main factors for
the good growth of the cows and also it influences the milk production. They spent Rs 150 per
day for their food.
The medical care also is a very important one they provide checkups, vaccinations and treat
animals when they are sick. The farmers spent more than Rs 300 per month for its medical care.
They are more cautious about their health as after the cows second lactation period (after giving

birth) it would get more prone to health issues. They only go to the Government Vet Hospital as
it is cheaper, so that they could afford it.
Most of all they keep their cows in its comfortable zone. Happy animals are productive animals.
They produce more milk and milk equals money. Therefore it is the major important thing to
keep your cows and also other animals in a very safe and comfortable living condition. In the
dairies the caretakers keep sprinklers all over their place to encourage them to eat more and to
cool cows off, they were always made to roam in a very free space and even their place is
situated in such a place to enable them get so much air to make their naps more comfortable.
The cows are generally grouped and housed according to their age, as they have different needs.
They separate cows and calves to provide best individual care. The second lactation fresh cows
(a cow that just gave birth) have different requirements than the growing 10 month old heifer
(female dairy animal that has not had a calf). Calves receive its first milk from its mother as soon
as possible to kick start its immune system. Then slowly after receiving milk for about 2 months,
it starts to eat the hay and grains.
They take care of the animals just like they take care of their own sons and daughters. They give
their cows and calves names and call them by it. It helps them grow healthier. These are their pet
animals. They play with them, talk with them and take care of them, just like we care our pet
dogs or cats.
These people who take care of the cows are not as rich as in tamilnadu as in other countries.
They are so poor and some even live in dire poverty. At times they may end up treating
themselves or left without treatments when they are sick as they dont have money to take care of
themselves. And some men in this society (32 out of 100) drink alcohols everyday and waste the

saving of their family. These people make use of some schemes and things offered by the
government and they are also a part of some political parties. Many people in Tamilnadu make
use of the TV, grinder, mixer offered by the political party and the mess and water available at
free and cheaper cost in many places. They go to Government hospitals for their illness and on
an average the spent Rs 200 to Rs 400 per month. Most of the people dont have any other jobs
except for this but the members of the family do agriculture or work in shops or even they are a
part of this coorperative society. Many in this society has debts, they get money from their
known ones or they keep their golds for money. So they work so hard in bringing up their cows.

RESPONDENT NO:
SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHY:S. No

Members of the FamilyAge Relationship

Education Occupation

1.
2.
3.

ECONOMIC PROFILE:

Income (> or < Rs 250000)

Income from rent (if any)

Questions:
1. Government schemes which are utilized by you:2. Political parties name in which you are a part of (if any):3. How many cows do you have?
4. How many litres of milk will all the cows as a whole give you?
5. To which milk company are you selling it to?
6. How many litres of milk will you take for your personal use per day?
7. How much do you spent for rearing a cow per month?
8. How much do you spent for its food?
9. How much do you spent when on its illness?
10. How much do you get for 1 litre of milk you give them?
11. How much do you get for your work you do?
12. What is your husband or wife?

Income
(Monthly/Yearly)