A 20‑member delegation of dairy farmers from Sri Lanka has completed a specialised Training and Capacity‑Building Programme in India, held from August 16–23, 2026, under India’s ongoing bilateral cooperation initiative.

The programme, conducted by the Government of India at the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in Anand, Gujarat, was organised following the commitment made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his April 2025 visit to Sri Lanka, to offer 700 customised training slots annually for Sri Lankan professionals.

Over the week‑long training, participants engaged in technical and thematic sessions covering the entire dairy value chain, including animal breeding technologies, quality assurance, feeding practices, and balanced nutrition. The sessions focused on enhancing practical skills, strengthening industry exposure, and building advanced production capabilities.

As part of experiential learning, the delegation visited leading institutions and facilities such as IDMC‑Bulk Milk Cooler Unit, Amul TMR factory, Kaira Milk Union, and NDDB’s Product & Process Development Laboratory, gaining insights into India’s modern dairy ecosystem and production technologies.

Officials noted that the programme helped participants understand India’s successful cooperative dairying model, emphasizing farmer livelihood improvement, clean milk production, and climate‑resilient, sustainable practices. (Newswire)

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Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has highlighted the protest carried out by dairy farmers of Mayilathamadu, raising concerns over the illegal settlements in the area.

Taking to ‘X’, MP Rasamanickam pointed out that the farmers have been protesting for the 15th consecutive day today over the alleged illegal settlements in the grazing lands which they have been using for over 60 years.

It is reported that the dairy farmers are protesting as settlers have allegedly illegally occupied these lands, killing cows and setting the lands on fire.

Through their protest, the dairy farmers are demanding the continued use of the reserved grazing lands. 

Commenting on the protest, MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam said that the protest will continue till this issue is resolved. (NewsWire)

It’s been 15 days ! Very little coverage on media so far ! This Protest will continue till this issue is resolved ! https://t.co/LriYh45MiE

— Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam (@ShanakiyanR) September 29, 2023

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