Sitajakhala, officially known as Sitajakhala Dugdha Utpadak Samabai Samiti Limited (SDUSS) is a cooperative milk producers' society based in Amlighat, Jagiroad, in the Morigaon district of Assam..[1] It is the only milk producers' cooperative society in central Assam. Established in 1958, the society was formed to provide a structured marketing system for local milk producers, ensuring they receive fair prices for their products.[2]
| Sitajakhala | |
| Company type | Cooperative Society |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Headquarters | Amlighat, Jagiroad, Morigaon district, Assam, 782410 |
Area served | Middle Assam |
Key people | Ranjib Sharma (Chairman) |
| Products | Pasteurized Milk, Dairy Products |
| Website | https://sitajakhala.com |
Today, SDUSSL produces 15,000 liters of milk daily, with most of it being sold in the nearest towns and cities like Jagiroad, Morigaon, Nagaon and Guwahai.[3]
History
editIt is home to Gorkha or Nepali-origin people who began raising cattle before Independence. Following Independence, as the demand for milk increased, the community organized and collaborated to establish the cooperative society to meet the market needs of Guwahati city.[3]
Products
editSitajakhala produces various dairy products, including pasteurized milk, curd, ghee, paneer, butter, buttermilk, and lassi. These products not only meet local dietary needs but also support the economic sustainability of the cooperative.
References
edit- ^ Digital, Sentinel (2021-05-24). "Union Minister Rameswar Teli assures help to milk cooperative society". Sentinel Assam. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ Agricultural Situation in India. Publication Division, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture. Government of India. 2000.
- ^ a b Hassan, Ali Fauz. "New cow milk brand in town". Telegraph India. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
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