High demand for Erode cows in DK, Udupi as regions struggles with milk shortage: Report
Mangaluru: Facing a persistent milk shortage, dairy farmers in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts are increasingly sourcing high-yielding cows from Erode in Tamil Nadu, a region known for its superior dairy cattle.
Over the past 18 months, more than 360 cows from Erode have been brought in with support from the Dakshina Kannada Milk Union Limited (DKMUL), The New Indian Express reported.
While local Jersey cows produce an average of 15 litres of milk per day, cows from Erode reportedly yield up to 30 litres, making them an attractive option for farmers aiming to boost output. DKMUL facilitates weekly visits to Erode’s Thursday cattle fair, where its officials, including veterinarians, accompany interested farmers.
These teams help verify the animals’ health and productivity of the animals before purchase, with DKMUL covering both transportation and insurance expenses.
Priced between Rs 60,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh, these high-yield cows are part of a broader strategy to bridge the gap between supply and demand. DKMUL currently produces around 3.97 lakh litres of milk daily—short of the 5 lakh litres required—forcing the procurement of additional milk from districts like Hassan, Mysuru, and Dharwad.
To address the shortage long-term, DKMUL is also investing in embryo transfer technology, wherein fertilised embryos from superior donor cows are implanted into local cattle. So far, 40 cows have undergone the procedure, which costs Rs 21,000 each. Farmers pay only Rs 1,000, with the rest subsidised by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), DKMUL, and the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, added the report.
The effort is already showing results. In 2025–26, daily milk collection has risen by 16% compared to the previous year. DKMUL president Raviraj Hegde attributes this rise to a combination of factors such as better pricing for milk procurement, distribution of silage (nutrient-rich green fodder), and strategic support to farmers.
At Rs 40.76 per litre for milk with 4.4% fat and 8.5% SNF (solids-not-fat), DKMUL currently offers the highest procurement price in the state, TNIE quoted Hegde as saying.
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1,850 missing mobile phones recovered as Delhi Police focusses on victim-centric policing
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.
