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A STUDY ON MILMA CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY IN TRIVANDRUM

Kaveya p
Research Scholar, Kerala University, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
ABSTRACT
The largest supplier and producer of milk in Kerala is the Milma Corporation Ltd. People believe that they had
great tradition and they provide good milk distribution. It is one of the largest networks in the export of milk
products in and around Kerala. MILMA, Kerala co-operative federation was registered as a co-operative society
in 1980, with its headquarters in Trivandrum. It was brought under the operation flood programme of the
national dairy development board.KCMMF is a federation of regional three regional milk unions. It follows a
cooperative structure and one of the most profitable cooperatives in Kerala state. In 1983, it took over the
production and milk marketing facilities under the Kerala livestock and milk marketing board. The board was
later renamed to Kerala livestock development board.
KEYWORDS: KCMMF, Operation Flood, TRCMPU,KLDB, MILMA.

I. INTRODUCTION
MILMA worked as a most important area in the field of milk production and providing employment opportunity
to many. About 6 lakh dairy farmers depend upon the production of milk for their livelihood. MILMA believes
in developing rural village community which only helps to develop a strong nation. MILMA strives to provide
quality products at competitive price and at the same time ensures better remuneration to the dairy farmers of
the state. Hence the study about this unit is of prime important., The name also signifies the vast organization
Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF) with it units of procurement, processing and sale
spread over all the villages and towns of the state, giving employment and prosperity to a large number of small
and marginal farmers including women and the landless, processing employees and sellers. KCMMF was
established in 1980 with its Head Office at Thiruvananthapuram for the successful implementation of the dairy
programme ‘Operation Flood’. MILMA devotes high care in their products for the production of milk and milk
related products.
MILMA, Kerala co-operative federation was registered as a co-operative society in 1980, with its headquarters
in Trivandrum. It was a part of the OPERATION FLOOD program which aimed to increase the milk
production.KCMMF is a federation of regional three regional milk unions. It follows a cooperative structure and
one of the most profitable cooperatives in Kerala state. In 1983, it took over the production and milk marketing
facilities under the Kerala livestock and milk marketing board. The board was later renamed to Kerala livestock
development board(KLDB).
MISSION

FARMER’S PROSPERITY THROUGH CONSUMER’S SATISFACTION

VISION

TO BRING ABOUT SOCIO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF DAIRY FARMERS ON A

SUSTAINABLE BASIS AND PROVIDING QUALITY OF MILK PRODUCT TO THE CONSUMERS AT
A REASONABLE PRICE

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PUNCH LINE

THE GOODNESS KERALA WAKES UP INTO MILMA

Objectives Of Milma:
 To channelize marketable surplus milk from the rural areas to urban deficit areas.
 To carryout activities for promoting Production, Procurement, Processing and Marketing of milk and milk
products.
 To build up a viable dairy industry in the State.
 To provide constant market and stable price to the dairy farmers.
Regional Milk Marketing Federation, Trivandrum:
This project is based on Regional Milk Marketing Federation in Trivandrum. Thiruvananthapuram Regional
Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (TRCMPU) was registered in 1985, as a Regional Milk Union with 4
Southern Districts of Kerala i.e.; Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta. In 1985, Union
started operation from the old Thiruvananthapuram Dairy handed over by KLD &MM Board which was selling
milk in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts and having a capacity of 40,000 LPD. The first Dairy plant
under OF II project in TRCMPU area was commissioned at Kollam with a capacity of 60,000 LPD in 1986.
Subsequently Chilling Plants with capacity of 10,000 LPD each were set up at Mannar and Pathanamthitta. New
Dairy Plant at Alappuzha with a capacity of 60,000 LPD was commissioned in 1989, and new Dairy Plant with
one lakh LPD capacity was commissioned at Thiruvananthapuram in 1992.
Thiruvananthapuram Dairy is Located on the way to Kovalam. The Dairy with a capacity to handle 1 lakh LPD
was commissioned in 1992.
No. of Employees = 287
No. of societies pouring = 340
No of agents selling milk = 2100
Average procurement = 100,000 LPD
Average milk sale = 2,10,000 LPD
Thiruvananthapuram Dairy started to collect the entire milk through Bulk Milk Coolers since November
2009.The capacity of the Dairy has been expanded to 2 Lakh litres per day by 2001. Now it is proposed to
expand the capacity to 3 Lakh litres per day. In addition, a separate block for manufacture of Products is
proposed to be constructed. Thiruvananthapuram is the first "ISO 2001" certified Dairy in the State and all steps
have been initiated to get HACCP for Thiruvananthapuram Dairy.
Various Departments Under Trcmpu:
 Production
 Maintainence
 Finance And Accounts
 Quality Control
Services to Farmers:
 Insurance coverage to milk producers against atural death and accident death.
 Benevolent Schemes for bereaved families of active members
 Scholarship for higher education to the children of milk producers.
 Production incentive and summer incentive.
 Quality improvement program.
 Calf adoption programme to increase milk production.

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 Heifer Adoption Scheme.
 Free Cattle Feed for Mini Dairy Farms.
 Insurance Subsidy for animals.
 Subsidy for Milking machine.
 Cattle Feed Subsidy to milk producers.
Services to Consumers and Agents:
Wholesale sealers play an important role here. Consumers get variety of Milma products with the help of them.
Year Wise Average Sales of MILMA Unit in Trivandrum:

II. METHODOLOGY
The methodology adopted in this project includes secondary data and primary data which includes
questionnaire.

 Objectives Of Milma.
 Regional Milk Marketing Federation, Trivandrum.
 Various Departments Under Trcmpu.
 Services To Farmers.
 Services To Consumers And Agents.
 Year Wise Average Sales of Milma Unit in Trivandrum.

III. MODELING AND ANALYSIS

The questionnaire has been given to the workers in the MILMA sector in Trivandrum and the following data
analysis was gained.
Questionnaire:
NAME: PLACE OF WORK:

1. How Long Have You Been Working In Milma?

1 YEAR 2 YEAR LESS THAN 1 YEAR MORE THAN 2 YEAR

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2. What Are The Products Manufactured Here?
3. Which All Are The Departments Working Under Trcmpu?
4. What All Are The Ongoing Projects Of Milma?
5. What All Are The Beneficisl Activities Done By Milma To The Society?
6. What All Are The Awards Received By The Milma Unit In Trivandrum?
7. What Is The Vision Of Your Milma Unit?
8. According To Your Opinion Is There An Hike In The Usage Of Milk Production In India?
9. According To You What Is The Most Important Objective Of Milma?
10. What Is The Average Turn Over Of Milma?

IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Based on the interview with the official of the MILMA unit it reveals that MILMA is one of the leading
cooperative sectors in our economy.Most of them have been working here for more than 2 years as they regard
as the best occupation they could because they believe that it is sufficient for them to maintain their family and
lead a suitable life.Through the study we have been able to study full historical backgrounds of MILMA in
Trivandrum which is now a broad based developed network.The ongoing projects of MILMA provides great
scope in the area of the export sector of India and results in both economic and social development.They have
provided the turnover rate and awards gained by MILMA in the area of production .Thus the study had helped
to understand the role played by MILMA in the area of milk production.

V. CONCLUSION
Smart milk by MILMA’s demand is high among elderly people and health conscious people as the fat content is
low when compared to other variants of MILMA milk. This project is based on Kerala cooperative milk
marketing federation(MILMA) and the demand and supply of MILMA by Thiruvananthapuram regional
cooperative unit(TRCMPU). As on date there are 13 processing plants with a combined processing capacity of
12.50 litres per day with further expansion envisaged and 8 milk chilling plants scattered across the state. Kerala
cooperative milk marketing federation is testimony to the success of cooperative development in the hands of
people itself. Recently MILMA(TRCMPU) has decided to bring smart milk into the market in new appearance.
The milk sales of the union have registered a 3% growth during 2016-17 as compared to 2015-16. To strengthen
the distribution network, numbers of new agencies and numbers of redistributors have been appointed. The first
marketing hub of TRCMPU was opened at kandala, kattakada and the second hub will commence operation
Shortly at Mannar. It is proposed to have 5 more hub this year in the operation area of TRCMPU limited. Thus
this study provides and explain the role played by MILMA in the area of milk production.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Firstly, I thank God for the successful accomplishment of my project work. I also thank my parents, husband
and my friends who helped me in selecting the topic and complete it on time. I also thank the Journal team who
provided me an opportunity to publish this article. I also express my Thanks to the MILMA unit in Trivandrum
for their kind corporation.
VI. REFERENCES
[1] www.kcmmf.com
[2] www.trcmpu.com
[3] www.mrcmpu.com
[4] www.ercmpu.com

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