High Commission of India
Colombo

 PRESS RELEASE

Capacity-Building Programme for Dairy Farmers of Sri Lanka

A 20-member delegation of dairy farmers from Sri Lanka visited India from 16-23 August 2026 to participate in a specialised Training and Capacity-Building Programme. The delegation represented dairy farmers from across Sri Lanka. The programme was organised pursuant to the announcement made by Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, during his visit to  Sri Lanka in April 2025, under which India committed to offering 700 customised training slots annually for Sri Lankan professionals.

2. The week-long training programme was conducted by the Government of India at the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Anand, Gujarat. The programme featured a comprehensive set of technical and thematic sessions covering the entire dairy value chain. Key modules included technological developments in animal breeding, quality assurance across the dairy value chain, feeding practices for different categories of animals, and the importance of balanced nutrition, with a focus on enhancing practical skills, strengthening industry exposure, and building advanced production capabilities.

3. As part of the experiential learning component, the participants undertook site visits to key institutions and industry facilities including IDMC-Bulk Milk Cooler Unit, Amul TMR factory, Kaira Milk Union and NDDB’s Product & Process Development Laboratory. These engagements provided valuable insights into contemporary dairy ecosystems, modern production technologies, and evolving retail and supply-chain practices.

4. Beyond technical skill development, the programme enabled participants to gain exposure to India’s successful dairying model, with emphasis on improving farmer livelihoods and building sustainable dairy systems. The training strengthened participants’ capacities in efficient dairy farm management, clean milk production, hygienic handling practices, and climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable approaches.

5. The specialised training programme contributed meaningfully to strengthening professional competencies, promoting knowledge exchange, and deepening institutional and industry linkages in the Dairy sector between India and Sri Lanka, reflecting the continued commitment of both countries to capacity building and people-centric economic cooperation.

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Colombo
16 September 2026

Tamil PR - A 20-member delegation of dairy farmers from Sri Lanka visited India

Sinhala PR - A 20-member delegation of dairy farmers from Sri Lanka visited India