• Shital. S . Salunke
• Dr. R.D. Gaikwad

Abstract – Dairy co-operatives are the key to transforming rural economy and its overall development. India has shown impressive growth in milk production and related gains in per capita availability of milk despite large population increases, but most of the increased milk production has been consumed on the farms where it is produced or absorbed by the informal sector. Indian Dairying is unique in more than one way. It ranks first in milk production with a production of 144 million tonnes in 2014. It also ranks first with its 185.2 million cattle and 97.9 million buffaloes, accounting for about 51 percent of Asia’s and about19 per cent of the world’s bovine population (Karmakar:2006). As India’s economy grows, it would appear logical to direct efforts not only to increasing milk production, but also to increasing the proportion of marketing within the formal sector. In Indian context, cooperatives have run as a member centric, democratic organisation, focusing on economic and social development and transformation. Challenges of the 21 st century for all corporations include, turbulent financial markets, unstable economies and financial systems, rising levels of unemployment; no government protection, competitive markets, dumping of foreign goods, growing disparity, and environmental concerns. In this globalised economy, cooperatives have played a pivotal role in offering a financially viable and socially responsible business organization. In the light of this the present paper throws light on problems and future prospects for cooperative dairies in Belgaum district of Karnataka state. Key Words- Dairies, Prospects, Cooperative, Problems, Technological.

Dairies, Prospects, Cooperative, Problems, Technological.

"An Empirical Study on Problems and Prospects of Cooperative Dairies in Belgaum District of Karnataka State", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no.327-333, April-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904D43.pdf

"An Empirical Study on Problems and Prospects of Cooperative Dairies in Belgaum District of Karnataka State", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no. pp327-333, April-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904D43.pdf