Jharkhand News: Tata Power partners with National Dairy Development Board to solarize milk value chain
PINAKI MAJUMDAR Jamshedpur, July 25: TP Renewable Microgrid (TPRMG), India’s leading solar microgrid company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata…
PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, July 25: TP Renewable Microgrid (TPRMG), India’s leading solar microgrid company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Power, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), renowned for its transformative impact on India’s rural economy through its cooperative dairy model.
This collaboration aims to facilitate various initiatives to advance renewable energy technologies within the dairy value chain.
The MoU was signed by Meenesh Shah, Chairman & Managing Director of NDDB, and Manoj Gupta, CEO, TP Renewable Microgrid, in presence of Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power and Varsha Joshi, Additional Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt. of India.
Enhancement of sustainability, efficiency of milk value chain
Central to this collaboration are several key initiatives designed to enhance sustainability and operational efficiency within the milk value chain.
This includes the solarization of Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCSs), Bulk Milk Coolers (BMCs), and Milk Chilling Centers, facilitated by cutting-edge solar microgrid technology.
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Meenesh Shah, Chairman & MD, NDDB, remarked, “This collaboration is a significant step towards achieving our vision of a sustainable and efficient milk value chain. By integrating renewable energy solutions, we aim to boost the operational efficiency across dairy value chain and promote the use of green fuels. Our partnership with TPRMG will help us in realizing our goal of creating a greener and more sustainable dairy sector.”
Gujarat’s Mujkuva village to be transformed into Carbon Neutral Village
A key highlight of this partnership is the ambitious plan to transform Mujkuva village in Anand district, Gujarat, into a Carbon Neutral Village through the collaborative efforts of NDDB and TP Renewable Microgrid.
This endeavour targets to promote sustainability in rural economies and foster a greener future for the dairy industry.
Green energy solutions and sustainability
Praveer Sinha, CEO& MD, Tata Power, said, ” Our partnership with National Dairy Development Board will revolutionize the dairy sector by integrating advanced renewable energy technologies, significantly reducing carbon emissions and enhancing operational efficiency. This strategic alliance underscores our commitment to pioneering eco-friendly energy solutions that drive sustainable development and set new industry benchmarks.”
This strategic partnership between TPRMG and NDDB is poised to establish a benchmark in the dairy industry by integrating green energy solutions and promoting sustainability across the entire milk value chain.
The collaboration invigorates the adoption of advanced technologies, driving significant environmental benefits, reducing energy costs, and encouraging sustainable practices, thus contributing to India’s renewable energy adoption and rural development.
