Kumar, AmalenduSRINATH, K.2024-07-012024-07-012023M/AE/190/2021-22https://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810211226India has a history of cooperation, primarily credit and non-credit cooperatives. The dairy cooperative model began with Anand Milk Union Limited (AMUL) in 1942, catalysing the "White Revolution" that transformed India's dairy sector. Today, dairy cooperatives benefit millions of farmers and consumers, making India world’s largest milk producer. India contributed 24 percent of the global milk production, with a total of 221.06 million metric tonnes in the fiscal year 2021-22. In 1965, the formation of NDDB led to the creation of an extensive plan called "Operation Flood" during 1970-71. The initial stage of this initiative covered the period from 1971 to 1981. Following this, the second phase, labelled as "Operation Flood II," occurred from April 1981 to March 1985. Subsequently, the program entered in its third phase. The core aim of this endeavour was to boost milk production nationwide. Notably, the eastern region of India, Odisha, witnessed a significant upswing in milk production starting in 1981. This surge was attributed to the strengthening of milk cooperative societies in the state. The present investigation was carried out to measure the development performance of dairy cooperative in Odisha. The objective of the study was to analyse the structural change and performance of dairy cooperatives, impact of dairy cooperative society on member and non-member, constraints faced by member dairy farmers and suggestion for promotion of dairy cooperative society. Primary and secondary data were utilised to evaluate the study's objectives. The primary data was gathered from 80 member and 80 non-member dairy farmers, while secondary data was gathered from different published sources such as the OMFED annual report, other publications, magazines, newspapers, and journals. The data was evaluated using the compound annual growth rate, the Heckman two-stage model, and principal component analysis. Physical performance at the federation level between 2010-2011 and 2019-2020. It showed that organised DCS was growing at a rate of 1.09 percent per year however functional DCS was growing at a rate only of 0.41 percent per year, and milk procurement is growing at a rate of 1.77 percent per year. The study also revealed that memberships climbed with a CAGR of 0.98 percent, reflecting the federation's stability and ability to attract members. The federation's financial performance over a decade shows consistent growth with positive Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGR) of 2.39 percent for turnover, 4.14 percent for gross profit, and 2 percent for net profit. Thus, the performance of dairy cooperatives in the state appears to be quite satisfying. The union level experienced growth in functional societies, membership, milk procurement per day and per year, and pourer members, with CAGR rates of 3.04 percent, 0.51 percent, 5.28 percent, and 2.79 percent respectively. The financial performance highlights a 2.03 percent Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in net profit, 2 percent CAGR in turnover, and 1.3 percent CAGR in share capital across a decade (2010-2011 to 2019-2020). The data signifies consistent growth in net profit, turnover, and share capital, underlining operational efficiency and financial well-being of the union. The research highlights critical characteristics that influence cooperative membership. Distance from the cooperative centre reduces the chance of participation, but higher milk prices and availability to veterinary services increase the taking of membership. Household age exhibits a negative correlation with membership, while distance from the market correlates positive. The study clearly demonstrated the positive influence of dairy cooperatives on the income of member household in Odisha. The study also looked at the problems faced by member dairy farmers. The major constraints faced by them were healthcare and breeding problem followed by production constraints and unavailability credit facility. The respondents sampled indicated a need for the extension of veterinary services and healthcare facilities at the society level to ensure the continued health of milch animals, which is essential. Hence, attention from the union might be required.EnglishThesis