Jalgaon Jilha Sahakari Dudh Utpadak Sangh Maryadit, Jalgaon also known as Jalgaon Milk Union (JMU) was established in 1971 under the Operation Flood Programme-I of Govt. of India. It is a well-known name in Dairy Sector of India. The JMU sells its products by the name of ‘ Vikas’. JMU recorded turnover of Rs. 506/- crore in the year 2019-20.
JMU procures more than 3.00 lakhs litres of milk per day during the peak season, sells around 2.00 lakh litres of milk per day in retail. The Union has fully automatic SCADA based 5.00 LLPD of milk processing plant, 3.00 LLPD packing and storage facilities. Apart from milk the Jalgaon Milk Union sells Dahi, Lassi, Butter Milk, Paneer, Shrikhand, Flavoured Milk, Khoa, Peda and Ghee.
The Union has 15.00 MT powder making facility. The Sangh is known for its quality of White Buter and SMP all over India and it is a well-known brand in and around Jalgaon in milk and ghee.
The Union has clear cut goals of uplifting the lot of farmers by giving them their due and making sure that the end user gets best quality milk products at most reasonable prices. In fact, the Sangh has carved out a special niche for itself and its products in the public eye and has become market leader in the region.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
JMU collects, milk from around 1000 villages of Jalgaon district through primary level co-operative societies from 1 lakh producer members.
A training center has been established for training and orientation of milk producing farmers and rural youth for rearing the best quality milch animals and managing their own business affairs. Leadership and other Development programmes for rural women are also regularly organized.
The milk union has initiated:
- Setting up Bulk Milk Coolers in selected Dairy Co-operative Societies (DCS), a step in the direction of clean milk production.
- Coverage of farmers under Life Insurance Schemes.
- Technological upgradation of DCS through computerization for bringing full transparency in their operations.
- Arranging Cattle loans from various Banks for increasing the animal wealth and milk production in the district.
WE ARE HIRING! | Join Our Team at Vikas Dairy – Jalgaon Jilha Sahakari Dudh Utpadak Sangh Maryadit
📍 Location: Shivaji Nagar Road, Jalgaon, Maharashtra
An Agriculture Officer in the dairy sector has responsibilities ranging from ensuring compliance with regulations to promoting best practices and providing technical support to farmers. This includes inspecting dairy farms, analyzing animal health, advising on feeding and breeding, and overseeing the quality of milk production. They also play a role in promoting financial products like loans and
ensuring their proper disbursement and repayment.
Specific responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensuring farms adhere to state and municipal standards for dairy production.
Inspecting farms for hygiene, animal welfare, and disease control.
Monitoring milk quality and safety standards.
Enforcing regulations related to feed, water, and veterinary care.
Technical Support and Advice:
Providing guidance on animal health, nutrition, and breeding practices.
Advising on sustainable farming practices to minimize environmental impact.
Offering training and workshops on new technologies and techniques.
Troubleshooting problems related to milk production and animal health.
Financial and Administrative:
Promoting financial products like loans to dairy farmers.
Evaluating loan applications and ensuring proper disbursement.
Supervising loan repayments and adherence to financial guidelines.
Maintaining records of inspections, actions taken, and financial transactions.
Community Engagement and Reporting:
Fostering relationships with farmers and local communities.
Collecting data on agricultural practices and market trends.
Preparing reports on farm performance and compliance issues.
Collaborating with other agricultural bodies and research institutions.
In essence, an Agriculture Officer in the dairy sector acts as a bridge between regulatory
bodies, farmers, and financial institutions, ensuring the sustainable and efficient production of safe and high-quality dairy products.
Technical Skills:
Animal Husbandry
Milk Production
Dairy Farm Operations
Soil and Water Management
Disease Management
General Conditions:
i) Application to be submitted in prescribed format only.
ii) Application must reach within given time. Application received after the given time
may be rejected.
iii) Preference will be given to Marathi speaking candidates.
iv) Salary will not be a constraint for deserving candidate.
Candidate should fill application in prescribed Format and send on vikas_hr@vikas.coop (Post name should be mentioned in Mail Subject) along with Scanned Testimonials/ Documents (Education Qualification, Work Experience, Last Salary Slip etc.)
Or
Send Application by post at office address.
Application should be address to:
The Managing Director
Jalgaon Jilha Sahakari Dudh
Utpadak Sangh Maryadit, Jalgaon
Post Box No. 32, Shivaji Nagar Road
Jalgaon – 425 001 (Maharashtra)
Along with Testimonials/ Documents (Education Qualification, Work Experience, Last Salary Slip etc.)
*candidate should write name of applied post for, on the right top corner of the packet .
Management Reserves rights for cancellation of any application as well as selection of
the candidate by giving relaxation in age
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