A 25-member delegation of dairy farmers from Sri Lanka visited India from 14–20 December 2025 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, 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.
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.
As part of the experiential learning component, the participants undertook site visits to key institutions and industry facilities. These engagements provided valuable insights into contemporary dairy ecosystems, modern production technologies, and evolving retail and supply-chain practices.
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.
