In a significant move aimed at enhancing the viability and health standards of dairy operations in Delhi, the Delhi High Court has instructed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) commissioner to explore the involvement of prominent cooperatives, such as Amul or Mother Dairy, in establishing a milk collection center at Ghogha Dairy.
This initiative is to provide dairy owners with a steady market for their milk and to promote the self-sustainability of the dairy colony.
The court’s directive follows its recent request for a comprehensive plan on the expeditious allotment of plots in the Ghogha Dairy area, designed to accommodate dairy owners relocating from Bhalswa Dairy.
During proceedings, the MCD’s counsel presented a master plan for Ghogha Dairy but noted that the current design lacks designated spaces for grazing and cooperative collection facilities.
The MCD House and the court however will receive the final layout plan by 25 August.
Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora emphasized that integrating a cooperative for milk collection could significantly benefit dairy owners and ensure a ready consumer base.
The court’s recommendation underscores its broader goal of improving health standards and ensuring a consistent supply of uncontaminated milk for Delhi’s residents.
Delhi Court Addresses Bhalswa Dairy Residents’ Displacement Amid Demolition
In conjunction with this directive, the court is also addressing several petitions from residents of Bhalswa Dairy who face displacement due to demolition or sealing actions.
These petitions are part of a larger case concerning the dire conditions across nine dairy colonies in Delhi, including Kakrola, Goela, Nangli Shakrawati, Jharoda, Bhalswa, Ghazipur, Shahbad Daulatpur, Madanpur Khadar, and Masoodpur Dairy.
The court highlighted its primary focus on the well-being of the city’s future generations and the quality of milk production.
It condemned the practice of feeding dairy cattle with waste from landfills, which compromises milk quality and public health.
The court stressed that shifting dairies away from landfill sites and improving infrastructure at new sites are crucial for ensuring healthy milk production.
In addition to relocating Bhalswa Dairy, the MCD is tasked with addressing unauthorized constructions and improving living conditions in existing dairy colonies.
The court’s previous orders reflect concerns over unsanitary conditions and the encroachment of commercial structures in dairy areas, which have deviated from their intended use.
The MCD has identified 800 illegal structures in these colonies and plans to relocate over 400 dairies to Ghogha Dairy.
This relocation aims to restore the original purpose of dairy plots and ensure they are solely for cattle sheds, rather than residential or commercial developments.
The court’s comprehensive approach seeks to enhance the infrastructure for relocated dairies, including provisions for grazing, biogas plants, sewage facilities, veterinary care, and integrated milk processing.
This multifaceted strategy underscores the court’s commitment to improving the health, hygiene, and ethical standards of dairy operations in Delhi.
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