CHENNAI – 5 Nov, 2026 Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh Inaugurated Microbiology Laboratory, Launched Churpi Traceability Initiative and Fodder Plus FPO Products in Sikkim.
Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Alias Lalan Singh), Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, participated in a programme organised by the Sikkim Milk Union (SMU) at Gangtok, Sikkim, on 3 November 2026. The programme focused on strengthening dairy infrastructure, expanding cooperative networks and promoting value addition in the dairy sector.
The Union Minister inaugurated the Microbiology Laboratory of the Sikkim Milk Union under the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD). The facility was aimed at strengthening microbiological testing and quality assessment, thereby contributing to improved quality assurance and food safety in the dairy sector. He also inspected the exhibition stalls showcasing dairy products and other initiatives of the Sikkim Milk Union.