The students of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) in association with STEADY association, ECE undertook a field visit to Nandini Dairy, a unit of the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) on 11/09/25. The objective was to understand the functioning of a large-scale cooperative dairy, its socio-economic importance, and to relate the observations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Following observations were made during the visit. Milk Procurement & Farmer Involvement: Farmers supply milk to village-level societies where quality tests are conducted before collection. Processing and Packaging: Modern equipment is used for pasteurization and packaging, though plastic pouches remain a concern. Employment and Livelihoods: The dairy provides income opportunities for rural communities, especially for women farmers. Sustainability Efforts: Certain by-products are reused, but energy usage and water consumption remain high.

Connection to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty – Providing stable income to farmers through cooperative structures.

SDG 2: Zero Hunger – Supplying nutritious milk and dairy products to the population.

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Ensuring availability of safe, pasteurized milk.

SDG 5: Gender Equality – Empowering women farmers through cooperative participation.

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Creating jobs in collection, processing, logistics, and sales.

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – Using modern technology for processing and cold storage.

SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Highlighting the need to shift toward eco-friendly packaging and resource optimization.

SDG 13: Climate Action – Opportunities exist for renewable energy adoption and carbon footprint reduction.

The collective guidance of the Principal, support of the HOD, coordination of Dr. Praveen Shenoy, and efforts of the department coordinator and association coordinator were instrumental in making the visit a grand success.