Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: THE Semen Station Management System (SSMS) is a comprehensive digital platform designed to streamline the production of Frozen Semen Doses (FSD) and ensure adherence to the Minimum Standard Protocols (MSP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) set by the Government. The system covers all core operations of semen stations, including bull lifecycle management, semen production, quality control, biosecurity, farm and fodder management, and sales tracking. It integrates with laboratory equipment and RFID bull tags for accurate, efficient, and traceable operations, ensuring every stage, from production to distribution, is digitally monitored.
SSMS is connected to the Information Network for Semen Production and Resource Management (INSPRM), a national portal that enables real-time data sharing between semen stations and field-level systems like INAPH (Information Network for Animal Productivity and Health). This integration allows complete traceability of semen doses supplied across the country and supports coordinated monitoring through a central database.
Data management
Information Network for Animal Productivity & Health (INAPH) is an application that facilitates capturing of real time reliable data on breeding, nutrition and health services delivered at farmer’s doorstep. It helps to assess and monitor progress of the projects. Efficient data management is central to evidence-based planning and informed decision-making in the dairy sector. The Internetbased Dairy Information System (i-DIS) developed by the NDDB provides a unified digital platform for dairy cooperatives, milk unions, federations, and other allied units to systematically collect, share, and analyse data.
Currently, around 198 milk unions, 29 marketing dairies, 54 cattlefeed plants, and 15 federations across the country are part of i-DIS, contributing to the creation of a reliable and comprehensive national cooperative dairy industry database. This data-driven ecosystem supports strategic decision-making and policy formulation within the dairy sector.
Route optimisation
Efficient milk collection and distribution are vital for the success of India’s dairy supply chain. To make this process more cost-effective and systematic, the National Dairy Development Board has introduced milk route optimisation using GIS (Geographical Information System) technology. This digital approach replaces manual planning by mapping milk procurement and distribution routes on digitised maps, allowing easy visualisation of multiple route options and supporting data-driven decision-making. Using GIS-based route planning helps reduce transportation distance, fuel costs, and time, improving overall efficiency in milk procurement and delivery.
The NDDB launched a milk route optimisation exercise in August 2022 under the Vidarbha Marathwada Dairy Development Project, where routes for four milk chilling centres were redesigned, leading to notable savings in transportation costs. Similar exercises in Varanasi Milk Union, West Assam Milk Union, Jharkhand Milk Federation, and Indore Milk Union have also produced encouraging results.
Dynamic software
To help cooperatives adopt this technology widely, NDDB has developed a web-based dynamic route planning software that enables fleet and route optimisation in a structured, scientific, and user-friendly manner.
In conclusion, the dairy sector in the country is undergoing a remarkable digital transformation led by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Through integrated platforms such as NDLM, AMCS, NDERP, SSMS, i-DIS, and route optimisation tools, the sector is moving towards greater efficiency, transparency, and inclusiveness.