DDC Faces Financial and Staffing Crisis Despite Balen Shah's Promotion of Yak Cheese
Summary
Despite Prime Minister Balen Shah's promotion of Yak Cheese, the government-owned Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) faces financial challenges, staff shortages, and outdated technology affecting production and market competitiveness.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balen Shah's promotion of Yak Cheese has increased demand but exposed operational challenges at DDC.
- DDC owes Rs 50 crore to milk-producing farmers and has over 500 vacant skilled positions out of 1,063 sanctioned posts.
- DDC struggles with outdated machinery, informal market competition, and lack of effective leadership due to political interference.
- Frequent changes in General Managers over 11 years have led to instability and reduced the corporation's effectiveness.
