Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India’s success at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 in São Paulo, where Indian artisanal cheeses secured four medals, including a prestigious Super Gold. The competition featured entries from over 30 countries and was judged by 350 experts, marking a significant global achievement for India’s dairy sector.
During his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme, PM Modi emphasized the role of local innovation and traditional practices in this victory, highlighting the contributions of yak herders and dairy producers from Ladakh. Yak herder Thenlay Nurboo, expressing gratitude for the recognition, thanked PM Modi and the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, for acknowledging their efforts.
Nurboo acknowledged the collective efforts of various institutions and individuals, including the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Directorate of Animal/Sheep Husbandry & Fisheries, UT Ladakh, in achieving this milestone. The recognition on a national platform is expected to boost morale among local producers and draw global attention to Ladakh’s traditional cheese-making practices, especially those using yak milk.
The mention in PM Modi’s address is seen as a significant step towards promoting indigenous dairy products from remote regions like Ladakh, potentially leading to increased recognition and market opportunities for these communities.
