Dr Meenesh Shah

Chairman & Managing Director, National Dairy Development Board, India

Dr Meenesh Shah has an illustrious and multifaceted career of 40 years in dairy sector.

Dr Shah is also the Chairman of Mother Dairy, Indian Immunologicals, IDMC, NDDB Dairy Services, NDDB Mrida, NDDB CALF, National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI), National Cooperative Organics Ltd., Pristine Biologicals. He is the Vice Chairman of Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) and is also on the General Council of National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).

Dr Shah has a wide international exposure and is the Member of the Board of International Dairy Federation (IDF), and is also on the Governing Board of Dairy Sustainability Framework.

Dr Shah has received several accolades for his exemplary contribution to the dairy sector which include- Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) degree from Kamdhenu University, 14th Dr Kurien Award of Indian Dairy Association, IDF Prize of Excellence Award 2023 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the work programme of International Dairy Federation and “Visionary Leadership Award 2025” by Agriculture Today Group.

Dr. Shah is a Dairy Technologist and a Post Graduate in Rural Management from the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA).

“Biogas is not just a source of clean energy and manure – it is a catalyst for transforming rural livelihoods. By turning cattle dung into a valuable resource, NDDB’s manure management models enable dairy farmers to become Atmanirbhar in both energy and fertilizer, while generating additional income streams and building climate-resilient communities. Our commitment to biogas reflects our firm belief that the path to a greener India begins in its villages.”