Kulavalli Community Dairy is a social enterprise located near the village of Kulavalli in Northern Karnataka, India.
We aim to produce top quality, pure, fresh milk for sale in the area, with all proceeds being donated to NGO partners engaged in child welfare activities.
A dairy with a difference
Welfare is paramount
Our herd of 200 cows will produce over 3000 litres of milk per day once the farm is fully operational. Working with our advisor from the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) Vet School in the UK, we strive to make our cows as comfortable, healthy and happy as they can be, and the milk as pure, fresh and nutritious as possible.
A community project
Over 70% of rural households in India rely on livestock rearing. The farm will work with local cattle owners to help provide them with veterinary and nutritional support for their cows, to help improve animal health, maximise milk production and ultimately support the livelihoods of people in the Kulavalli Community.
Supporting Education
Amongst India’s under-10s, 41% are poor. Malnutrition, lack of education, sanitation and housing are the main causes of child poverty. Through our NGO partners we will support programmes for child poverty reduction, sustainable education and innovative ways to improve young people’s lives.
Global Responsibility
We subscribe to the World Health Organization’s “One Health Agenda”: an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems.
One Health Agenda
Our Journey
The Idea Takes Shape
The idea for a community dairy farm arose from a 25-year partnership between Scottish charity Scottish Love in Action, and Indian NGOs
Foundation Creation
The Pipal Foundation was created as a sister charity to Scottish Love in Action
Company Creation
Pipals Community Dairy Farm (Pvt Ltd) was created in India to operate the Kulavalli Community Dairy
Land Purchase
27 acres of land was purchased for the community dairy after a long search for perfect soil conditions, water sources, and access to markets
Farm Construction
Construction of the dairy farm commenced in Summer 2025
Cows Arrive
The first cows will arrive on the farm in January 2026
First Milk Produced
We are on track to produced our first milk in Spring 2026
Pipals Community Dairy Farm
Kulavalli Community Dairy is managed by Pipals Community Dairy Farm (Pvt Ltd), an Indian company established for the purposes of overseeing this social enterprise.
Scottish Love in Action
Scottish Love in Action works with local partners in India to empower vulnerable children and young people to change their lives.
Visit the Scottish Love In Action webpage
The Pipal Foundation
The Pipal Foundation was established to oversee the creation of this project and ensure the generous funds donated are utilised in the best way to achieve a sustainable initiative.
The Pipal Foundation is a ‘sister charity’ to Scottish Love in Action.