In a significant boost to Uttar Pradesh’s dairy sector, the projects initiated during the groundbreaking ceremony are set to attract investments totaling Rs 9,000 crore. Despite emerging as the top milk producer among states in 2022-23, the state faces challenges with low milk production capacity in cattle, presenting an opportunity for further enhancement.
During the inauguration of the Banas Kashi Complex in Varanasi on 23 February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that the project would directly employ around 3,000 individuals and indirectly benefit approximately 1 lakh people, particularly farmers in 1,346 villages of Purvanchal. The initiative is expected to contribute to the state’s economy and create employment opportunities.
Dairy Commissioner Shashi Bhushan Lal Sushil mentioned that the Banaskantha District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union plans to establish a dairy unit in Baghpat with an investment of Rs 800 crore. This facility, with an initial milk handling capacity of 10 lakh liters per day (expandable to 15 lakh liters per day in the second phase), is anticipated to create 4,000 job opportunities.
Furthermore, CP Milk and Food Products, already operating three manufacturing units in the state, has decided to expand with an additional investment of Rs 300 crore in Barabanki. This expansion project is expected to generate employment for 90 people and involves the direct procurement of milk from 1.65 lakh dairy farmers.
Smart Grid will establish its unit in Gonda for Rs 1,100 crore, creating 3,000 employment opportunities. Additionally, Rinku Dairy is investing Rs 490 crore in setting up an enterprise in Bareilly and Rs 300 crore for another unit in Shahjahanpur. Collectively, these projects will employ more than 1,300 individuals. The initiatives aim to strengthen the state’s dairy sector, stimulate economic growth, and improve employment prospects.
“Other major investments include a Rs 300 crore project by Bareilly Dairies Ltd, Rs 300 crore by Mitra Seva Insurance and Fintech Pvt Ltd, Rs 252 crore by Gopal Ji Dairy, Rs 250 crore by Creamy Foods in Bulandshahr, Rs 250 crore by Pradhan Milk Chilling Plant in Meerut, and Rs 212 crore by Dairy Craft in Bareilly,” said the commissioner.
