Amit Shah to open Rs 16.80 crore dairy plant in Bhopal
Union Minister Amit Shah will open a new Rs 16.80 crore fermented product dairy plant in Bhopal to boost Sanchi's value-added dairy production.
In a significant boost to Madhya Pradesh's dairy sector, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is set to inaugurate a state-of-the-art fermented product dairy plant in Bhopal on October 3. Located within the Bhopal Cooperative Milk Union premises, this new facility aims to revolutionize milk processing and expand the reach of value-added dairy goods in the region.
A massive investment in dairy technology
The project represents a total investment of Rs 16.80 crore. The financial structure of the plant includes a substantial grant of Rs 6 crore from the Government of India, while the remaining Rs 10.80 crore has been contributed by the Bhopal Cooperative Milk Union. This collaborative funding ensures that the facility is equipped with modern machinery to handle large-scale production efficiently.
The plant is designed with a robust milk processing capacity of 40,000 litres per day. By integrating modern and systematic processing systems, the facility will link traditional milk production with advanced technology, specifically aimed at enhancing the variety and quality of products under the Sanchi brand.
Daily production breakdown
The new plant is not just about volume; it is about diversity. The facility is engineered to produce a wide array of popular fermented and value-added dairy items every single day. The projected daily capacities include:
- Milk: 10,000 litres
- Curd: 10,000 litres
- Buttermilk: 30,000 litres
- Lassi: 1,000 litres
- Shrikhand: 800 kg
- Mawa: 1,000 kg
Strengthening the Sanchi brand
According to Jaidev Biswas, the Managing Director of the Bhopal Cooperative Milk Union, this initiative is a crucial step toward modernizing dairy processing. He noted that the plant will play a vital role in promoting value-added products like lassi, shrikhand, and mawa, effectively integrating the cooperative dairy system with contemporary technology.
By supplementing the existing infrastructure, the new facility will allow the Bhopal Cooperative Milk Union to diversify its offerings. This expansion is expected to align production more closely with market demands, ultimately strengthening the entire processing and marketing chain for milk-based products in Madhya Pradesh.