- He will inaugurate 120 tonnes per day milk powder plant, and 3 lakh litre per day UHT milk plant, and break ground for a 30 tonne per day cheese and whey processing plant.
- We at Sabar Dairy are committed to supporting the government’s vision and mission and contributing to increasing farmers’ income: Shamalbhai Patel, Chairman of Sabar Dairy, and Chairman of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF).
- Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, Navsari MP and Gujarat BJP President CR Paatil, and Gujarat Cooperation & Industries Minister Jagdish Vishwakarma will be the guests of honour.
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
HIMMATNAGAR, NEW DELHI, JULY 26
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple projects worth over Rs 1,000 crore of Sabarkantha District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (Sabar Dairy) on July 28, Thursday.
“The projects aim to empower local farmers and milk producers and increase their income. This will also give a boost to the rural economy in the region,” the Prime Minister’s Office said.
Prime Minister will inaugurate the Powder Plant at Sabar Dairy with a capacity of around 120 metric tonnes per day (MTPD). The total cost of the entire project is more than Rs 300 crores. The layout of the plant meets global food safety standards. It is highly energy efficient with almost zero emission. The plant is equipped with the latest and fully automated bulk packing line.
Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Aseptic Milk Packaging Plant at Sabar Dairy. It is a state of the art plant having capacity of 3 Lakh Litre per day. The project has been executed with a total investment of around Rs 125 crores. The plant has the latest automation system with highly energy efficient and environment friendly technology. The project will help ensure better remuneration to milk producers.
Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of the Sabar Cheese & Whey Drying Plant Project. The estimated outlay of the project is around Rs 600 crores. The Plant will manufacture Cheddar Cheese (20 MTPD), Mozzarella Cheese (10 MTPD) and Processed Cheese (16 MTPD). Whey generated during manufacturing of cheese shall also be dried at Whey Drying Plant, having capacity of 40 MTPD.
Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, Navsari MP and Gujarat BJP President CR Paatil, and Gujarat Cooperation & Industries Minister Jagdish Vishwakarma will be the guests of honour on the occasion.
“India is committed to becoming self-reliant in various areas under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi. We at Sabar Dairy are committed to supporting the government’s vision and mission and contributing to increasing farmers’ income. Our new milk powder plant, the UHT milk plant, and the cheese and whey processing plant will go a long way in contributing to enhancing the supply of high-quality milk and milk products and boosting the incomes of our members,” said Shamalbhai Patel, Chairman of Sabar Dairy, and Chairman of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF).
Sabar Dairy is a part of GCMMF, which makes and markets a whole range of milk and milk products under the Amul brand. Amul is celebrating its 75th year and marked the milestone with a group turnover of Rs. 61,000 crore, further consolidating its position as the largest food and FMCG brand in the country. It is also ranked as the 8th largest dairy organisation in the world.
