The concerted efforts of the Yogi Adityanath government to bring white revolution in Uttar Pradesh have resulted in investments exceeding Rs 9000 crore pouring into the dairy sector. This surge in investment is poised to create extensive employment opportunities for the youth of the state on a significant scale.
Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched the Banas Kashi Complex in Varanasi, which is expected to generate employment, directly or indirectly, for lakhs of people in Purvanchal.
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Additionally, through GBC 4.0, several major dairy companies in the state have taken steps to bring their investments to fruition.
It is believed that the establishment of these dairy companies will not only strengthen the dairy sector in the state but also become a powerful means of employment for the people.
State Dairy Commissioner Shashi Bhushan Lal Susheel said here on Sunday that after Varanasi, Banaskantha DCMPU Limited is planning to set up a dairy unit with a handling capacity of 10 lakh liters of milk per day in the first phase, which can be increased to 15 lakh liters per day in the second phase. The company has invested Rs 800 crore in Baghpat which will create 4000 employment opportunities.
Similarly, CP Milk and Food Products Private Limited is currently providing its services through three manufacturing units in UP. This is providing direct and indirect employment to thousands of people in the state.
In order to expand its units in UP, the company has now invested Rs 300 crore in Barabanki, creating job opportunities for 90 people. CP Milk retails 17 high-quality dairy products manufactured from fresh milk procured directly from over 1.65 lakh dairy farmers.
In addition to this, Smart Grid Pvt. Ltd. is planning to establish its unit in Gonda at a cost of Rs 1100 crore, providing employment opportunities for more than 3000 people.
Similarly, Rinku Dairy Prop Bareilly is setting up an enterprise with an investment of Rs 490 crore, and another unit in Shahjahanpur with an investment of Rs 300 crore, creating job opportunities for more than 1300 people.
Similarly, Bareilly Dairies Ltd. is investing Rs 300 crore. Mitra Seva Insurance and Fintech Pvt. Ltd. is investing Rs 300 crore, Gopal Ji Dairy is investing Rs 252 crore in Hapur, Creamy Foods is investing Rs 250 crore in Bulandshahr, Pradhan Milk Chilling Plant is investing Rs 250 crore in Meerut, and Dairy Craft is investing Rs 212 crore in Bareilly, generating employment for thousands of people.
Through these companies, the Yogi government is confident that not only will UP become self-reliant in the dairy sector but will also play a significant role for other states. Moreover, it will be capable of providing employment to people on a large scale.
It is noteworthy that the Banas Kashi Complex is ready to be the driving force for employment in Purvanchal. On February 23, PM Modi inaugurated the largest plant of Amul, Banas Dairy.
This project will provide indirect employment to about 1 lakh people. With its commencement, the income of farmers and cattle herders in Purvanchal will also double. At the end of the year, the dairy producers will also receive a percentage of the company’s dividend.
Notably, the foundation stone for this plant, built at a cost of Rs 622 crores, was laid by PM Modi on December 23, 2021. Banas Dairy Amul Industrial Area is situated in 30 acres in Karkhiyaon, Agro Park.
This will bring employment to about 1346 villages of Purvanchal. With this project, about 750 people will get employment in the factory, and approximately 2,350 people will get employment in the field.
