Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday met with top officials of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) and Amul Dairy to discuss investment opportunities in the state. The meeting included GCMMF managing director Jayen Mehta and Amit Vyas, head of the Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers' Union, also known as Amul Dairy, at the state secretariat.
Adhikari's Statement on Amul's Expansion
In a Facebook post, Adhikari stated, 'In the coming days, the investment and business expansion of a large, renowned organisation like Amul in Bengal will play a crucial role in the state's economic development, job creation, and the growth of the dairy industry. The meeting involved detailed discussions on the expansion of the organisation in Bengal, investment possibilities and the development of the dairy sector. The discussions were very fruitful, and I am hopeful that new horizons will open up through mutual cooperation between Bengal and Amul in the future.'
Investment and Plant Details
Amul has announced plans to invest Rs 600-650 crore to establish its first wholly-owned mega dairy processing plant at the Sankrail Food Park in Howrah. The integrated plant is set to feature the world's largest curd manufacturing facility, marking a significant milestone for the dairy cooperative in eastern India.
This investment is expected to boost the local dairy industry, create numerous jobs, and strengthen the economic ties between Gujarat and West Bengal. The plant will process milk and produce a range of dairy products, leveraging Amul's expertise and technology.
