Bihar bets big on value-added dairy, launches 20 MTPD curd and lassi plant with global ambitions

Patna, July 27: Bihar on Monday signalled its intent to emerge as a stronger player in India's fast-growing dairy industry with the foundation stone laying of a modern 20 metric tonne per day (MTPD) curd and lassi processing plant in Nalanda by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. The project marks a significant expansion of COMFED's flagship brand Sudha, aimed at meeting the rising demand for value-added dairy products while preparing the brand to compete in global markets as India strengthens its position as the world's largest milk producer. The new facility, coming up at the Biharsharif Dairy Project, is expected to substantially enhance Sudha's production capacity for curd and lassi, expand its market footprint, and encourage further investments in dairy processing. It also reinforces Bihar's efforts to build a robust dairy value chain that delivers higher returns to farmers while positioning the state to capitalise on India's growing competitive advantage in the global dairy sector. The expansion is closely aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi' (Prosperity through Cooperation) and the objectives of White Revolution 2.0, launched by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. As India seeks to strengthen its dairy cooperative movement and enhance the...