Uttar Pradesh’s dairy industry has attracted Rs 500 crore in investment, with the potential to boost the state’s industrial development.
The new investment proposals are expected to shape the lives of rural people as a major source of employment and income generation.
During the third groundbreaking ceremony (GBC-3) on June 3 in Lucknow, projects worth Rs 482 crore were presented in this sector.
According to the pioneer, these projects include Duss Bareilly (Rs 80.3 crore) in Bareilly, Creamy Foods Limited (Rs 60 crore) in Bulandshahr, CP Milk, and Food Products Private Limited (Rs 118 crore) in Gorakhpur. And two projects — CP Milk and Food Products Private Limited worth Rs 100 crore and DUSS Lucknow worth Rs 124 crore — in Lucknow.
A government spokesman said on Monday that a thriving dairy sector in UP would help the state become self-sufficient, and contribute to doubling farmers’ income.
He emphasized the cooperative system’s goal of providing employment and services in society through the participation of workers and markets, and he stated that the sector plays an important role in achieving food security, reducing poverty, creating employment opportunities for women, and providing a consistent source of income for rural households.
The dairy industry offers alternative employment opportunities 365 days a year. Whereas crop production employs the rural workforce for 90 to 120 days.
