Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Jharkhand Aims for Surplus Milk Production in 5-7 Years
Jharkhand is working hard to produce a lot more milk!
They've opened a new factory that turns extra milk into powder, so they don't have to rely on other states.
They're also building a plant to make animal feed from leftover fruits and vegetables.
The government wants to help farmers make more money and become a top milk producer in the country.
They are also supporting farmers through various means and making efforts to promote agriculture and animal husbandry.
They hope to have enough milk to sell to other places in about 5 to 7 years!
Jharkhand's Chief Minister announced the state's goal to become a surplus milk producer within 5-7 years.
The state inaugurated its first milk powder generation plant with a capacity of 20 MT per day.
A silage plant was inaugurated to produce animal feed from fruit and vegetable residues.
The new milk powder plant will eliminate reliance on other states for milk powder conversion.
The government is supporting farmers and working to boost milk, fish, and meat production.
- Who
- Jharkhand's Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Agriculture Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey.
- What
- Jharkhand is aiming to become a surplus milk-producing state in the next 5-7 years, with the inauguration of a milk powder plant and a silage plant.
- When
- Recently, as stated by the Chief Minister.
- Where
- Jharkhand, specifically Ranchi.
- Why
- To become self-sufficient in milk production, augment farmers' income, and reduce dependence on other states for milk powder.
- Location
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Target Timeframe
- 5-7 years
- Milk Powder Plant Capacity
- 20 MT per day
- Milk Powder Plant Cost
- Rs 80 crore
- Key Dairy
- Medha Dairy