Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Amul Bengal Dairy Project Launched
The Amul Bengal Dairy Project is a big new dairy factory in West Bengal, India.
It will be the world's largest curd production plant.
The project was started by Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, and Suvendu Adhikari, the Chief Minister of West Bengal.
It will process a lot of milk every day and make lots of curd and other dairy products.
This project will help many dairy farmers, especially women, by giving them a better market for their milk.
It will also create jobs and help the local economy.
The project is part of efforts to improve dairy farming and cooperatives in the state.
Amul Bengal Dairy Project is a Rs 700-crore integrated dairy facility in Howrah.
It will be the world's largest curd production plant, processing 30 lakh litres of milk daily.
The project will benefit over 1.25 lakh dairy farmers, including 30,000 women.
It aims to strengthen dairy infrastructure and create employment opportunities.
The project is part of efforts to expand dairy cooperatives and improve milk processing in West Bengal.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF)
- What
- Foundation stone laid for Amul Bengal Dairy Project
- When
- July 19, 2026
- Where
- Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town, West Bengal
- Why
- To strengthen dairy infrastructure, benefit dairy farmers, and create employment opportunities
Government and Amul
Previous State Government
Industrial Climate
Government and Amul
The project reflects West Bengal's improving industrial climate and signals a new phase of industrial development.
Previous State Government
The previous state government is implicitly criticized for not fostering a conducive industrial environment.
- Project Cost
- Rs 700 crore
- Location
- Sankrail Food Park, Howrah
- Milk Processing Capacity
- 30 lakh litres per day
- Curd Production
- 1,000 tonnes per day
- Beneficiaries
- Over 1.25 lakh dairy farmers, including 30,000 women