Amul is keen in hand holding the state government in offering know-how and technical support to increase yield. Photo: Ramesh Pathania/MintKolkata: The dairy industry has immense potential in West Bengal as both raw material and demand are present and Amul has already firmed up a Rs 200 crore new processing plant in the state. The state produces five million tonne of raw milk against a demand of 10-12 million tonne. Amul has already firmed up to set up a centralised milk processing plant on a 17 acre plot at Sankrail food park in Howrah from West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation. Meanwhile, Indian Dairy Association chairman (east) R Chattopadyay said an international dairy conference would be held in Bengal in 2019 to bring the state in focus.

Source: Mint August 06, 2017 03:45 UTC