India's First Camel Milk Plant: Sarhad Dairy's Transformative Impact

Sarhad Dairy, known as India's first camel milk processing plant, procured 4,754 litres of camel milk daily in 2024-25, paying Rs 8.72 crore to over 350 farming families. Established in 2009, it supports over 900 cooperative societies and 80,000 producers, with a peak milk production of 3.38 lakh litres per day.

India's pioneering camel milk processing plant, Sarhad Dairy, procured 4,754 litres of camel milk daily during the fiscal year 2024-25, according to officials. Payments totaling Rs 8.72 crore were made to over 350 camel farming families, marking a significant boost in the region's agricultural sector.

The Bhuj-based dairy collaborates with more than 900 cooperative societies, processing up to 4 lakh litres of milk per day from approximately 80,000 producers. In addition to its expansive milk operations, Sarhad Dairy runs a significant cattle feed plant and an ice cream production facility, with 50,000 litres of ice cream produced daily.

Founded in 2009 during Narendra Modi's tenure as Gujarat chief minister, the dairy underscores its commitment to health by producing camel milk, known for its rich mineral content and health benefits. Sarhad Dairy's facilities include India's first deodorizing camel milk plant, inaugurated in 2019. The dairy's innovations and sustainability efforts have earned it notable awards and recognition.