Amit Shah Inaugurates ₹350 Cr Sabar Dairy Plant in Haryana, Hails White Revolution 2.0

The newly inaugurated Sabar Dairy Plant, built at a cost of approximately ₹350 crore, is the country’s largest facility for the production of curd, yogurt, buttermilk, and dairy-based sweets.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the Sabar Dairy Plant in Rohtak, Haryana today, marking a significant step in the expansion of India’s cooperative-driven dairy sector. The event was attended by Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini, Union Minister of State for Cooperation Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, Union Minister Shri Rao Inderjit Singh, along with senior state leaders, cooperative representatives, and farmer groups.

A Milestone in India’s Dairy Sector

The newly inaugurated Sabar Dairy Plant, built at a cost of approximately ₹350 crore, is the country’s largest facility for the production of curd, yogurt, buttermilk, and dairy-based sweets. Designed to directly benefit milk producers, the plant will serve as a major supply hub for the Delhi–National Capital Region (Delhi-NCR), fulfilling the bulk of its demand for dairy products.

According to Shri Shah, the plant will produce 150 metric tonnes of curd, 10 metric tonnes of yogurt, 3 lakh liters of buttermilk, and 10,000 kilograms of sweets daily, creating vast market opportunities for farmers.

Strengthening Cooperative Foundations

In his address, Shri Amit Shah said the establishment of a separate Ministry of Cooperation by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has fulfilled a decades-old demand of India’s farmers. He said the ministry, created in 2021, has been working in tandem with state governments to strengthen the cooperative movement across the country, ensuring that every panchayat will have a cooperative society by 2029.

Tracing the legacy of Sabar Dairy, which began in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district under the efforts of pioneers like Tribhuvan Bhai, Bhura Bhai, and Galba Bhai, Shri Shah noted that cooperative dairies in Gujarat today involve 35 lakh women conducting annual business worth ₹85,000 crore. The model, he said, is being replicated across nine states including Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra.

Harnessing Technology and Innovation

The Union Minister highlighted the role of science and technology in dairy development. He called for the expansion of modern breeding methods such as embryo transfer technology and sex-determination for livestock, widely used in Gujarat, to Haryana and other states. He also emphasized organic farming, beekeeping, and biogas production as avenues for diversifying farmers’ incomes.

He added that under Amul’s leadership, Gujarat has become a hub of innovation in the dairy sector, and similar efforts are being extended nationwide.

Growth of India’s Dairy Economy

Shri Shah underlined that India’s dairy sector has grown by 70 percent in the past 11 years, making it the fastest-growing dairy sector globally. He presented key statistics:

• Milching animals increased from 86 million (2014–15) to 112 million (2025).

• Milk production rose from 146 million tonnes to 239 million tonnes in the same period.

• Production from indigenous breeds nearly doubled, from 29 million tonnes to 50 million tonnes.

• Per capita milk availability in India jumped from 124 grams per day to 471 grams per day.

Currently, about 8 crore farmers are directly associated with the dairy sector.

White Revolution 2.0 and Future Plans

The Home Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to White Revolution 2.0, under which:

• Over 75,000 new dairy societies will be established.

• Around 46,000 existing dairy cooperatives will be strengthened.

• Milk processing capacity will rise from the present 660 lakh liters per day to 1000 lakh liters (100 million liters) per day by 2028–29.

He stressed that these initiatives will ensure that profits flow directly to farmer households, particularly women engaged in milk production.

Towards Dairy Self-Reliance

Highlighting the government’s cooperative-based vision, Shri Shah announced the establishment of three new national cooperative societies focusing on:

1. Animal feed production,

2. Manure and waste management,

3. Use of dead animal remains in the circular economy.

He also referenced flagship schemes such as the National Gokul Mission, National Artificial Insemination Program, Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund, and the National Animal Disease Control Program.

The government’s long-term vision, Shri Shah noted, is to make India self-reliant not only in dairy production but also in dairy plant construction and research & development, tripling the pace of expansion in the coming years.

Haryana’s Contribution and National Pride

Commending Haryana’s consistent ranking among the top three states in per capita milk availability, the Minister said that policies under Prime Minister Modi have positioned India as the largest milk producer in the world. He added that with farmer-centric policies, cooperative empowerment, and modern technologies, India is well on its way to becoming a global dairy powerhouse.