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40,000 litres capacity 2nd dairy plant starts functioning in Tripura

Agartala, May 17 (UNI) Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha Saturday reiterated the state’s five-year roadmap to achieve self-sufficiency in fish, meat, milk, and egg production.
Speaking at the inauguration of a Dairy plant in Bamutia, near Agartala Dr Saha said the Animal Resources Development Department is working diligently to meet this target.
The dairy plant with a processing capacity of 40,000 liters per day, was inaugurated in the presence of Union Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh. The project has been developed under the National Programme for Dairy Development.
"The government has placed special emphasis on animal husbandry alongside agriculture and horticulture. Rural financial development through livestock and dairy farming is a key priority," said the Chief Minister.
He added that the state government has provided land for the project, which was built at a total cost of Rs 22 crore in 90:10 ratio. This is the second major dairy unit in Tripura.
The new dairy unit is expected to benefit residents across West Tripura, Khowai, Sepahijala, Gomati, and South Tripura districts. It will produce a variety of high-quality dairy products including milk, curd, paneer, lassi, and ice cream, said state Animal Resources Development Minister Sudhangsu Das.
Das stressed the importance of improving the supply chain from producers to consumers, maintaining product quality, and strengthening the marketing system. He also called for skill development training for officials and workers involved in the sector.
“We need to focus on village-based milk collection and promote animal husbandry. Increased sales will translate into better incomes for farmers,” he added.
Union Minister Singh underlined the importance of strengthening the cooperative and animal husbandry sectors to uplift rural livelihoods and ensure holistic socio-economic development in the state.
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