In line with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of building a prosperous and self-reliant India through the mantra of “Sahkar se Samriddhi,” and under the leadership of Hon’ble Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, the Ministry of Cooperation continues to strengthen the cooperative ecosystem across the country through modern infrastructure, technology-enabled systems and farmer-centric initiatives. As part of these efforts, Hon’ble Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah will inaugurate the Madhur Dairy Unit-2 Automatic Milk Processing and Packaging Plant at Dashela, Gandhinagar, Gujarat on 17th May, 2026. Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat and other dignitaries will also be present at the occasion.

The inauguration of the new dairy unit is expected to significantly enhance milk processing and packaging capacities in the region while strengthening the cooperative dairy network and improving value realisation for milk producers associated with the cooperative sector. The initiative reflects the Government’s commitment towards modernising the dairy cooperative ecosystem through advanced technology, quality assurance systems and efficient processing infrastructure.

During the programme, Hon’ble Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah will unveil the plaque of Madhur Dairy Unit-2 and visit the milk processing plant and viewing gallery. The Hon’ble Minister will also formally inaugurate the plant by launching the operational systems from the control room.

During the event, women milk producers associated with dairy cooperatives will honour the Hon’ble Minister with a Madhur Dairy product kit, highlighting the growing role of women in strengthening India’s cooperative dairy movement.

The programme will also include distribution of certificates to representatives of milk producer societies by the Hon’ble Union Home and Cooperation Minister, reaffirming the Government’s focus on strengthening grassroots dairy cooperatives and empowering milk producers through institutional support and modern infrastructure.

The inauguration of Madhur Dairy Unit-2 is expected to further accelerate cooperative-led rural development, generate enhanced livelihood opportunities for dairy farmers and contribute towards strengthening India’s dairy value chain through modern and sustainable cooperative models.

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