PM Modi dedicates to the nation and lays the foundation stone of multiple development projects at Banas Dairy Sankul in Diyodar, Banaskantha

The new dairy complex is a greenfield project.

It will enable the processing of about 30 lakh litres of milk, produce about 80 tonnes of butter, one lakh litres of ice cream, 20 tonnes of condensed milk (Khoya) and 6 tonnes of chocolate daily.

The potato processing plant will produce different types of processed potato products like french fries, potato chips, aloo tikki, patties etc, many of which will be exported in other countries.

These plants will empower the local farmers and give a boost to the rural economy in the region.

The Prime Minister also dedicated the Banas Community Radio Station to the nation. This Community Radio Station has been established to provide farmers key scientific information related to agriculture and animal husbandry.

It is expected that the radio station will connect with over 5 lakh farmers of about 1700 villages.

The Prime Minister dedicated to the nation the expanded facilities for the production of cheese products and whey powder at the Banas dairy plant in Palanpur.

Also, the Prime Minister dedicated to the nation, Organic Manure and Biogas plant established at Dama, Gujarat.

The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of four gobar gas plants of 100 tonnes capacity to be established at Khimana, Ratanpura – Bhildi, Radhanpur and Thawar.

Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendrabhai Patel was among those present on the occasion.

Before the event, the Primer Minister tweeted about his association with Banas dairy and shared photographs from his visits in 2013 and 2016.

The Prime Minister said, “In the last several years, the Banas Dairy has become a hub for empowering local communities, especially farmers and women. I am particularly proud of the Dairy’s innovative zeal which is seen in their various products. Their continued focus on honey is also laudatory.”

Modi also praised the efforts and spirit of the people of Banaskantha.

He said, “I would like to applaud the people of Banaskantha for their hardwork and spirit of resilience. The manner in which this district has made a mark in agriculture is commendable. Farmers embraced new technologies, focused on water conservation and the results are for all to see.”