Amit Shah to inaugurate Modern Madhur Dairy Plant in Gujarat

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to inaugurate a newly built, fully automated milk processing and packaging plant of Madhur Dairy at Dashela village in Gandhinagar district on May 17, 2026.

Constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 128 crore, the advanced facility has an initial milk processing capacity of 2.5 lakh litres per day, which can be expanded to 5 lakh litres daily as per future demand. With the commissioning of the new plant, Madhur Dairy’s overall milk processing and packaging capacity is expected to reach 5 lakh litres per day, strengthening its position as one of the leading cooperative dairy unions in Gandhinagar district.

Officials said the expansion will enable the dairy to process the entire milk procurement from local producers while ensuring better returns for farmers and improved availability of quality milk and dairy products for consumers. The project is also expected to enhance production capabilities for products marketed under the Madhur and Amul brands.

Affiliated with Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, Madhur Dairy has been working to support dairy farmers and supply affordable dairy products since its establishment in 1971. The cooperative began operations with just four milk societies and a daily procurement of around 6,400 litres of milk.

Over the decades, the dairy has recorded steady growth. During 2025-26, average daily milk procurement reportedly reached around 2.76 lakh litres, while annual turnover has risen to nearly Rs 628 crore from just Rs 7 lakh in its early years.

The dairy union has also undertaken several infrastructure and expansion projects in recent years as part of its long-term growth strategy, aimed at improving the economic condition of milk producers across the district.