Gyan Dairy, a leading producer of fresh milk and dairy products and a subsidiary of CP Milk & Food based in Uttar Pradesh, has expanded its daily milk production capacity from 11 lakh litres to 15 lakh litres. This strategic move aims to leverage the increasing demand for milk and dairy products in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
The organization has established an advanced facility in GIDA Phase II, Gorakhpur, with a daily capacity of five lakh litres, involving an investment of around INR 120 crores. Spanning 20067 square meters, this facility has contributed to the creation of more than 1800 direct and indirect jobs, providing benefits to over 1 lakh families involved in cattle rearing.
As of November 2023, based on animal husbandry statistics, Uttar Pradesh holds the largest share, accounting for 15.72% of the country’s milk and dairy product production. The state maintains its leading position by annually producing 319 lakh metric tonnes (MTPA) of milk and dairy products. The dairy market in Uttar Pradesh was valued at INR 1,626.7 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach INR 3,613.2 billion by 2028, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 14.24% during the period from 2023 to 2028.
“We started our journey in 2007 with just two products in our portfolio, namely Gyan Skimmed Milk Powder and Gyan Desi Ghee. Milk was procured from the market and transported to our plant. The income from the sale of milk had gone to middlemen, depriving dairy farmers of fair compensation for their produce”, said Mr. Jai Agarwal, managing director, of CP Milk & Food Prod
“The situation is different now and everything has changed considerably over the last 6 to 7 years. Today we have a total of four plants in Lucknow, Barabanki, Varanasi and Gorakhpur with an increased capacity of processing 15 lakh per day and providing a range of packaged milk and other dairy products such as Dahi, Paneer, Khoya, Butter, Ghee and dairy-based beverages such as Lassi, Chaach, etc. Our range of products are available across the country via a strong network of over 50,000 retailers and over 50 Gyan Fresh stores”, added Mr. Agarwal.
