Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced on Sunday that Mother Dairy is set to invest INR 400 crore in Nagpur. As part of this venture, the government has committed to providing 10 hectares of land.
During a press conference aimed at showcasing the accomplishments of the Narendra Modi government over a span of nine years, the senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Member of Parliament for Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency informed the reporters that the proposed unit will be responsible for supplying dairy products throughout the entire country.
“The company is going to procure 30 lakh litres of milk daily from farmers. It will benefit farmers of Nagpur and other districts of Vidarbha,” he said.
Established in 1974 as a crucial component of Operation Flood, Mother Dairy stands as a fully owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
When asked about employment opportunities in the region, Gadkari disclosed that a significant number of 68,000 individuals were employed in MIHAN, a thriving hub hosting numerous companies. He further highlighted that employment had witnessed growth in both the public and private sectors.