New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple projects worth more than Rs. 1,000 at Sabar Dairy at Gadhoda Chowki, Sabarkantha, Gujarat.
These projects will empower local farmers and milk producers and increase their income. This will also give a boost to the rural economy in the region.
Prime Minister felicitated beneficiaries of Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme and top women milk producers. Chief Minister of Gujarat Bhupendrabhai Patel was among those present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister said that “today Sabar Dairy has expanded. New projects worth hundreds of crores are being set up here. Sabar Dairy’s capacity will increase further with the addition of a milk powder plant with modern technology and one more line in the aseptic packing section.”
Prime Minister also remembered Bhurabhai Patel, one of the founder personalities of the Sabar Dairy. Prime Minister also recalled his long association with the area and local people.
Prime Minister recalled the situation of deprivation and drought two decades ago. He recalled how he, as Chief Minister, enlisted the people’s cooperation and tried to improve the situation in the region.
Narendra Modi said cattle rearing and dairy was the key element of that efforts. He also talked about steps for promoting animal husbandry by providing fodder, medicine and also promoting Ayurvedic treatment for cattle.
He mentioned Gujarat Jyotigram Scheme as a catalyst of development, official release said.
