Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the second phase of the Sabar Dairy (Amul plant) in Rohtak will not only help meet the growing dairy demand of Haryana and northern India but also open up new avenues of employment.
The Chief Minister said this while addressing the gathering at Rohtak on the occasion of the inauguration of the second phase of the Sabar Dairy (Amul plant) by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Sh. Amit Shah on Friday.He said that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s mantra of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’ (Prosperity through Cooperation) has infused fresh energy into India’s cooperative movement.
The establishment of the Ministry of Cooperation in 2021 reflected this vision, he said, adding that the National Cooperation Policy 2025 is one of its major achievements.The Chief Minister said that Amul is not merely a brand of milk and dairy products; it represents the strength of India’s cooperative movement.
He added that the modern plant in Rohtak will cater to the dairy requirements of Delhi-NCR and northern India while giving a significant boost to Haryana’s rural economy.Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the plant, which first became operational in January 2015, has now undergone an expansion worth Rs. 325 crore.
Following this expansion, it has emerged as the largest facility in the country for producing curd, buttermilk and yogurt, he said.The Chief Minister further said that the expanded unit will ensure better prices for farmers and create thousands of employment opportunities for the youth.
He shared that the state government is extending low-interest loans to farmers through cooperative societies. He added that HAFED is supplying high-quality seeds, fertilisers and pesticides on time, while the Sugar Federation is paying sugarcane farmers Rs. 400 per quintal and is operating six cooperative sugar mills across the state.
Nayab Singh Saini shared that Haryana ranks third nationally in milk production, with per capita availability at 1,105 grams per day and annual production touching 122.2 lakh tonnes. Through cooperative dairy societies, producers have been receiving benefits under the Accident Insurance Scheme since 2015. In the financial year 2023–24, the insurance cover was raised to Rs. 10 lakh, he said.
The Chief Minister further informed that daughters of cooperative society members receive Rs.1,100 at the time of marriage, while students securing over 80 per cent marks in Classes 10 and 12 are given incentives ranging from Rs. 2,100 to Rs. 5,100 under the scholarship scheme.
Calling for collective efforts to strengthen the cooperative movement, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said, Let us join hands to build a prosperous and developed Haryana. He also expressed his gratitude to Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Sh. Amit Shah, saying that the inauguration of the plant by him was an inspiring moment for everyone present.
Union Ministers of State, Rao Inderjit Singh, Sh. Krishan Pal Gurjar, Haryana Co-operation Minister, Dr. Arvind Sharma, BJP State President, Sh. Mohan Lal Kaushik, Food and Civil Supply, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Gujarat, Sh. Bhikusinhji Chatursinhji Parmar, MPs, Sh. Dharmbir Singh, Sh. Ramchandra Jangra, Chairman, Sabar Dairy, Sh. Shamalbhai Balabhai Patel, Amul Chairman, Ashokbhai Chaudhary, and other dignitaries and administrative officers also attended the programme.