Uttar Pradesh is receiving investment plans worth more than ₹ 695 crores in the dairy sector

Uttar Pradesh Dairy Commissioner Dhanalakshmi K. said, “Investment proposals received include ₹457 crore from Ace International Limited, ₹50 crore from Anjum Dairy to set up a plant at Moradabad, Rampur, ₹14.65 crore from Gauri Food and Beverages and ₹ crore D from 2. 18 other proposals.” | Photo credit: Special arrangement

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday (Oct 10, 2026) said at the recent international fair that the dairy department is receiving investment proposals worth ₹ 695 crore, related to setting up dairy plants.

“During the fourth edition of the International Trade Show-2026, the Uttar Pradesh Dairy Development Department remained a major attraction for investors, entrepreneurs, students and dairy farmers. We provided information on investment opportunities, modern technologies, production, processing and value addition opportunities available in the state in the dairy industry and allied sectors. During the fair, various investors and entrepreneurs interacted with state department officials and entrepreneurs on investment opportunities held in detail at the Dair Ministry.Information about projects proposed by investors, potential investments, technical requirements and potential areas for projects were shared.As a result of these discussions, investment proposals totaling ₹ 695.18 crore were received for the dairy sector,” said Dhanalakshmi K., Dairy Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh to The Hindu.

Ms. Dhanalakshmi K, a 2000-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, added, “Investment proposals received include ₹457 crore from Ace International Limited, ₹50 crore from Anjum Dairy for setting up a plant in Moradabad, Rampur, ₹14.65 crore from Kreages and Gauri Food and Bcrore from Dreages and Gauri Food and₹ Jhasi and Lucknow, among 18 other proposals.

The dairy department provided investors with information on investment opportunities for the development of the dairy sector in the state, departmental schemes and procedures for project implementation. “The department aims to increase milk production and productivity through private investment, develop modern dairy infrastructure and promote value addition, processing and marketing of the products,” the 2000 batch IAS officer added.

The dairy commissioner said, “All investment proposals received will be reviewed by the ministry as per rules. The aim is to complete the cycle of dairy products from production to marketing with modern technology, innovation, processing and value addition, quality control and thereby increase the income of farmers, entrepreneurs and also achieve the target trillion economy through the dairy sector of Uttar Pradesh,”.

Published – 11 October 2026 12:30 PM IST