Overview
- The minister opened a bio-CNG and organic fertiliser facility at Agthala and laid the foundation for a 150‑TPD milk powder and baby food unit at Sanadar in Gujarat.
- He projected a 20% rise in dairy farmers’ incomes within five years if the circular model is adopted nationwide under the White Revolution 2.0 push.
- Members of Parliament were brought to study Banas Dairy’s approach, with a plan expected from their meeting and visits by cooperative dairy heads set for January 2026.
- The model channels cattle dung into Bio-CNG and organic fertiliser to reduce reliance on chemical inputs and generate new revenue to be shared with farmers.
- Shah praised Banas Dairy’s ₹24,000 crore turnover, highlighted women’s direct bank payments, and said the framework could include leather from naturally deceased cattle.