Kishtwar Inaugurates New Milk Processing Unit to Aid SHGs and FPOs

Kishtwar Inaugurates New Milk Processing Unit to Aid SHGs and FPOs

Ashiq Butt | July 21, 2024 | 11:08 PM IST | Jammu Kashmir, Kishtwar | Follow on Google News

Kishtwar Inaugurates New Milk Processing Unit to Aid SHGs and FPOs

Kishtwar Inaugurates New Milk Processing Unit to Aid SHGs and FPOs

Key Highlights:

1. New milk processing unit inaugurated to support SHGs and FPOs in Kishtwar.
2. Facility established with a capacity to process and pack 1200 liters of milk per hour.
3. Total project cost of 25 lakhs, sponsored by the Animal Husbandry Department.

As part of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme, a new Milk Processing Unit dedicated to assisting Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in milk value addition has been inaugurated at Banderna, Kishtwar.

The inauguration ceremony was led by Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Dr. Devansh Yadav IAS, in the presence of ACR Kishtwar Idrees Lone and Chief Animal Husbandry Officer (CAHO) Dr. Ajaz Hussain.

The project, sponsored by the Animal Husbandry Department, boasts a total cost of 25 lakhs, including 20 lakhs allocated for capital expenditures such as machinery and equipment, and the remaining 5 lakhs for working capital.

The state-of-the-art milk processing plant, established at Bazila SHG in Banderna, Kishtwar, has a capacity to process and pack 1200 liters of milk per hour.

This initiative aims to empower local SHGs and FPOs by providing the necessary infrastructure and support to enhance milk value addition and increase their income.

Speaking at the event, DC Kishtwar Dr. Devansh Yadav expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “This milk processing unit represents a significant step forward in our efforts to boost the agricultural sector in Kishtwar.

By supporting SHGs and FPOs, we are not only enhancing the livelihoods of our farmers but also contributing to the overall economic development of the region.”

CAHO Dr. Ajaz Hussain highlighted the collaborative efforts behind the project, saying, “The establishment of this milk processing unit is the result of the dedicated efforts of the Animal Husbandry Department and the relentless support from DC Kishtwar.

We are confident that this facility will greatly benefit our local dairy farmers and promote sustainable agricultural practices.”

The Milk Processing Unit at Banderna stands as a testament to the commitment of the Kishtwar administration towards holistic agricultural development and the empowerment of the farming community.

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