The Animal Resources Development (ARD) department has commissioned a modern Banglar Dairy milk processing and milk products plant at its Haringhata campus in Nadia district.  

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee virtually inaugurated the facility on 18 December, 2025 at the Business and Industry Conclave. The plant has an initial milk processing capacity of one lakh litres per day, which can be expanded to two lakh litres. It will also produce curd, paneer, ghee and lassi to meet growing consumer demand under the Banglar Dairy brand. Built at a cost of Rs 65.58 crore, the project uses energy-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies to reduce water and power consumption while minimising effluent discharge. 

Officials said the plant will ensure consistent supply of high-quality dairy products through advanced processing systems and standardised protocols. The project is expected to create around 2,000 direct,and nearly 49,000 indirect employment opportunities, while also boosting farmers’ incomes by strengthening milk procurement, improving productivity and modernising the dairy value chain across the state.