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Amul Bengal Dairy Project Foundation

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jul 19, 2026 · Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Sentiment
30
Attention
2
Articles
8
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The project is expected to boost the dairy sector in India — West Bengal, providing stable market access for farmers and increasing Amul's production capacity. It may positively impact GCMMF's supply chain and brand presence in eastern India.

dairy agriculture food processing
Event Summary

Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for the Amul Bengal Dairy Project, a Rs 700-crore integrated dairy facility in Howrah, India — West Bengal, which will become the world's largest curd production plant upon completion. The plant, developed by the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) under the Amul brand, will process 30 lakh litres of milk daily and produce 1,000 tonnes of curd and other cultured dairy products. The project is expected to benefit over 1.25 lakh dairy farmers, including 30,000 women, and strengthen India — West Bengal's dairy infrastructure. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari termed it the beginning of the second phase of the 'Amul revolution' in the state. Shah also announced a new animal breed improvement programme and over 70 farmer welfare schemes to be rolled out in the next six months.

Key Actions
80 Amit Shah laid foundation stone
70 Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation invested
50 Suvendu Adhikari announced
40 Amit Shah announced
30 Suvendu Adhikari urged Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation
Entities Involved
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Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation
Investing Rs 700 crore in the world's largest curd plant, expanding its footprint in India — West Bengal and strengthening its supply chain.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Amul
The project enhances Amul's production capacity and market reach in India — West Bengal, reinforcing its brand in the region.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Amit Shah
Laid the foundation stone and announced farmer welfare schemes, reinforcing government support for dairy cooperatives.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 30.0
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India — West Bengal
The state benefits from improved dairy infrastructure, employment, and economic opportunities for farmers.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Suvendu Adhikari
Chief Minister who supported the project and announced future dairy initiatives, signaling improved industrial climate in India — West Bengal.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 30.0
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Narendra Modi
His vision of 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi' and 'White Revolution 2.0' is cited as guiding the project.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 20.0
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India
The project contributes to national dairy development and rural economic growth.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Tapas Roy
Industries Minister present at the event, supporting the project.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Ashok Kirtania
Cooperation Minister present at the event, supporting the project.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Swapan Dasgupta
Finance Minister present at the event, supporting the project.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Sharadwat Mukhopadhyay
Health Minister present at the event, supporting the project.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Manoj Agarwal
Chief Secretary present at the event, supporting the project.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Amul related ↔ Amit Shah
Amul related ↔ Narendra Modi
Amul related ↔ India
Amit Shah related ↔ Suvendu Adhikari
Amit Shah related ↔ Narendra Modi
Amit Shah related ↔ India
Suvendu Adhikari related ↔ Narendra Modi
Suvendu Adhikari related ↔ India
Narendra Modi prime minister ↔ India Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India, leading its government and shaping national policy.
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