The revival effort is a key component of the current Yogi Adityanath government’s strategy to strengthen the broader dairy sector for local farmers and milk producers. The Gorakhpur plant boasts a significant processing capacity of over one lakh litres per day. Restoring this capacity is expected to generate fresh economic opportunities and directly benefit milk producers across eastern Uttar Pradesh, simultaneously restoring confidence among members of the local cooperative dairy societies.

To ensure a successful and sustainable restart, the plant will be operated by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Officials from the Dairy Development Department have confirmed that a technical assessment of the facility is already underway. Furthermore, the necessary infrastructural upgrades are scheduled for completion soon, with active coordination taking place with cooperative societies to guarantee a smooth transition back to operational status.

A key deadline has been established for the resumption of supply procurement: milk procurement will restart before the next financial year. This timeline is critical to reassure local dairy farmers that a reliable market for their product is being rapidly re-established. The commitment underscores the political will to rectify the past failures and inject life back into a crucial regional processing hub.