The Silchar facility — revived from a previously defunct dairy plant — was officially opened in a ceremony attended by senior officials including the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Krishnendu Paul and representatives from the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Such high-level engagement underscores the strategic importance of this dairy expansion for the state’s agricultural agenda.

The refurbished plant is expected to produce fresh, hygienically processed milk for the local Barak Valley population, replacing a market that largely depended on loose or UHT milk. By introducing reliable chilling and packaging infrastructure, Purabi Dairy aims to improve product quality, extend shelf life and strengthen consumer confidence in locally processed dairy.

Local dairy farmers and cooperative members are set to benefit from improved milk procurement channels. The plant’s operations will enhance supply chain efficiency and create new market opportunities for producers in and around Silchar, aligning with broader goals to integrate rural suppliers into organised dairy value chains under a cooperative model.