Gujarat’s Amul to invest ₹385 Crores in reviving Chittoor Dairy in Andhra Pradesh

Chittoor: Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Amul Chittoor Dairy here in Chittoor. This initiative marks the revival of the Chittoor Cooperative Dairy, which had been non-operational for the past twenty years.

Gujarat-based Amul has committed an investment of Rs 385 crore to establish the largest ice cream manufacturing facility and produce various dairy products in a phased manner. The initial phase will involve an investment of Rs 150 crore, and within the next ten months, the unit will be able to process 1 lakh litre of milk. Over the course of the next five years, additional manufacturing units for butter, milk powder, paneer, yoghurt, and sweets will be set up.

Addressing a public meeting, the Chief Minister stated that this project will create around 5,000 direct job opportunities and generate indirect employment for approximately two lakh individuals through Amul’s outlets and distribution channels.

Jayen Mehta, the Managing Director of Amul, mentioned that the company has set up units in 16 states, in addition to Gujarat. He also assured the milk suppliers that Amul would provide them with a fair and competitive price for their milk. DeshGujarat