Mother Dairy strengthens dairy infrastructure with new facilities

INDIA – Mother Dairy has announced the establishment of two cutting-edge integrated dairy processing facilities in the state, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive growth, farmer empowerment, and sustainable development.

The Munger facility, set to be developed with an investment exceeding ₹250 crores, will span 15 acres and feature a milk processing capacity of 1 lakh litres per day, expandable to 2 lakh litres.

It will also handle over 30 metric tonnes (MT) of dairy products daily, scalable to 50 MT. The plant will produce a diverse range of dairy items including Poly Pack Milk, Curd, Mishti Doi, Lassi, Chaach, Paneer, and more, using state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure.

Shri Nitish Kumar, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Bihar, laid the foundation stone for a new Mother Dairy facility in the Jamalpur Industrial Area of Munger.

The ceremony was attended by several prominent leaders, including Shri Rajiv Ranjan alias Lalan Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India; Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel.

Continuing its expansion in Bihar, Mother Dairy laid the foundation stone for another integrated facility in Motihari on October 5, 2025.

The Motihari facility, with a capital expenditure of ₹130 crores, aims to double the poly pack milk packing capacity to 2 lakh litres per day and introduce a 55+ MT per day fermented products unit.

The expanded facility will be built on an additional 2.5 acres, supplementing the existing 5-acre complex, and will be equipped with modern machinery to produce a wide array of fresh dairy products including curd, lassi, chaach, Mishti Doi, paneer, and more.

The ceremony was led by Shri Radha Mohan Singh, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, Purvi Champaran, and attended by Dr. Meenesh Shah and other officials from NDDB and Mother Dairy.

These strategic developments are poised to provide direct market access to thousands of dairy farmers across Bihar, enhancing their livelihoods while ensuring a consistent supply of safe, hygienic, and high-quality milk and dairy products to consumers.

The news follows the company’s announcement of a turnaround in its financial performance for fiscal year 2024, recording a 180% increase in net profit to Rs 106 crore, compared to a net loss of Rs 133 crore in FY23.

The dairy firm attributes this impressive recovery to lower procurement prices, which helped boost profitability.

According to business intelligence firm Tofler, the company also saw a modest 3% increase in revenue, which reached Rs 15,037 crore during the same period.

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