Bhoomi Pujan for world's largest curd plant under Amul Bengal Dairy Project in Kolkata
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah performed the Bhoomi Pujan for the world's largest curd manufacturing plant under the Amul Bengal Dairy Project in Kolkata on 19 July 2026.
Summary
The Amul Bengal Dairy Project's curd plant, described as the world's largest curd manufacturing plant, had its Bhoomi Pujan performed by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah in Kolkata on 19 July 2026, in the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. In its first phase, the Amul Bengal plant will process 10 lakh litres of milk a day and benefit about 1.20 lakh small milk producers and livestock rearers. The West Bengal government provided 30 acres of land to Amul free of cost. Amit Shah also announced a Sex-Sorted Semen facility for breed improvement in Bengal, and an MoU was signed under the 'Sarathi' concept to connect Bengal's taxis with Bharat Taxi.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 19 July 2026, Kolkata
- Project
- Amul Bengal Dairy Project – world's largest curd manufacturing plant
- Capacity (phase 1)
- 10 lakh litres of milk a day
- Beneficiaries
- About 1.20 lakh milk producers and livestock rearers
- Land
- 30 acres provided free by West Bengal
- Also
- Sex-Sorted Semen facility; 'Sarathi' MoU with Bharat Taxi
Practice MCQs 3 questions
In which city did Amit Shah perform the Bhoomi Pujan for the world's largest curd manufacturing plant under the Amul Bengal Dairy Project?
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Correct answer: C — Kolkata
The Bhoomi Pujan was performed in Kolkata on 19 July 2026.
How much milk will the Amul Bengal curd plant process daily in its first phase?
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Correct answer: B — 10 lakh litres
In the first phase, 10 lakh litres of milk will be processed every day, benefiting about 1.20 lakh producers.
How much land did the West Bengal government provide free of cost to Amul for the curd plant?
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Correct answer: A — 30 acres
West Bengal provided 30 acres of land to Amul free of cost.