Inauguration of 40 TLPD Milk Plant: Centre Pushes for Dairy & Fisheries Boom in Tripura- Expert Team to Visit in July

17th May 2025: During the inauguration of 40 TLPD Milk Plant – Dairy Unit II at Bamutia, West Tripura, the announcement made to push for dairy and fisheries boom in Tripura. This 40 TLPD milk plant is now became largest dairy in North East India.

In a strategic move aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods and boosting the agri-economy of Tripura, the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and Panchayati Raj, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, announced that a central expert team will visit the state in July 2025. The team will work closely with the state administration to chart out a comprehensive roadmap for milk and fish production self-sufficiency. Announcement made during inauguration of Gomati’s 2nd unit, 40 TLPD milk plant situated in Bamutiya constituency, Tripura.

Empowering Tripura’s Rural Economy

Recognizing Tripura’s vast untapped potential in the dairy and fisheries sectors, the Centre has decided to send a team comprising experts from the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), and the Department of Animal Husbandry.

“These sectors can transform Tripura’s rural economy,” said Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, adding that discussions with Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha will be held in June to lay the groundwork for this transformative initiative.

Dairy Development Highlights: During 40 TLPD Milk Plant Inauguration

Minister Singh highlighted the success of Tripura’s artificial insemination efforts in livestock, with over 2.7 lakh procedures carried out, leading to the birth of approximately 50,000 calves—a remarkable milestone in strengthening the state’s dairy capacity.

He further credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for India’s consistent 6% annual growth in milk production, positioning India as the world’s largest milk producer.

Strategic Discussions for Fish Farming

During the program, the Union Minister also discussed about opportunities in fish farming and animal husbandry in presence of ARDD Minister Sudhangshu Das and Tripura’s CM.

FAQs

1: When will the central expert team visit Tripura?
A: The team is scheduled to visit in July 2025, after high-level discussions in June with the Chief Minister.

2: What is the main goal of the visit?
A: To design a comprehensive roadmap that will help Tripura become self-sufficient in milk and fish production.

3: Who will be part of the expert team?
A: Officials from the Animal Husbandry Department, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), and National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB).

4: How has Tripura progressed in dairy so far?
A: Around 2.7 lakh artificial insemination procedures have already been conducted, resulting in 50,000 calves— said during inauguration program of 40 TLPD milk plant in Tripura.

5: What kind of support will Tripura receive?
A: The Centre will offer technical assistance, funding, and help build the necessary infrastructure to enhance milk and fish production.

6. Who were present during 40 TLPD Milk plant dairy of Gomati Dairy?

A: Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and Panchayati Raj, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Tripura CM, Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, ARDD Minister Sudhangshu Das.

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