Why in News?
The foundation stone for a 20 Metric Tonne Per Day (MTPD) curd and lassi processing plant was laid in Nalanda, Bihar.
Key Points
It will process 20 MTPD of value-added dairy products, mainly curd and lassi.
It is being implemented by the Bihar State Milk Co-operative Federation Ltd. (COMFED) under its Sudha brand.
The project aligns with White Revolution 2.0 and the vision of ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’ (Prosperity through Cooperation).
It aims to strengthen rural dairy infrastructure and prepare the brand for global markets.
Exam Connect
COMFED → Bihar State Milk Co-operative Federation Ltd. → operates Sudha brand → headquartered in Patna
White Revolution 2.0 → expands dairy cooperative network across Panchayats → increases milk procurement and farmer livelihoods