On October 4, 2025, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar laid the foundation stone for a Mother Dairy plant in Jamalpur, Munger. The new facility, spread across 15 acres and costing ₹250 crore, is expected to generate around 250 direct jobs. Collection of milk from the nearby villages will begin with local chilling units, initially processing 1 lakh litres per day, with plans to scale up to 2 lakh litres.
In his address, Kumar also announced several developmental schemes worth ₹12,000 crore for Munger and neighboring regions. He emphasized infrastructure projects like the Ganga Pathway, ring roads, and other initiatives aimed at boosting economic activity in the region.
Industry Insight:
The establishment of a Mother Dairy plant in Munger marks a significant push in dairy infrastructure investment in a state that is still under-penetrated in organized milk processing. Having local processing capacity reduces transit losses, improves freshness, and increases returns for farmers. If successful, this could encourage more dairy corporations to expand into Bihar’s raw milk belt, while intensifying competition with co-operatives and private dairy players.
Source : Dairynews7x7 Oct 6th 2025