The two organisations
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the recent 'Advantage Assam 2.0'
business summit for the Guwahati-based milk producer's expansion exercise. "The expansion project, estimated at ₹100
crore, will increase Purabi Dairy's Panjabari plant's capacity from 1.5 LLPD to
3 LLPD, ensuring a steady supply of quality dairy products to meet growing
consumer demand," WAMUL said in a statement.
It will also see an
increase in fermented milk product capacity from 20 metric tonnes per day
(MTPD) to 50 MTPD and the establishment of a new ice cream plant with a
capacity of 20 TLPD. Along with enhancing
the supply chain, this will also ensure better returns for dairy farmers
through value-added products, the company said.
In July last year, WAMUL had entered into an
agreement with the Assam government to operate a 5,000-litre daily capacity
plant in Dhemaji district.