Ranchi, June 6 -- In a major step towards enhancing rural livelihoods and strengthening Jharkhand's dairy infrastructure,Chief Minister Hemant Sorenwill lay thefoundation stone of a new Milk Powder Plantat theMedha Dairy Plant campus in Hotwar, RanchionJune 6, 2025.

The event marks a significant milestone for theJharkhand State Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Ltd. (JMF), established by theGovernment of Jharkhandwith the vision to promote dairying as a sustainable source of income for rural households and make the state self-reliant in milk and milk products.

Recognising the need for technical expertise in dairy development, the state government partnered with theNational Dairy Development Board (NDDB)-a pioneer of India's dairy revo...