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PONDA: Goa Dairy is set to expand its operations with the establishment of a new milk processing plant at Usgao. This was announced by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant during an interaction with the media after inspecting the existing Goa Dairy Plant here and meeting with its officials. The Chief Minister said the new plant is a crucial step towards meeting the State’s future dairy requirements for the next fifty years.
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At present, Goa Dairy is managed by an Administrator and is reportedly running in profit, after a long period. CM Sawant noted that both the employees and shareholders are content with the profitable operations under the current administration. He credited the turnaround to the appointment of an administrative team that has effectively managed the dairy’s operations.
The new plant at Usgao, supported by the Central government, will complement the existing dairy facilities at Curti, which will continue to operate. The new facility will not only focus on milk processing but will also produce other dairy products.
Parag Nagarsekar, Chairman of the three-member Administrative Committee overseeing Goa Dairy, along with in-charge MD Rama Parab and member Sandeep Parsekar, shared additional details about the new project. He stated that the new plant will enable Goa Dairy to supply milk to customers within 24 hours of procurement without the use of preservatives, ensuring fresh and high-quality milk reaches consumers. Currently, Goa Dairy sells around 50,000 litres of milk daily.
Furthermore, Nagarsekar mentioned that Goa Dairy has a unique initiative where it accepts empty milk packets of any brand and provides a half-litre milk packet in exchange. Additionally, to support educational institutions, Goa Dairy offers flavoured milk at a 50% discounted rate, providing the refreshing drink at Rs 10 to students.
