Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has received investment proposals worth ₹695.18 crore from 22 companies seeking to establish dairy-related units across the state during the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2026. The proposed projects are expected to create employment opportunities for more than 2,500 people, according to reports citing the state’s Dairy Development Department.
The proposals cover dairy plants and related activities across multiple districts. The Dairy Development Department used the trade show to inform investors and entrepreneurs about investment opportunities, government schemes, project implementation procedures and prospects for modernising dairy production and processing.
Uttar Pradesh Dairy Commissioner Dhanalakshmi K., a 2000-batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, said the department had received proposals worth ₹695.18 crore during the event. She added that the proposals would be examined under the applicable rules before implementation.
Ace International Leads With ₹457 Crore Proposal
Ace International Ltd has submitted the largest investment proposal, worth ₹457 crore, for projects in Hathras, Aligarh and Agra.
According to reports, the proposed projects are expected to generate around 1,500 employment opportunities. Company representative Aditya Goyal said the company had coordinated with the department regarding its proposed investments in the three districts.
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Other major proposals include:
- Carebro Innovators Pvt. Ltd.: ₹100 crore for projects in Ayodhya, Lucknow, Meerut and Bareilly.
- Anjum Dairy: ₹50 crore for proposed projects in Moradabad, Amroha and Rampur.
- Gwin Whey Protein: ₹27 crore for projects in Etah, Firozabad and Etawah.
- Gauri Food and Beverages: ₹14.65 crore for a proposed project in Jhansi.
- K Dairy Farm: ₹12 crore in proposed investment, according to reporting by The Hindu.
These proposals form part of the overall ₹695.18-crore investment intent received from 22 companies during the trade show.
More Than 2,500 Jobs Expected From Proposed Projects
The proposed investments are expected to create more than 2,500 jobs across Uttar Pradesh, according to the Dairy Development Department. The largest share of the projected employment is associated with Ace International’s ₹457-crore proposal, which is expected to provide around 1,500 jobs.
Carebro Innovators has proposed an investment of ₹100 crore across four districts, with the projects expected to create more than 250 jobs. Other proposals are spread across several districts, including Moradabad, Amroha, Rampur, Etah, Firozabad, Etawah and Jhansi.
The employment figures are projections linked to the proposed projects. The investment proposals should not be treated as completed investments or jobs already created.
Dairy Department Highlights Investment Opportunities
During UPITS 2026, the Dairy Development Department provided information about investment opportunities in dairy production, processing and value addition, along with departmental schemes and the procedures for setting up projects.
The department also interacted with investors and entrepreneurs to discuss proposed investments, technical requirements and potential project locations.
Several cooperative and private dairy businesses participated in the trade show, including Parag-Amul, Namaste India, Paras Dairy, Gyan Dairy, New Era Dairy, Alpha Milk Foods and CP Milk.
Proposals Received Under Uttar Pradesh’s Dairy Policy
The investment proposals were received under the Uttar Pradesh Dairy Development and Dairy Products Promotion Policy, 2022.
The state’s official investment portal identifies dairy processing plants, commercial dairy farms, cold-chain infrastructure, micro-dairies and biogas plants among the sector’s investment opportunities. The policy framework is intended to support dairy infrastructure, processing capacity and value addition.
Dhanalakshmi K. said the department would examine the proposals according to applicable rules and continue efforts to attract investors to the state.
The next stage will involve scrutiny and implementation-related processes for the proposed projects. The final investment and employment outcomes will depend on the progress of individual projects.
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