Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth ₹6,453 crore across 17 districts from Alwar, Rajasthan.
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Executive Summary
On August 16, 2026, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth ₹6,453 crore in Alwar, Rajasthan, contributing to a single-day total of ₹11,953 crore in regional investments. The initiatives focus on expanding dairy infrastructure, providing zero-interest loans, and distributing direct financial aid to farmers to realize the "Sahakar Se Samriddhi" vision. Key targets include achieving a fully developed nation status by 2047 through the empowerment of youth, women, farmers, and the poor.
Key Points / Main Content
Dairy and Livestock Infrastructure
New Facilities: Laid the foundation for a milk-processing plant in Alwar with an initial capacity of 3 lakh litres per day, expandable to 5 lakh litres.
Plant Commissioning: Four Saras Dairy plants in Bhilwara, Jaipur, Pali, and Rajsamand became operational at a total cost of ₹274 crore.
Payment Efficiency: Dairy farmers under the Saras Dairy network are guaranteed payment for milk within seven days.
Insurance and Breeding: Initiatives include steps to insure livestock and the introduction of high milk-yielding breeds of cows and buffaloes to households.
Financial Support and Banking
Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT): ₹667 crore disbursed to 67 lakh farmers under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (₹1,000 per farmer) and ₹152 crore transferred for crop insurance.
New Banking Access: Four district banks launched in Phalodi, Balotra, Didwana-Kuchaman, and Pratapgarh to provide loans to farmers at zero percent interest.
Minimum Support Price (MSP): Procurement of foodgrains reached record highs, with MSP increases for crops such as bajra (130%), jowar (168%), and cotton (120%).
Storage and Cooperative Expansion
Warehousing: 50 new warehouses are scheduled for construction in 2026–27; 162 warehouses with capacities of 100 MT and 500 MT have already been completed.
Cooperative Growth: Rajasthan currently operates 44,000 cooperative societies, with a goal to establish a cooperative in every village in the state.
Impact Analysis
Stakeholder: Farmers and Livestock RearersImpact
They receive immediate financial liquidity through DBT schemes, zero-interest credit, and guaranteed 7-day payment cycles for dairy produce. Enhanced infrastructure and livestock insurance provide greater economic security and higher yield potential.
Action Required
Farmers should register with the newly launched district banks for interest-free loans and utilize the expanded Saras Dairy network for milk supply.
Stakeholder: YouthImpact
The inauguration of 954 development works and new dairy plants creates direct employment opportunities and opens new doors in the rural economy.
Action Required
Youth should seek employment and entrepreneurial opportunities within the expanding cooperative and dairy sectors.
Stakeholder: WomenImpact
The expansion of Saras Dairy specifically targets the economic empowerment of women ("mothers and sisters"), positioning them as a central pillar of the nation's development strategy.
Action Required
Women are encouraged to participate in and lead local cooperative movements and dairy initiatives.
Stakeholder: Rural Villages and Cooperative SocietiesImpact
Rural areas benefit from modernized storage (warehouses) and a push for total cooperative coverage, aimed at transforming the local economy and ensuring prosperity.
Action Required
Local communities must coordinate with the Ministry of Cooperation to integrate remaining villages into the cooperative movement.
Key Entities Referenced
Sahakar Se Samriddhi: The national vision and policy mantra ('Prosperity through Cooperation') aimed at transforming the rural economy and making every village prosperous through the cooperative movement.
Saras Dairy: A major cooperative dairy network in Rajasthan undergoing significant expansion with new processing plants and infrastructure to benefit livestock rearers.
Alwar, Rajasthan: The primary location and focal point for the inauguration of development projects worth ₹6,453 crore spanning 17 districts.
Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi: A financial assistance scheme for farmers in Rajasthan under which ₹667 crore was disbursed to approximately 67 lakh beneficiaries.
Ministry of Cooperation: The Union ministry responsible for leading the national cooperative movement and implementing initiatives aimed at rural economic empowerment.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit
Shah today inaugurated and laid the foundation
for development projects worth ₹6,453 crore
across 17 districts from Alwar, Rajasthan.
Today, from a single platform, our government has provided
Kisan Samman Nidhi to farmers, a ₹500-crore dairy
infrastructure initiative for cattle rearers, jobs for the youth,
and expansion of Saras Dairy for the benefit of mothers and
sisters
If India is to become a fully developed nation by 2047, we
must empower four pillars—youth, the poor, farmers and
women. The Modi government is working with this resolve
Cooperative dairies have the potential to transform the rural
economy and open new doors of opportunity for the next
generation
Through Saras Dairy, the dairy farmers of Rajasthan will
receive payment for their milk within just seven days
Cooperative dairies have the power to transform the rural
economy, Prime Minister Modi is committed to ensuring that
not a single village remains untouched by the cooperative
movement
From 2014 to 2026, there has not been a single year in which
Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not launch a major
initiative for farmers and livestock owners
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the Government
of India has procured the highest-ever quantity of foodgrains
at Minimum Support Price (MSP)Modi government is making every village in the country
prosperous through the cooperative movement
We will realise Prime Minister Modi’s vision of “Sahakar Se
Samriddhi” and make every village prosperous
Today, the foundation stone has been laid for a milk-
processing plant in Alwar with a capacity of 3 lakh litres per
day, Its capacity will soon be increased to 5 lakh litres
Four Saras Dairy plants are also being commissioned today
in Bhilwara, Jaipur, Pali and Rajsamand at a total cost of ₹274
crore
प्रव तथ: 16 AUG 2026 9:32PM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated and laid the
foundation stones for development works of the Rajasthan Government worth ₹6,453 crore in Alwar,
Rajasthan. Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav and
several other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that if
India is to become a fully developed nation by 2047, the youth, the poor, Annadata (farmers) and women
must be empowered. Today, farmers here are receiving Kisan Samman Nidhi; dairy infrastructure worth
₹500 crore is being created for livestock rearers; jobs are being provided to the youth; and Saras Dairy
expansion works are being undertaken for mothers and sisters.Shri Amit Shah said that Bhoomi Pujan for a 3 lakh-litre milk processing plant was performed in Alwar
today. He said its capacity would soon be increased to 5 lakh litres. When 5 lakh litres of milk every day is
supplied by poor livestock rearers to the dairy and the money reaches their bank accounts, it transforms
the fortunes of the entire family.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that the cooperation and dairy sectors have
immense potential to transform the rural economy, improve the lives of poor livestock rearers and open up
a host of opportunities for their future generations. We want to take high milk-yielding breeds of cows and
buffaloes to every household across Rajasthan, including Alwar. He said Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri
Bhajan Lal has taken steps to insure livestock. Shri Shah said that opportunities for the export of milk
products would also emerge in the coming days.
Shri Amit Shah said that, apart from Alwar, four Saras Dairy plants worth ₹274 crore are becoming
operational today in Bhilwara, Jaipur, Pali and Rajsamand. Along with this, four district banks are also
being launched today in Phalodi, Balotra, Didwana-Kuchaman and Pratapgarh. Farmers will receive loans
at zero percent interest from all these banks. Today, ₹152 crore under the Chief Minister's Crop Insurance
scheme has been transferred through DBT. More than ₹667 crore has been disbursed to 67 lakh farmers
under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi at the rate of ₹1,000 per farmer. In addition, foundation
stones were laid and Bhoomi Pujan was performed today for 954 works with a total cost of ₹6,453 crore.
He said that works worth ₹5,500 crore were launched in Chittorgarh this morning, and now works worth
₹6,453 crore have been launched here. Thus, Bhoomi Pujan for development works worth ₹11,953 crore
has been performed in a single day today.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that Rajasthan currently has 44,000 cooperative
societies. He said our goal is to ensure that not a single village in the State remains without a cooperative.
Shri Shah stated that 50 new warehouses are scheduled to be constructed in 2026–27, while 62
warehouses with a capacity of 100 MT and 100 warehouses with a capacity of 500 MT have already
been completed.Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has announced a scheme for farmers and livestock rearers every year:
the Gokul Mission in 2014; Krishi Sinchayee Yojana and Soil Health Card in 2015; Pradhan Mantri Fasal
Bima Yojana and e-NAM in 2016; Kisan Sampada Yojana in 2017; 1.5-fold MSP in 2018; PM Kisan
Samman in 2019; Agriculture Infrastructure Fund and Matsya Sampada Yojana in 2020; establishment of
the Ministry of Cooperation in 2021; Kisan Samriddhi Kendras in 2022; International Year of Millets in
2023; National Mission on Edible Oils in 2024 and Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana in 2025. He said that not
a single year from 2014 to 2026 has passed without Prime Minister Modi launching a major initiative for
farmers.
Shri Amit Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Government of
India has made the highest procurement of foodgrains at Minimum Support Price. Prime Minister Modi
has increased the MSP of bajra by 130%, mustard by 103%, wheat by 84%, cotton by 120% and jowar by
168%.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that Prime Minister Modi's goal is to make every
village in the country prosperous through the Ministry of Cooperation. By translating into reality the
cooperative mantra of 'Sahkar se Samriddhi' given by Prime Minister Modi, we will make every village
prosperous.
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