Which of the following state governments has inked an MOU with National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to set up a joint venture company for Rs 2000 crore with the target of processing 10 lakh liters of milk through 6 new milk processing units in 7 years?

The Correct Answer is Assam. Key Points Assam government and National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) inked an MOU to set up a joint venture company for Rs 2000 crore with the target of processing 10 lakh liters of milk through 6 new milk processing units in 7 years. As per the government, this would benefit more than 1,75,000 dairy farmers of Assam and increase their earnings. As per the MoU, a joint venture company of NDDB and Assam Government would be set up for Rs 2000 crore with the target of processing 10 lakh liters of milk through 6 new milk processing units in 7 years. Under this MoU, two cattle-feed and organic manure manufacturing units would also be set up. Import of high-yielding cattle breeds and artificial insemination would also be taken up. The Foundation stone of the expansion project of Purabi Dairy was also laid which would increase its production capacity from 60 to 150 thousand liters per day (TLPD). ​ Additional Information The National Dairy Development Board is a statutory body set up by an Act of Parliament of India. The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was founded in 1965. It is under the ownership of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying of the government of India. The main office is in Anand , Gujarat with regional offices throughout the country. Meenesh Shah is currently the Chairman of NDDB.