<h1>India's dairy sector grew about 70% in 11 years; new large cooperative plant to boost jobs and output</h1> A Union Minister announced that India's dairy sector has expanded about 70% over 11 years, with increases in milch animal numbers, milk production and per-capita availability; a newly inaugurated large cooperative processing plant was described as the country's largest for curd, buttermilk and yogurt and is expected to create jobs. The government highlighted cooperative-sector reforms and targets under a 'White Revolution 2.0,' aiming to expand cooperative societies, boost milk procurement by 2028-29, establish three multi-state cooperatives for feed, waste/cow-dung management and byproduct use, and promote modern plant infrastructure, artificial insemination and related funding programs.