<h1>Government backs major dairy cooperative expansion, Rs 325 crore plant, 70% capacity growth, targets higher processing by 2029</h1> A senior union minister announced government-backed expansion of the dairy cooperative sector, citing a reported 70% growth in capacity over 11 years and targets to raise processing capacity by 2029. The announcement highlighted a new Rs 325 crore production facility operated by a state-based cooperative, expected employment effects, increased milk procurement under cooperative schemes, and registration of tens of thousands of cooperatives. Policy measures include formation of three multi-state cooperative societies focused on feed and disease control, dung and carcass management, and circularity, plus continued support for national artificial insemination and infrastructure funds. The measures suggest increased regulatory and funding activity in the cooperative and animal-husbandry sectors.