PM Modi Interacts with Women Dairy Farmers, Inaugurates Major Cattle Research Centre

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates a 127-acre bovine breeding centre in Gujarat to improve indigenous cattle breeds and boost milk production. The facility aims to accelerate breed improvement by 10-20 times.

Post Published By: Aditya Wadhawan

Updated : 30 October 2026, 1:41 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre in Banaskantha, Gujarat, and interacts with women dairy farmers. (Images: X)

Banaskantha (Gujarat): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC) at Bhildi in Gujarat's Banaskantha district. The facility aims to improve indigenous cattle breeds, increase milk production and strengthen India's dairy industry. During his visit, the Prime Minister also interacted with women dairy farmers and discussed issues related to animal husbandry.

India's First Dedicated Kankrej Cattle Breeding Facility

Spread across 127 acres, the centre has been developed as an advanced research and breeding facility. It will focus on genetic improvement, modern reproductive technologies and conservation of indigenous cattle breeds, particularly the Kankrej breed native to Gujarat.

According to the Prime Minister's Office, advanced breeding methods could accelerate breed improvement by 10 to 20 times. The initiative is expected to help farmers achieve better milk yields, improve cattle quality and increase their earnings.

PM Modi Interacts with Women Dairy Farmers

During the programme, Modi visited the Embryo Transfer Technology and In Vitro Fertilisation (ET-IVF) Laboratory. He also spoke with women involved in dairy farming about their experiences and challenges.

Development Projects Worth Over Rs 14,000 Crore

The inauguration is part of development initiatives worth more than Rs 14,000 crore being launched or dedicated to the nation in Banaskantha. Other projects include two Bio-CNG plants of Banas Dairy, the release of the 24th PM-KISAN instalment worth approximately Rs 19,000 crore and the launch of new railway services.

Projects related to metro expansion, road development and Anganwadi infrastructure are also part of the programme. The Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Ekta Nagar later on Friday for Bharat Parv 2026. On October 31, he will participate in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 151st birth anniversary.