Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared pictures of a large-scale French fries processing facility in Gujarat, which he virtually inaugurated as part of three major projects launched for Banas Dairy. Located at Sanadar in Deodar taluka, near the Vav-Tharad region of Banaskantha district, the upgraded plant can process up to five tonnes of French fries every hour. Scroll down to know more.
PM Shares Gujarat French Fries Plant Gets ₹51.65 Crore Expansion
Taking to Instagram, PM Modi posted photographs of the facility, showcasing its automated production lines and processing operations. Sharing the pictures, he wrote, “Farm to Factory to Fries.” Made in India. Served to the World.” The French fries processing facility has been expanded with an investment of ₹51.65 crore. The upgrade, which began in April 2026, has increased its processing capacity from two tonnes to five tonnes per hour.
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The expansion is expected to create more opportunities for potato farmers in Banaskantha by connecting them with value-added food processing markets. It will also strengthen the region’s potato supply chain and processing capabilities.
Banas Dairy’s Seed-To-Fry Model
Banas Dairy entered the French fries business under the Amul brand in 2019. Since then, it has developed an integrated supply chain that covers everything from seed development and cultivation to processing and distribution. The production model includes test-tube plantlet development, seed cultivation, cold storage, direct procurement from farmers and retail distribution. According to the cooperative, it is the only organisation in India operating an end-to-end potato processing ecosystem of this kind. The dairy also follows a circular processing model. Organic waste generated during production is used to produce biogas, while the residual material is returned to agricultural fields.
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Potato cultivation in Banaskantha has expanded considerably over the past 25 years. The area under cultivation has grown from around 400 hectares to more than 61,000 hectares. In 2024-25, the district produced approximately 1.87 million tonnes of potatoes, with an estimated productivity of 30 tonnes per hectare. The expansion of the processing facility is expected to further strengthen the connection between local potato farmers and the food processing industry.
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FAQs
Who is the owner of Banas Dairy?
Banas Dairy does not have a single private owner because it is a farmer-owned cooperative union.
Is Banas Dairy part of Amul?
Yes, Banas Dairy is a member and a key part of the Amul network.
Which is India's No. 1 milk brand?
Amul (Anand Milk Union Limited) is widely recognized as India's No. 1 milk and dairy brand.
