Milk processing sector needs value addition: Modi

Anand (Gujarat) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said there is a need for innovation and value addition in the milk processing sector.

He inaugurated modern food processing facilities including Amul's "ultra-modern" chocolate plant here.

"India is doing well in milk processing but can do even better. The time has come to give importance to innovation and value addition," he said.

The Prime Minister said Amul was not only about milk processing but it was an excellent model of empowerment.