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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Milking the future: New federation to unite India's 20L milk producers
Vadodara: Gujarat is all set to unite the country's 20 lakh dairy farmers with the formation of a new multi-state federation, which is taking shape nearly 50 years after cradling the 'White Revolution' that helped India turn from a milk-deficit to a milk-surplus nation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The soon-to-be-announced Sardar Patel Co-operative Dairy Federation (SPCDF) will bring together the relatively unorganised farmers from 20 states who currently pour nearly 100 lakh litres of milk per day (LLPD) through 20,000 'mandalis' and significantly supplement their incomes. This fresh chapter in India's cooperative sector is being scripted from 'Milk City' Anand, also the birthplace of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets the $11 billion homegrown brand Amul. These farmers, who operate from a relatively informal setup at present, will get the benefits of various govt schemes. Importantly, SPCDF is being formed in the year which not only marks the International Year of Cooperatives, the fourth year of the formation of the union cooperation ministry, Ministry of Cooperation, but also the 150th birth anniversary year of Sardar Patel, who sowed the seeds of Amul. Gujarat is also the headquarters of the 1965-established National Dairy Development Board. Sources said the governing structure of the new federation will comprise multiple stakeholders, including a GCMMF representative (20% equity), representatives of 10 milk unions of Gujarat (60% equity), and three board members representing farmers from outside Gujarat (20% equity). Currently, Gujarat is home to 18 milk unions, which are members of GCMMF. Of these, 10 milk unions, including Banas Dairy, Sabar Dairy, Amul Dairy, and Mehsana's Dudhsagar Dairy, procure close to 100 LLPD milk from states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Bihar, among others. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Amul's member unions are fast expanding their national footprint to cover other states as well. "SPCDF will be formed and governed under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act. The members of these societies formed under the Amul model will get all the benefits, including government schemes. This is essentially a move towards the goal of White Revolution 2.0 as envisioned by GOI to expand the dairy cooperatives network, making them efficient and effective," said an official close to the development. "Effectively, this will expand the national cooperative network," the official said. Currently, with a network of 36 lakh farmers across 18,600 villages of Gujarat and 18 member unions that procure 300 LLPD, GCMMF (Amul Fed) is the world's largest farmer-owned dairy cooperative. It is ranked 8th among the top 20 dairy companies in the world in terms of milk processing, as per the International Farm Comparison Network (IFCN). Vadodara: Gujarat is all set to unite the country's 20 lakh dairy farmers with the formation of a new multi-state federation, which is taking shape nearly 50 years after cradling the 'White Revolution' that helped India turn from a milk-deficit to a milk-surplus nation. The soon-to-be-announced Sardar Patel Co-operative Dairy Federation (SPCDF) will bring together the relatively unorganised farmers from 20 states who currently pour nearly 100 lakh litres of milk per day (LLPD) through 20,000 'mandalis' and significantly supplement their incomes. This fresh chapter in India's cooperative sector is being scripted from 'Milk City' Anand, also the birthplace of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets the $11 billion homegrown brand Amul. These farmers, who operate from a relatively informal setup at present, will get the benefits of various govt schemes. Importantly, SPCDF is being formed in the year which not only marks the International Year of Cooperatives, the fourth year of the formation of the union cooperation ministry, Ministry of Cooperation, but also the 150th birth anniversary year of Sardar Patel, who sowed the seeds of Amul. Gujarat is also the headquarters of the 1965-established National Dairy Development Board. Sources said the governing structure of the new federation will comprise multiple stakeholders, including a GCMMF representative (20% equity), representatives of 10 milk unions of Gujarat (60% equity), and three board members representing farmers from outside Gujarat (20% equity). Currently, Gujarat is home to 18 milk unions, which are members of GCMMF. Of these, 10 milk unions, including Banas Dairy, Sabar Dairy, Amul Dairy, and Mehsana's Dudhsagar Dairy, procure close to 100 LLPD milk from states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Bihar, among others. Amul's member unions are fast expanding their national footprint to cover other states as well. "SPCDF will be formed and governed under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act. The members of these societies formed under the Amul model will get all the benefits, including government schemes. This is essentially a move towards the goal of White Revolution 2.0 as envisioned by GOI to expand the dairy cooperatives network, making them efficient and effective," said an official close to the development. " Effectively, this will expand the national cooperative network," the official said. Currently, with a network of 36 lakh farmers across 18,600 villages of Gujarat and 18 member unions that procure 300 LLPD, GCMMF (Amul Fed) is the world's largest farmer-owned dairy cooperative. It is ranked 8th among the top 20 dairy companies in the world in terms of milk processing, as per the International Farm Comparison Network (IFCN).
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
National seminar on ‘Sardar Patel & civil services in national unity' held at Manit
Bhopal: MANIT Bhopal organised a two-day national seminar in partnership with ICSSR New Delhi, focusing on 'Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and the Role of Civil Services in National Unity' on June 25. The event commemorated Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary, emphasising his contributions to India's unity and civil services. The chief guest was Sachin Sinha. MANIT director Dr Karunesh Kumar Shukla, Dr Alka Bharat, Dr Anjuli Jain, Dr Madan Dhanora, and other faculty members were present. In his address, seminar convenor Dr Pushpender Yadav discussed the seminar's context and Sardar Patel's contribution to national unity. Chief guest Sachin Sinha (IAS), director general of Naronaha Academy of Administration, Bhopal, spoke about Sardar Patel's role in restructuring Indian Civil Services post-independence and his resolute approach to unifying India. Speakers from various sectors participated, including Pawan Jain (retired DGP), Mohit Bundas (IAS) commissioner, Dr Sandeep Inamudi, Dr Manoj Jain, Dr Saubhagya Bhadkaria (NLIU), Arvind Saha (IAS), Dr Indu Pandey, and Dr Pushpender Yadav. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending Local Enterprise Accounting Software [Click Here] Accounting ERP Click Here Undo The two-day seminar featured 25 paper presentations across four sessions, each led by a Chair Professor. The sessions were: Legacy and Life of Sardar Patel, Role of Sardar Patel in National Unity, All India Services and Sardar Patel, and Sardar Patel's thought and unification challenges post-independence. The event concluded with acknowledgements to ICSSR New Delhi. Dr Pushpender Yadav thanked Dr Anjuli Jain, Dr Madan Dhanora, and student coordinators Sandeep Tripathi & Saurabh Bharne.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CM, Chauhan to attend farmer meet in Bardoli
Surat: As part of the celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a farmers' meet will be held in Bardoli, the karmabhoomi of Sardar Patel, on Thursday. Chief minister Bhupendra Patel will preside over the event with the special attendance of Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan. The nationwide Krushi Sankalp Abhiyan will conclude at the meet. The movement was launched by Chauhan from Odisha on May 29. As part of the farmers' conference, centres of excellence for horticultural crops, bananas and vegetables, a primary processing centre and a crop storage warehouse will be inaugurated virtually. Additionally, the foundation stone for the centre of excellence for sugarcane will be laid in Bardoli. This year marks the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel with programmes across the nation celebrating the 'Ek Bharat, Unnat Bharat' concept. Prime Minister Narendra Modi guided the path to making farmers and agriculture self-reliant through the Krushi Sankalp Abhiyan held across the country from May 29 to June 12. As part of the campaign, agricultural technology was taken to villages and farmers were educated on the proper use of micronutrients, covering over four lakh farmers at 2,250 rural clusters in 31 districts of Gujarat. A centre of excellence for horticultural crops in Porbandar district, one for bananas and vegetables in Petlad, and the primary processing centre in Kutch will be inaugurated virtually. Fourteen warehouses with a total storage capacity of 25,000 metric tonnes will also be inaugurated. The foundation stone for the centre of excellence for sugarcane will also be laid in Bardoli.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
We will weed out thorn of terrorism, says Modi
New Delhi/Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday warned Pakistan again reminding the hostile neighbour that terrorism practiced by them was not a proxy war, but a deliberate war strategy and India will respond accordingly. Modi asserted India has made up its mind to weed out the thorn of terrorism and pursue it with full conviction. Recalling the first terrorist attack on India in 1947, right after the Partition of India into 3 parts, Modi said one part was usurped by Pakistan harbouring the terrorists. 'We want happiness for our neighbours too, but if you challenge our strength, then India is also land of heroes,' Modi said while addressing the gathering at the celebrations of 20 years of Gujarat Urban Growth Story programme in Gandhinagar. The PM said that over the past two days during his visit to Vadodara, Dahod, Bhuj, Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, he has been experiencing the fervour of patriotism with the roar of success of Operation Sindoor and flying tricolours. He said that the country was divided into three parts, and on the same night, the first terrorist attack took place on the soil of Kashmir. Pakistan captured a part of Mother India with the help of terrorists, in the name of Mujahideen. Reciting Sardar Patel's vision, Modi emphasized that the Indian Army should not have halted until Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir was reclaimed. Lamenting that since Sardar Patel's advice was 'not followed' the Prime Minister argued that the 'legacy of terrorism has continued for the last 75 years and the terror attacks in Pahalgam was another horrific form of it.' He asserted that despite playing diplomatic games, Pakistan repeatedly faced India's military strength in war. '….On three occasions, India's armed forces decisively defeated Pakistan, making it clear that Pakistan could not achieve a victory in direct military conflict.' Acknowledging Pakistan's realization of its limitations, PM Modi stated that the neighbouring country resorted to proxy warfare. He explained that trained militants were infiltrated into India through systematic military training, aiming to target innocent and unarmed civilians, including those undertaking peaceful pilgrimages. Talking about the Indus Water treaty which was put on abeyance, the Prime Minister highlighted issues related to water resources in Jammu and Kashmir, pointing out that although dams were constructed on rivers, proper maintenance and desilting were neglected for sixty years. He remarked that gates meant for water regulation were left unopened, leading to a drastic reduction in storage capacity—from full utilization to merely two to three percent. He asserted that Indians must receive their rightful access to water and stated that while significant steps have yet to be taken, initial measures have begun. Stating that India believes in 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', the Prime Minister said, 'We don't want enmity with anyone, we want to progress so that we can also contribute to global wellbeing……India must be a developed nation by 2047, no compromise, we will celebrate 100 years of independence in such a way that the whole world will acclaim 'Viksit Bharat.'' To achieve that goal the urban bodies need to be made growth centres of economy, he said.
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
'Had Sardar Patel's advice on terror was accepted in 1947…': PM Modi in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday claimed that terror activities against India would have stopped if the advice of Sardar Patel, the country's first home minister, had been accepted after the country's partition in 1947. Addressing a rally in Gandhinagar, Modi claimed that Patel's advice on dealing with the Mujahideen fighters who invaded Kashmir to occupy on behalf of Pakistan was allegedly ignored. 'In 1947, Mother India was torn into pieces. The chains should have been cut, but the arms were chopped off. The country was divided into three parts, and the same night, the first terrorist attack took place on the soil of Kashmir. Pakistan captured a part of Mother India with the help of terrorists, in the name of Mujahideen. If these Mujahideen had been killed on that day and Sardar Patel's advice had been accepted, then this series (of terrorist incidents) that has been going on for the last 75 years would not have been seen,' said the prime minister. Modi also said that Pakistan began a 'proxy war' against India in the form of cross-border terrorism, after realising that it could not defeat India in an outright war. 'When the need for war with Pakistan arose, India's military power defeated Pakistan all three times. Pakistan understood that it could not defeat India in a war. It started a proxy war against India. They kept attacking wherever they got a chance, and we kept tolerating it,' he added. Pointing out to 'Operation Sindoor,' the prime minister said that India is a 'land of the brave' and asserted that terror attacks can no longer be termed as 'proxy wars' after May 6. 'This is a land of the brave. Until now, what we used to call a proxy war, after the scenes witnessed post-May 6, we can no longer make the mistake of calling it a proxy war. The reason is that when nine terrorist hideouts were identified and destroyed within just 22 minutes, it was a decisive action. And this time, everything was done in front of the cameras, so that no one back home would ask for proof,' Modi added.
