R MANICKAVASAGAM
AHMEDABAD, FEB 22
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), the apex organisation of dairy cooperative unions in Gujarat which markets dairy products under the ‘Amul’ brand, to strive to become the world’s largest dairy organisation. The government will render all help to achieve this goal, he added.
Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation is a landmark occasion in its illustrious journey. https://t.co/4GR88NYhfE
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 22, 2024
With an annual group turnover of Rs. 72,000 crore, GCMMF is the 8th largest dairy organisation in the world. Amul is the largest farmer-owned dairy brand globally, with its products being exported to more than 50 countries.
"अमूल" जैसा कोई नही! pic.twitter.com/w5shWLsLxo
— Harsh Sanghavi (Modi ka Parivar) (@sanghaviharsh) February 22, 2024
- Government stands with you in every way, and this is Modi’s guarantee, says PM
- He inaugurates multiple dairy projects of GCMMF’s five district unions of more than Rs. 1000 crore.
- Women are the backbone of the dairy sector, says Modi
- “Amul has become the symbol of the strength of the Pashupalaks of India: PM
- Amul is an example of how decisions taken with forward-thinking can sometimes change the fate of future generations: Modi
- We are working to eradicate Foot and Mouth disease by 2030: PM
- Government is significantly expanding the scope of cooperation in the rural economy: Modi
- Cooperative movement is gaining momentum with the establishment of over 2 lakh cooperative societies in more than 2 lakh villages across the country: Modi
લોકલાડીલા પ્રધાનમંત્રી શ્રી નરેન્દ્રભાઈ મોદીને વધાવતી વિશાળ જનમેદની..#50YearsofAmulGCMMF pic.twitter.com/qlbv2M01vO
— Bhupendra Patel (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Bhupendrapbjp) February 22, 2024
Addressing more than 1 lakh dairy farmers from across the state at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on the occasion of the golden jubilee celebrations of GCMMF, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the seed sown by Gujarat’s dairy farmers 50 years ago has transformed into a giant tree with branches spread across the country and the world.
“Amul is the world’s eighth largest dairy company. You should aspire to make it the world’s largest dairy organisation. You will have the full support of the government,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
The Prime Minister said that while the dairy sector is growing at only 2% globally, the growth is 6% in India. He noted that milk production in the country has gone up by 60% in the last 10 years while the per capita milk availability has increased by 40%. He also said that the dairy sector has a key role to play in meeting the rising nutrition needs of the growing population.
The Prime Minister said that after India’s independence, many brands were created but none have been like Amul. He described Amul as a symbol of the efforts of dairy farmers, cooperation and an inspiration for Atmanirbharat Bharat.
“An organisation of small farmers is doing big things. This is the power of unity and cooperation. Amul is an example of how decisions taken with a long-term vision benefit the future generations,” he said.
The Prime Minister acknowledged the role of women in the growth of the Rs. 10 lakh crore dairy cooperative sector and reiterated his government’s commitment to financially empowering women. He also inaugurated multiple dairy projects of GCMMF’s five district unions of more than Rs. 1000 crore.
The Prime Minister took a walkthrough of the exhibition showcased on the occasion and also unveiled the Golden Jubilee Coffee Table Book.
The Prime Minister also mentioned the National Gokul Mission that aims to improve the dairy cattle species. Throwing light on the government’s effort to curb the difficulties faced by the cattle due to Foot and Mouth Disease and the huge losses incurred to the cattle farmers worth thousands of crores of Rupees, the Prime Minister informed about the initiation of a free vaccination program worth Rs 15,000 crores which has carried out more than 7 crore vaccinations so far. “We are working to eradicate Foot and Mouth disease by 2030”, the Prime Minister added.
The Prime Minister also mentioned the decision related to livestock in last night’s Cabinet meeting. The Cabinet took a decision to amend the National Livestock Mission to promote indigenous species.
In his address, Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, said, “Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the dairy cooperative sector has emerged as a model of growth. The number of milk unions in the state has doubled from 12 to 23 in the last 20 years. India is poised to become the dairy to the world in the Amrit Kaal.”
The chief minister also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure has been of Perform, Reform and Transform.
Governor of Gujarat Acharya Devvrat, Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries of India Parshottam Rupala, and Chairman of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federationi Shamal B Patel were present on the occasion among others.
