Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to attend Amul’s golden jubilee celebration, which will be held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 22.
Founded in 1946, Amul stands as an Indian multinational cooperative society under the ownership of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited, Department of Cooperation, Gujarat. With a legacy of over 75 years, Amul has been instrumental in revolutionizing the dairy sector in India.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the event, Jayan Mehta, Managing Director of Amul, remarked, “It fills me with immense pleasure that the world’s largest dairy cooperative society Amul, which is owned by 3.6 million farmers, is going to hold its golden jubilee celebrations at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 22. World’s most popular leader and our Prime Minister Narendra Modiji will be there to greet the farmers on the grand occasion. It is a matter of pride for us.”
Dedicated to the interests of farmers and livestock farmers, Amul has played a pivotal role in the development of the dairy industry. The organization’s efforts extend to providing proper training, seeds, milk procurement, artificial insemination, and adopting a scientific approach to animal husbandry.
The success story of Amul is reflected in the remarkable growth of Gujarat’s dairy industry, which has surpassed Rs 1 lakh crore. Notably, Rs 200 crore is paid daily to 3.6 million milk producers under the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation.
The upcoming golden jubilee celebration at Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to be a grand affair, symbolizing the achievements and contributions of Amul to India’s dairy sector. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s presence adds to the significance of the event, highlighting the government’s commitment to supporting and honoring the agricultural community.
