The sapling that was collectively planted by the villages of Gujarat 50 years ago has now grown into a magnificent banyan tree.
Today, the branches of this colossal banyan tree have extended across the nation and abroad. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all of you on the golden jubilee of the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation.
I also commend every individual, both men and women, who are associated with the milk committees of Gujarat. Additionally, I acknowledge another significant partner in this journey, the primary stakeholder in the dairy sector – our livestock.
Today, I also honour the invaluable contribution of our livestock in the success of this endeavour. The dairy sector is incomplete without them, and hence, I express my gratitude towards the livestock of our country.
Since Bharat’s independence, numerous brands have emerged in the country, but none quite like Amul. Today, Amul stands as a symbol of Bharat’s cattle rearers’ resilience and strength. Amul embodies trust, progress, public participation, and the empowerment of farmers. It epitomizes the fusion of modernity with tradition, serving as an inspiration for a self-reliant Bharat, characterized by lofty aspirations, resolutions, and remarkable achievements. Amul’s products are now exported to over 50 countries worldwide.
With a network comprising more than 18 thousand milk cooperative groups, over 36 lakh farmers, and 3.5 crore litres of milk collected daily, alongside online payments exceeding Rs 200 crore to cattle rearers each day, Amul’s scale of operation is truly formidable. This organization of small-scale livestock rearers thrives on the power of organization and cooperation.
