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Gujarat’s Cooperative Drive Empowers Women: 21% Rise in Dairy Societies, Revenue Crosses Rs9,000 Crore

Women’s Participation in Gujarat’s Dairy Sector Sees Significant Growth. Gujarat’s Cooperative Success Story: Women Producers Drive 39% Increase in Milk Procurement
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Gandhinagar: Gujarat has emerged as a leading example of women’s empowerment in rural India, with a substantial rise in women’s participation and leadership in dairy cooperatives. Marking a 21% increase in women-led dairy cooperative societies over the past five years, the state is witnessing a strong shift towards inclusive growth driven by women’s active involvement.

Under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leadership from Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the cooperative model has been harnessed to strengthen women’s economic and social roles, particularly in the dairy sector.

32% of Dairy Producers in Gujarat Are Women; 25% Women Directors on Milk Union Boards

According to the Gujarat Cooperation Department, out of 36 lakh dairy producer members in the state, around 12 lakh—or roughly 32%—are women. In 2025, women hold 25% of the board positions in various milk unions, with 82 women directors actively participating in governance and policy-making.

At the grassroots level, women’s representation in management committees of village cooperative societies has also grown by 14%, rising from 70,200 to 80,000 members. These women play key roles in decision-making, operations, and oversight, reflecting a transformative change in the traditionally male-dominated cooperative sector.

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Milk Procurement by Women-Led Cooperatives Increases by 39% to 57 Lakh Litres Per Day

Data from the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF) reveals a 39% rise in milk procurement by women-led dairy cooperatives between 2020 and 2025. Milk collection by these cooperatives has surged from 41 lakh litres per day to 57 lakh litres per day, accounting for about 26% of the state’s total milk procurement.

This surge highlights the growing influence of women producers in the dairy value chain and underscores their contribution to Gujarat’s position as a dairy powerhouse.

Annual Revenue of Women-Led Dairy Cooperatives Surpasses ₹9,000 Crore with 43% Growth

Women-led dairy cooperatives have not only driven social empowerment but have also become vital economic engines for rural Gujarat. In 2020, daily revenues stood at approximately ₹17 crore, resulting in an annual turnover of around ₹6,310 crore.

By 2025, daily revenues increased to ₹25 crore, pushing the annual revenue beyond ₹9,000 crore—a remarkable growth of 43%. This financial milestone demonstrates the success of cooperative initiatives in uplifting women economically and promoting sustainable rural development.

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Government and Leadership Commitment Strengthens Women’s Role in Rural Economy

The Gujarat government’s consistent focus on cooperative development and women’s leadership aligns with the broader national agenda of building a self-reliant India (Atmanirbhar Bharat). The state’s progress is a testament to the power of cooperative models in fostering inclusive growth and empowering women to lead change at multiple levels.


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