New chair and vice chair at GCMMF
Credit: GCMMF
Shri Ashokbhai Chaudhary, chair of Mehsana Milk Union, and Shri Gordhanbhai Dhameliya, chair of Rajkot Milk Union, have been unanimously elected as chairman and vice chairman of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul). GCMMF is known as Amul Federation and is the world’s largest farmer-owned dairy cooperative.
The election meeting, held on 22 July, saw full participation from all 18 member unions of GCMMF. The election process was conducted in the presence of the district collector of Anand and the registrar of cooperatives for the government of Gujarat, reflecting the Federation’s unwavering commitment to democratic values. Since its inception in 1973, GCMMF has proudly maintained the tradition of unanimous elections for its leadership.
In the financial year 2024-25, GCMMF recorded a turnover of ₹65,911 crore (US$7.7 billion, €6.5bn), reflecting a robust year-on-year growth of 11.2%. During the same period, the Federation procured over 12 billion litres of milk and achieved a brand turnover of ₹90,000 crore (US$11 billion) through its member unions. With more than 24 billion product packs distributed across India and over 50 countries, Amul has been recognised as the world’s strongest food and dairy brand by Brand Finance UK.
Upon their unanimous election, the newly appointed chairman and vice chairman expressed their profound gratitude to India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his visionary leadership in positioning Amul as a global dairy brand. They also extended heartfelt thanks to Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah for his continued guidance in strengthening the cooperative movement, Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat State BJP President Shri C.R. Patil, Shri Jagdish Vishwakarma (Minister of Cooperation, Government of Gujarat), and the entire Board of GCMMF for their unwavering support. Special appreciation was reserved for the 3.6 million dairy farmers of Gujarat, whose dedication and trust continue to form the foundation of GCMMF’s success.
