The milk rich area of Anand is located around 35 kilometers from Vadodara and spanning over an area of 2,000 sq. miles.
Anand hosts Asia's largest milk cooperative -- the Amul dairy. Established around 1940 A.D., the highly successful business venture is the most unique and thriving co-operative in the Kheda district.
The Anand milk co-operative or Amul, is rumored to produce more than a million tons of milk every day. And 70% of the milk produced here is sent to various neighboring cities and nearby states.
The healthy produce also includes milk-made products like baby food, chocolates, cheese, butter and other milk-based drinks. An addition to the success of this venture is that it has transformed the lives of the poor villagers living in this par of the country.
Incredibly, the milking business has offered wonderful opportunities to over 60,000 families who used to farm. Discover what makes Anand a place for this healthy industry – that will make the time visit worthy.
Anand is well known for its milk production in India. The world famous Amul dairy is located here. Moreover, the city also hosts the National Dairy Development Board of India and Anand Agricultural University.
The map of Anand tells its location that lies between Ahmedabad and Vadodara. By rail you can easily catch this railway junction. In this point of time you can see the rapid growth of economy in Anand due to the city’s Vallabh Vidhyanagar which is an educational suburb of Anand.
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