APSC Legal Metrology: Tribhuvandas Patel Paper 1

Known as the “Father of the Cooperative Movement” in India.

Contribution:

• Founded Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (KDCMPUL) in 1946—later became Amul.
• Instrumental in organizing rural milk producers into a cooperative model.

Association with Verghese Kurien:

• Brought Kurien into the movement, which eventually led to the White Revolution.

Freedom Struggle:

• Disciple of Mahatma Gandhi.
• Participated in the Salt Satyagraha and campaigns against untouchability.

Purpose of Amul:

• Created as a revolt against exploitation of farmers by Polson Dairy in Anand, Gujarat.

Legacy:

• Pioneered a model that empowered rural farmers and revolutionized India’s dairy sector.