Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted the positive impact of India’s recent trade deals with the US and EU on the domestic dairy industry. These agreements, excluding dairy imports, are expected to safeguard the livelihoods of over 10 crore milk producers, benefiting small and marginal farmers. The launch of ‘Amul AI’, an AI-driven platform for the dairy sector in Anand, signifies a new era of technological advancement in cooperative dairy practices.
Amul, a globally renowned cooperative, links 36 lakh milk producers from 18,500 villages in Gujarat. The Amul AI platform integrates data from farmers and cooperatives, enhancing decision-making processes and modernizing agriculture and dairy operations. Gujarat CM also praised the Union Budget’s provisions, including funds to train 20,000 veterinary professionals and strengthen the dairy ecosystem, aligning with the PM’s tech-focused development vision.
The AI platform aims to bolster the cooperative ecosystem and advance India’s dairy sector by merging cutting-edge technology with traditional practices. Anand, known for its historical significance as the birthplace of White Revolution pioneers, Tribhuvandas Patel and Dr. Verghese Kurien, now hosts the innovative ‘Sarala’ app, a global first for accessing milk-related data via mobile. Officials commend PM Modi for safeguarding Indian dairy interests in trade agreements, preventing potential harm to local livestock rearers.
Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister Jitu Vaghani hailed the launch of Amul AI as a historic milestone, set to become a leading AI application in the global dairy landscape. This platform promises rural producers access to advanced technology, enhancing efficiency and income for milk producers. Vaghani also noted the economic empowerment aspect, with 94% of payments directly benefiting women livestock rearers through bank deposits.
