| Anand
is situated 35 kms from Vadodara and is located in Kheda.
One of the most successful examples of a cooperative venture
in the country. The Anand milk cooperative has transformed
the life of farmers in this region. It is well worth a
visit. The Anand milk co-operative has transformed the
lives of over 60,000 families in the area. Anand is said
to have been established by a 'Gosai' (cowherd) named
'Anandgar' during the 9th century. The Kheda district
co-operative Milk Producers' Union, the most unique co-operative
unit of its kind, was established in 1946 AD. Today it
covers an estimated area of 2,000 square miles. |