India’s First National Cooperative University

The foundation stone for India’s first National Cooperative University was laid in Anand, Gujarat, regarded as the cradle of India’s cooperative movement.

The institution has been named Tribhuvandas National Cooperative University in honour of Tribhuvandas Patel, a pioneer of India’s dairy cooperative revolution.

Key Highlights

Component	Details
Institution	India’s first National Cooperative University.
Location	Established in Anand, Gujarat.
University Name	Named Tribhuvandas National Cooperative University.
Administrative Ministry	The university will function under the Ministry of Cooperation.

Importance of the University

Area	Significance
Cooperative Education	Will support education, research, and training in cooperative management and development.
Dairy Cooperative Legacy	Recognises the contribution of Tribhuvandas Patel and the Amul-led cooperative movement.
Institutional Development	Strengthens the cooperative sector through specialised academic and professional support.
Governance Model	Promotes the principles of member ownership and democratic decision-making in cooperatives.

PT Facts

Anand: Associated with India’s dairy cooperative movement and Amul.
Tribhuvandas Patel: Played a key role in establishing the Kaira cooperative dairy movement.
Ministry of Cooperation: Created in 2021.
Cooperative Institutions: Based on member ownership and democratic decision-making.

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