Asia's largest dairy co-op, Banas Dairy, re-elects Shankar Chaudhary unopposed as Chairman, confirming strategic focus on ₹20,000 cr growth and farmer welfare.
Unopposed Third Term Asia's Largest Dairy Co-op Retains Leader
Gujarat Assembly Speaker and BJP MLA Shankar Chaudhary (L) has been re-elected unopposed as chairman of Banas Dairy for the third consecutive term.

BJP’s Shankar Chaudhary re-elected Banas Dairy Chairman, cementing a decade of growth and a staggering ₹20,000 Crore annual turnover.

The leadership stability at Banas Dairy, widely recognized as Asia’s largest dairy cooperative, is confirmed with the unopposed re-election of Gujarat Assembly Speaker and BJP MLA Shankar Chaudhary as Chairman for a third consecutive term. This continuity is a major signal to the international dairy market, affirming the cooperative’s strategic direction under a leader who has overseen unprecedented growth. Chaudhary, a prominent OBC political figure, will serve another two-and-a-half-year term, with the newly constituted board also appointing Bhavabhai Rabari as Vice-Chairman.

Chaudhary’s decade-long tenure has been marked by explosive financial growth, positioning Banas Dairy as a true economic powerhouse in the sector. The co-op’s annual turnover has impressively soared past the ₹20,000 crore (approximately $2.4 billion USD) mark. Crucially, this revenue translates directly into significant farmer welfare, with the cooperative depositing around ₹35 crore daily directly into the accounts of its large base of cattle rearers, illustrating a powerful model of shared economic success.

Innovation and digitalization have been core pillars of this growth strategy. Under the Chairman’s direction, Banas Dairy has adopted extensive digital systems to streamline operations and enhance efficiency across its supply chain. Furthermore, the co-op has successfully diversified into new markets, launching a “sweet revolution” via the substantial production of honey, with output reaching 350 tonnes. This strategic value addition showcases the co-op’s ability to innovate beyond traditional milk processing.

The foundation of Banas Dairy’s success lies in its massive scale and grassroots cooperative structure. With 3.76 lakh member farmers spanning eight states, the organization, originally founded by the late Galabhai Nanjibhai Patel, is a critical engine for rural empowerment, particularly for thousands of rural women. Chaudhary expressed his gratitude to the members, stressing that it is their cooperation that has driven the institution to new heights, setting a future goal to elevate Banas Dairy to a truly global level entity.

Looking forward, the Chairman’s third term is expected to maintain its focus on cooperation, innovation, and farmer-centric initiatives. Beyond its core business, the cooperative has demonstrated its commitment to social development by establishing India’s first medical college run by cattle rearers. Chaudhary’s re-election ensures that this successful blend of large-scale dairy production, digital advancement, and community-focused development will continue to guide Asia’s largest dairy cooperative through its next phase of planned expansion.

Source: Insights based on reporting from India Today.

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