
NAFED Chairman secures unopposed re-election leading dairy cooperative serving 200,000 milk producers
Sehra BJP MLA and Gujarat Assembly Deputy Speaker Jetha Ahir has achieved a remarkable political milestone, securing unanimous re-election as Chairman of Panchamrut Dairy for his fourth consecutive term in an unopposed contest that underscores his dominance in Gujarat’s cooperative dairy sector. All 17 board members supported his continuation, with the result declared on Monday, reinforcing his uninterrupted leadership since 2009 and demonstrating the confidence that stakeholders place in his strategic vision for one of the region’s most critical agricultural institutions.
Ahir’s multi-institutional leadership portfolio extends far beyond Panchamrut Dairy, as he simultaneously chairs the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) and the Panchmahal District Cooperative Bank, creating a powerful network of influence across India’s agricultural cooperative landscape. This concentration of leadership positions enables coordinated policy implementation and resource mobilization across multiple levels of the cooperative hierarchy, from local milk collection to national agricultural marketing strategies.
Panchamrut Dairy operates as an economic lifeline for over 200,000 milk producers distributed across the strategically important districts of Panchmahal, Mahisagar, and Dahod, regions that form the backbone of Gujarat’s dairy economy. The cooperative’s extensive reach demonstrates the scale of Ahir’s responsibility in managing milk procurement, processing, and marketing operations that directly impact rural livelihoods and contribute significantly to Gujarat’s position as India’s leading dairy-producing state.
The unanimous support for Ahir’s fourth term reflects stakeholder satisfaction with his leadership performance in maintaining the dairy’s stability and driving consistent growth throughout his tenure. Industry observers attribute Panchamrut Dairy’s sustained success to Ahir’s ability to navigate complex market conditions, government policy changes, and farmer welfare requirements while maintaining competitive pricing structures that benefit both producers and consumers in an increasingly challenging agricultural environment.
Ahir’s uncontested re-election reinforces his significant political and cooperative influence throughout the region, effectively merging governance responsibilities with grassroots economic empowerment initiatives that strengthen rural communities. His continued leadership represents continuity for farmer-members who depend on stable milk pricing and reliable procurement systems, while positioning Panchamrut Dairy to capitalize on emerging opportunities in value-added dairy processing and expanding market access for member producers across the three-district operational area.
Source: Indian Cooperative – NAFED Chairman re-elected as Panchamrut Dairy Chairman
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