The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated the Shri Motibhai R. Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School (MRCSSS) and the Sagar Organic Plant in Gujarat through video conferencing. On this occasion, several dignitaries, including the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel, were present.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah expressed deep condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the recent car explosion in Delhi. He said that all those responsible for the terrorist incident will be given strict punishment. Union Home Minister said The punishment for the culprits of the Delhi car blast will send a message to the world that no terrorist should even dare to think of committing such an act in India.
Shri Amit Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the entire world has recognized India’s fight against terrorism over the past 11 years, and Prime Minister Modi is at the forefront of leading this fight globally. He stated that all those who committed this cowardly act and those behind it will be brought before the law and given the strictest possible punishment. The Government of India and the Ministry of Home Affairs are fully committed to ensuring this.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that today marks the inauguration of the Sagar Organic Plant and the Motibhai Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School. He said that Motibhai Kaka is an ideal and inspiration for all the citizens of Mansa. Motibhai led a life that was completely based on the principles of Mahatma Gandhi—honest, transparent, and devoted to spreading these values among countless people. He added that during that time, all great people worked to open the doors of prosperity for the cattle rearers, farmers, and villages of Gujarat. Shri Shah said that today, Amul has become the world’s number one cooperative brand, and its foundation was laid by eminent personalities of that era.
Shri Amit Shah said that the Sagar Sainik School, established in the name of Motibhai Chaudhary, will open the path for children from several districts of Gujarat to serve in the Indian Armed Forces. Spread over 11 acres, this school has been built at a cost of ?50 crore and is equipped with facilities such as smart classrooms, hostels, a library, and a canteen. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Government of India has decided to establish 100 new Sainik Schools across the country under the PPP model, and among them, the Motibhai Chaudhary Sainik School will certainly become a symbol of pride for Mehsana.
Union Minister of Cooperation said that today the Sagar Organic Plant has also been inaugurated. He stated that this plant is very important to ensure that reliable organic products under the Amul brand reach across the country and the world, and that all farmers engaged in organic farming receive fair profits. This plant, with a daily capacity of about 30 metric tons, is certified under the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) and by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). He said that because of APEDA certification, farmers engaged in natural farming in North Gujarat will greatly benefit, as their produce can now reach global markets. Shri Shah added that the expansion of this organic plant will not only improve the health of citizens across the country but also increase the income of farmers involved in organic farming.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation urged all farmers engaged in organic farming and their families to use organic products themselves so that their entire families remain healthy. He said that in 1960, Doodhsagar Dairy collected only 3,300 liters of milk per day, which has now increased to 35 lakh liters per day. This dairy is connected to cattle rearers from 1,250 villages in Gujarat and to more than 10 lakh milk production groups across Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh. He said that its turnover has reached Rs 8,000 crore. With 8 modern dairies, 2 milk chilling centers, 2 cattle feed plants, and 1 cement production unit, Doodhsagar Dairy today plays a major role in Gujarat’s White Revolution.
Shri Amit Shah said that Banaskantha and Doodhsagar Dairy together have provided a model for transforming the dairy economy. He mentioned that several initiatives have been undertaken to promote the circular economy of this dairy, including the formation of 75,000 new primary dairy cooperative societies across the country. He said that the Modi government will ensure that 50 per cent of the milk produced by cooperative societies reaches national and international markets, benefiting the cattle rearers.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that to ensure the benefits of the circular economy reach cattle rearers across Gujarat and the entire country, the Modi government has established three multi-state cooperative societies. He also mentioned that 70 per cent of Amul’s total turnover comes from the contribution of women—our mothers and sisters—who have become self-reliant through it. Shri Shah said that this year, Gujarat experienced unseasonal heavy rainfall, and to assist the affected farmers, the Bhupendra Patel-led state government has announced a very generous relief package. He added that the Gujarat government has resolved that it will not step back from helping the farmers.