New Delhi, July 04, 2025: Under the leadership of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat has successfully translated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of women’s empowerment into actionable initiatives.
By prioritising the cooperative model, the state has not only enhanced women’s leadership in the rural economy but also strengthened the cooperative sector.
This approach, guided by Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, emphasises the vital role of economically and socially empowering women as part of building a self-reliant India. Through these efforts, Gujarat exemplifies how cooperative models can uplift communities and foster sustainable development.
On the occasion of International Cooperative Day, the Government of Gujarat released inspiring statistics showcasing the rising participation of women in cooperatives across the state.
According to the release, between 2020 and 2025, the number of women-led dairy cooperative societies grew by 21% from 3,764 to 4,562.
Not only that, during the same period, women’s participation in the management committees of village-level cooperative societies has increased by 14%. The number of women in these committees has risen from 70,200 to 80,000, as stated in the release.
Women-led dairy cooperatives in Gujarat have not only become a symbol of social transformation but also a significant contributor to the rural economy. In 2020, these cooperatives had an estimated daily revenue of ₹17 crore, amounting to approximately ₹6,310 crore annually.
Over the past five years, this figure has risen to ₹25 crore per day by 2025, surpassing the estimated annual revenue of ₹9,000 crore. This reflects a remarkable increase of ₹2,700 crore in revenue, a 43% growth during this period. This success stands as a strong testament to the empowerment of women through the cooperative model.
