The Resurgence of the Milk-Sacred: Inclusive Growth through Dairy Cooperatives and Ancient Wisdom
The dawn of Viksit Bharat 2047 (Developed India 2047) is fundamentally tied to the rural economy, where the white revolution is transitioning into its second phase. Since the establishment of the dedicated Ministry of Cooperation in 2021, the cooperative sector has witnessed a tectonic shift in policy support. Yet, as the nation targets inclusive growth, it faces a paradox: while the “Amul Model” stands as a global beacon of success, many state-level dairy cooperatives remain stagnant or failing. To bridge this gap, India must pivot toward a reformative paradigm—one that marries modern cooperative incentives with the profound principles of Ancient Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) for governance.