VADODARA, Sep 11: The nine-member media delegation from Arunachal Pradesh explored Gujarat’s dairy cooperative sector, multimodal education and artistic heritage during the ongoing press tour of the State.
The delegation visited the AMUL dairy cooperative in Anand, where the journalists were introduced to the 75-year journey of the iconic cooperative and its transformation from a farmers’ organisation into an internationally recognised dairy brand.
The visiting journalists witnessed various stages of milk collection and processing and visited facilities engaged in the production of AMUL butter and milk powder. They also interacted with Amit Vyas, Managing Director, AMUL, and discussed the prospects and challenges facing the dairy sector.
During the interaction, the delegation specifically sought Vyas’s views on the possibility of establishing an AMUL plant in Arunachal Pradesh. Discussions focused on the State’s livestock potential and the scope for expanding dairy-based livelihoods and strengthening the rural economy.
The delegation later visited AMUL’s chocolate manufacturing facility at Mogar and observed the different stages involved in chocolate production. The journalists were also given an opportunity to taste the finished products.
The media team subsequently visited Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya in Vadodara, where Dean of Academics Dr Jitesh Thakkar and Dr V Chintala briefed them on the university’s academic vision and its focus on transportation, logistics and multimodal connectivity.
The officials highlighted the university’s efforts to develop industry-ready human resources, promote research and innovation, and integrate emerging technologies into education and training in the transportation and logistics sector.
The day’s programme concluded at the Raja Ravi Varma Art Studio, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), where the delegation interacted with Arupa Lahiry, Regional Director, IGNCA.
Lahiry spoke about India’s rich artistic traditions and introduced the journalists to prominent works associated with Raja Ravi Varma, highlighting their artistic and cultural significance and their influence on Indian visual culture.
The journalists also shared perspectives on Arunachal’s diverse indigenous cultures, traditions and artistic heritage, adding a regional dimension to the interaction.
The visits provided the delegation with a broader understanding of India’s development and cultural landscape, covering cooperative enterprise, dairy-based livelihoods, modern education and logistics, as well as the preservation and promotion of artistic heritage.