Anand, India

Anand is situated 35 Kms. from Vadodara which has Asia's largest milk cooperative--the Amul dairy. The Anand milk co-operative (Amul), uces more than one million tonnes of milk every day. Seventy percent of the milk produced here is sent to various neighbouring cities and nearby states. Milk prroducts like butter, cheese, baby food, chocolates and milk-based drinks like Nutramul and cattle feed are also produced in this most modern complex. Amul is one of the most successful examples of a co-operative venture's in the country, a venture which has ansformed the life of farmers in this region. It is well worth a visit.