Tribhuvandas Patel
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: IE
Context: The Lok Sabha has passed a Bill to establish Tribhuvan Sahkari University in Anand, Gujarat, named after Tribhuvandas Patel, founder of the Kaira Milk Union (Amul).
About Tribhuvandas Patel:
• Early Life & Background:
• Born: 22 October 1903 in Anand, Kheda district, Gujarat. Family: Son of Kishibhai Patel, a farmer; studied at DN High School, Anand. Education: Graduate from Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad. Participated in movements like Civil Disobedience, Salt Satyagraha, and anti-untouchability drives; jailed in Nasik (1930) and Visapur.
• Born: 22 October 1903 in Anand, Kheda district, Gujarat.
• Family: Son of Kishibhai Patel, a farmer; studied at DN High School, Anand.
• Education: Graduate from Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.
• Participated in movements like Civil Disobedience, Salt Satyagraha, and anti-untouchability drives; jailed in Nasik (1930) and Visapur.
• Contribution to the Cooperative Movement:
• Founded Kaira Milk Union (Amul) on 14 December 1946 to end dairy exploitation by private traders like Polson Dairy. Promoted inclusive village-level dairy cooperatives based on: One man, one vote principle Equal participation across castes and communities Appointed Dr. Verghese Kurien and supported him in building the foundation of India’s White Revolution. Later helped establish: National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF)
• Founded Kaira Milk Union (Amul) on 14 December 1946 to end dairy exploitation by private traders like Polson Dairy.
• Promoted inclusive village-level dairy cooperatives based on: One man, one vote principle Equal participation across castes and communities
• One man, one vote principle
• Equal participation across castes and communities
• Appointed Dr. Verghese Kurien and supported him in building the foundation of India’s White Revolution.
• Later helped establish: National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF)
• National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
• Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)
• Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF)
• Role in Freedom Struggle:
• Close follower of Mahatma Gandhi’s principles. Dedicated life to rural upliftment, community health, and self-reliance. Founded Tribhuvandas Foundation from public donations to serve rural health needs.
• Close follower of Mahatma Gandhi’s principles.
• Dedicated life to rural upliftment, community health, and self-reliance.
• Founded Tribhuvandas Foundation from public donations to serve rural health needs.
• Recognitions & Awards:
• Ramon Magsaysay Award (1963) for Community Leadership. Padma Bhushan (1964) for Social Service.
• Ramon Magsaysay Award (1963) for Community Leadership.
• Padma Bhushan (1964) for Social Service.