Dudhsagar Dairy
Mehsana District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd.
Late Shri Mansinhbhai Prithviraj Patel
Founder Chairman, Dudhsagar Dairy
đź“Ť Born: 15th November, Charada village, Vijapur Taluka.
Early Life & Freedom Struggle
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Inspired by the Quit India Movement (1942), he left college to join the freedom struggle.
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Traveled widely to unite youth for the nation’s freedom.
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1946 (Age 26): Elected to the Legislative Assembly of Vadodara State with a clear majority → youngest member at that time.
Political Career
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1952: Elected to the Legislative Assembly of Mumbai from Mansa/Vijapur.
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Played a key role in passing the bill to establish Gujarat University.
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Active senate member, Gujarat University (1952–1957).
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1962: Again elected as M.L.A. to continue social reforms.
Contribution to Education & Cooperatives
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1970s focus: Education and co-operatives.
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Founder of Mehsana District Co-operative Milk Producers Union.
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Actively engaged with Gujarat Co-operative Union services.
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Led educational reforms in North Gujarat:
1. Headed the Visionary Committee for primary education.
2. Vice President of North Gujarat Higher Secondary Education Society (Pilval College). -
Established modern educational facilities in native village Charada, Vijapur.
Dairy Vision & Legacy
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Dream: Supply milk from Mehsana → Delhi.
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Today: Gujarat’s dairy co-operatives market ~25 lakh liters/day, bulk supplied by Mehsana Union (Delhi & NCR).
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Legacy continues in empowering small farmers, marginal farmers, and landless labourers.