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The Exemplary Milk Revolution
Anand is situated 35 kms from Vadodara
and is located in Kheda. One of the most successful examples of a
cooperative venture in the country. The Anand milk cooperative has
transformed the life of farmers in this region. It is well worth a visit.
The Anand milk co-operative has transformed the lives of over 60,000
families in the area. Anand is said to have been established by a 'Gosai'
(cowherd) named 'Anandgar' during the 9th century.
The Kheda district co-operative Milk Producers' Union, the most unique
co-operative unit of its kind, was established in 1946 AD. Today it covers
an estimated area of 2,000 square miles.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Dakor: It is situated about 94 Kms. from both
Vadodara and
Ahmedabad .
Dakor is a temple town sacred to Lord Krishna. His image, said to be the
original from Dwarka, was brought here by a devotee and installed in the
temple of Ranchodrai.
Champaner: It is situated 47
Kms. from Vadodara. The town of Champaner lies at the foot of Pavagadh
Fort. The ruins of its mosques and
palaces reflected in the lake are some of the most picturesque ones in
India.
Pavagadh
Fort: The hill of Pavagadh rises from Champaner in three stages. The
plateau at an altitude of 1471 feet is known as the Machi Haveli. Pavagadh
is 49 kms from Vadodara, and is also
known as the birthplace of Gujarat's famous musician, Baiju, who preceded
Tansen.
Bharuch: It is situated 70 kms from Vadodara.
It's an ancient town with a 2000-year old history. On a hilltop is a fort,
which over looks the river Narmada.
Dhumakal: Sloth Bear sanctuary, which also houses the tiger and
leopard.
EXCURSIONS
The Old Fort: Built by Mohammad Tughlak in the 14th century, as a
defence fortification against the Bhils.
The Textile Market: Surat's vast and active textile market
testifies its importance in the textile trade even today.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Air: Various domestic airlines connecting
Ahmedabad ,
Delhi , Mumbai, Daman,
Pune.
Rail: Vadodara is on the Western
Railways, Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad line.
Road: Stare transport buses and private luxury coaches connects
various centres of Gujarat,
Maharashtra
, Delhi and Rajasthan
. Vadodara is 112 kms from
Ahmedabad and
420 kms from Bombay.