Amul and IFFCO Make India Proud: Top Global Cooperative Rankings 2025

India’s cooperative sector has achieved a big success globally. In the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) World Cooperative Monitor 2025, two Indian cooperatives — Amul (GCMMF) and IFFCO — have secured the 1st and 2nd ranks in the world. This is a proud moment showing India’s strength in cooperative development and rural economy.

Amul and IFFCO Make India Proud: Top Global Cooperative Rankings 2025

What is ICA World Cooperative Monitor?

The ICA World Cooperative Monitor studies and ranks cooperatives from different countries. It looks at:

• How much turnover they create per person (economic performance),
• Their social impact, and
• How well they follow cooperative principles like democracy, ownership, and profit-sharing.

Why Amul is Ranked No. 1

• Amul is managed by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF).
• It connects small milk producers from villages directly to big national and international markets.
• It supports over 3.6 million milk farmers, giving them stable income and fair prices.
• Amul is known for innovation, quality dairy products, and food security.
• It shows how farmers’ unity can build a global brand.

Why IFFCO is Ranked No. 2

• IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited) serves over 55 million farmers through thousands of cooperative societies.
• It focuses on sustainable fertiliser production, digital tools for farmers, and community welfare.
• It reinvests its profit in rural education, green technology, and social development.
• IFFCO proves that cooperatives can be profitable and socially responsible at the same time.

National Importance

• The success supports India’s mission “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” — meaning development through cooperation.
• It matches the vision of the Ministry of Cooperation to make India’s villages self-reliant.
• Both Amul and IFFCO represent inclusive development, where benefits go directly to producers, not big shareholders.
• India’s cooperative achievements also connect with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting rural empowerment and climate-friendly practices.

Key Facts to Remember

Question & Answer

Q1. Which two Indian cooperatives ranked first and second in the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025?
(a) Amul and IFFCO
(b) NABARD and FCI
(c) NDDB and KRIBHCO
(d) Amul and Mother Dairy
Answer: Amul and IFFCO
Explanation: Amul (GCMMF) ranked 1st and IFFCO ranked 2nd globally in the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025.

Q2. The ICA World Cooperative Monitor ranks cooperatives mainly based on—
(a) Population size
(b) Turnover per capita and social impact
(c) Export volume
(d) Government funding
Answer: Turnover per capita and social impact
Explanation: The ranking depends on how much turnover cooperatives generate per capita and their contribution to society.

Q3. Where was the ICA CM50 Conference 2025 held?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Doha, Qatar
(c) Geneva, Switzerland
(d) London, UK
Answer: Doha, Qatar
Explanation: The rankings were announced during the ICA CM50 Conference in Doha, Qatar.

Q4. What is the main aim of India’s “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” initiative?
(a) To promote private business
(b) To develop rural areas through cooperatives
(c) To nationalize cooperatives
(d) To support only urban employment
Answer: To develop rural areas through cooperatives
Explanation: “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” focuses on strengthening India’s rural economy via cooperative institutions.

Q5. How many farmers are linked with Amul’s cooperative network?
(a) Around 1 million
(b) Around 2 million
(c) Around 3.6 million
(d) Around 5 million
Answer: Around 3.6 million
Explanation: Amul connects over 3.6 million rural milk producers across India.

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