A Paragraph on Dr. Verghese Kurien
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Verghese Kurien (November 26, 1921 – September 9, 2012) was a legendary Indian social entrepreneur who was known by the sobriquet the "Milkman of India" and the "Father of the White Revolution" for his contribution to the 'billion-litre idea' the "Operation Flood". This is the world's biggest agricultural development programme which transformed India from being a milk-deficient country to largest milk producer in the world. Dairy farming became India’s largest self-sustaining industry. He also founded the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Among the several accolades and awards conferred on him, the most noteworthy are the Ramon Magsaysay Award, World Food Prize, Wateler Peace Prize and the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian award of India.
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Dr. Verghese Kurien is the father of 'White Revolution'.
Explanation:
1. The cooperative dairy movement that was undertaken with the help of biotechnology to produce abundunt (in a large quantity) milk and dairy production, is called white revolution.
2. At Anand in the state of Gujarat, the cooperative movement was laid by Dr. Verghese Kurien.
3. He took this movement to the greatest heights.
4. AMUL (Anand Milk Union Limited) which was founded by him, has now become an international brand. (AMUL Milk, AMUL Ice cream, etc.)
5. The self - sufficiency in dairy business was achieved due to white revolution.
6. Many experiments done for quality control, newer dairy products and their preservation.