Question

(b)
What made Dr. Kurien be called as "father of the white Revolution" and "Architect of
Modern Dairy Industry” ? Support your answer with examples from the lesson.
(See lesson 24)
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Answer 1

Dr. Kurien made India the largest milk producer of the world. Dr. Kurien established the

National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and designed the “Operation Flood

Programme.” Dr. Kurien may rightly be called the “Architect of Modern Dairy Industry”

and the “Father of the White Revolution”. He has been honoured with very high civilian

awards such as Padmashri and Padmabhushan. His achievements were recognised

internationally and he was awarded the presitigious Ramon Magasaysay Award for

community leadership.