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White Revolution was one of the biggest dairy development movements, by the Indian Government, in India in 1970. It was a step taken by the Indian Government to develop and help the dairy industry sustain itself economically by developing a co-operative, while providing employment to the poor farmers.
The White Revolution helped increase milk productivity and milk was now sold at competitive market prices. This progra increased the demand for development and production of healthy animals, use of modern technology in milk production sector and networking between various small and large scale dairy industries.
The White Revolution followed after the success of the Green Revolution and the aim of White Revolution was to make India one of the largest milk producers in the world.
Verghese Kurien was the father of the White Revolution. He founded Amul, one of the largest milk producing companies in India.
Advantages of White Revolution
It ended the imports of milk solids in India and India started exporting milk powder to many foreign nations.
Dairy industries and infrastructures modernised and expanded. Around 10 million farmers earn their income from dairy farming.
Dairy needs are met locally.
Genetic improvement of milking animals has increased due to cross breeding.
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1. White revolution is nothing but the experiment in co-operative dairy movement which led to increase in the production of milk (and dairy products).
2. This movement was led by Dr. Verghese Kurien in 1970.