Dr. Verghese Kurien
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- 26th November commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien.
Dr. Verghese Kurien (1921-2012)
- He was the architect of India’s White Revolution and is celebrated as the “Father of the White Revolution.”
- Born in Kozhikode, Kerala, he spearheaded Operation Flood in 1970, which transformed India from a milk-deficient country into the world’s largest milk producer.
- He was instrumental in establishing the Anand cooperative model, exemplified by Amul, which became a blueprint for dairy development across India.
- His efforts also led to the creation of institutions such as the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA).
- Dr. Kurien revolutionized the edible oil industry by launching the brand ‘Dhara’ in 1979.
- Awards received – Padma Vibhushan, Ramon Magsaysay Award, and the World Food Prize.
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