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Prelims level: National Milk Day
Why in the News?
National Milk Day on November 26 commemorates the birth anniversary of ‘The Milkman of India’, Dr Verghese Kurien, who was credited with making India self-reliant in milk production.
About National Milk Day:
| Details | • Observed on November 26 to honor Dr. Verghese Kurien’s contributions to India’s dairy industry and the White Revolution. • Celebrates India’s transformation into the world’s largest milk producer. |
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| Contributions made by Varghese Kurien | • Born on November 26, 1921, in Kozhikode, Kerala. • Played a key role in establishing Amul (1949) and transforming it into a global dairy brand. • Inaugural chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). • Led Operation Flood, which revolutionized India’s dairy industry and made it self-sufficient in milk production. • Received numerous awards, including the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership (1963). |
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| About the White Revolution and Milk Production in India | • Initiated in 1970 through Operation Flood to increase milk production and reduce dependence on milk powder imports. • Empowered dairy farmers by promoting a cooperative-based model for milk production. • By the late 1990s, India became the world’s largest milk producer, surpassing the US. • Milk production grew threefold, from 21.2 million tonnes in 1968-69 to over 55 million tonnes by 1991-92. • Helped build the infrastructure for milk supply chains, processing plants, and storage facilities, making milk more accessible. • Significantly improved the income and livelihood of rural farmers, boosting employment and economic development.
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