Who among the following was known as the ”Milkman of India”?
- Arun Krishna
- Muljibhai Patel
- Verghese Kurien
- M.S. Swaminathan
The Correct Option is C
Approach Solution - 1
The individual known as the "Milkman of India" is Verghese Kurien. He played a pivotal role in the transformation of India's dairy industry through the White Revolution, which significantly increased milk production in the country.
Verghese Kurien's revolutionary strategies in dairy farming and cooperative management led to the success of the Amul brand and laid the foundation for the proliferation of milk cooperatives across India. As a result, India became one of the largest producers of milk in the world, enhancing the livelihood of millions of rural dairy farmers.
Approach Solution -2
The person known as the "Milkman of India" was Verghese Kurien.
Additional Context:
- Architect of India's White Revolution that made India the world's largest milk producer
- Founded Amul dairy cooperative in 1946 and established NDDB (National Dairy Development Board)
- Pioneered the Anand Model of dairy cooperatives
- Recipient of Ramon Magsaysay Award (1963) and World Food Prize (1989)
- His birthday (November 26) is celebrated as National Milk Day in India
Correct Answer: (3) Verghese Kurien
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