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National Milk Day 2021 marks the 100th Birth Anniversary of the ‘Milkman Of India’

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    29th Nov, 2021

Recently, the Ministry of Animal Husbandry & Dairying has celebrated the? National Milk Day (NMD) on 26th November.

Context

Recently, the Ministry of Animal Husbandry & Dairying has celebrated the? National Milk Day (NMD) on 26th November.

Key-points

  • National Milk Day is celebrated to honor Dr. Verghese Kurien, who is the father of India’s White Revolution.
  • It marks his birth anniversary.
    • NMD 2021 commemorates the 100th birth anniversary of Dr. Kurien.
  • The day celebrates the ?importance of milk?in a person’s life and to promote the benefits related to the milk & milk industry and to create awareness among people about the importance ?of milk and milk products.

Who was Dr Verghese Kurien?

  • He is known as the?‘Father of White Revolution in India’.?
  • He was a social entrepreneur. He is famous for his?‘Operation Flood’, which ?is? known as ?the world’s largest agricultural program.?
    • This operation made India the largest milk producer of the world, from a milk-deficient country.
  • This movement doubled the milk available per person as well as increased milk output four-time, in some 30 years.
    • Because of his efforts only,?India became the largest producer of milk in 1998, surpassing the U.S.
  • He established 30 institutions that are run by various farmers and workers. 
  • He also played a key role in the establishment and success of? Amul ?Brand.?
  • He also helped manage the Delhi Milk Scheme and corrected the prices.He also helped India become self-sufficient in edible oils.

Awards

  • Ramon Magsaysay Award (1963)
  • Krishi Ratna (1986)
  • World Food Prize (1989)
  • He is also the recipient of India's highest civilian awards-
    • Padma Shri (1965)
    • Padma Bhushan (1966)
    • Padma Vibhushan (1999)

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