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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