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Verghese Kurien (26 November 1921 – 9 September 2012) was an Indian dairy engineer and social entrepreneur who led initiatives that contributed to the extensive increase in milk production termed the White Revolution.
Verghese Kurien married Susan Molly Peter on June 15, 1953 and they had one daughter Nirmala Kurien and a grandson, Siddharth. Dr. Kurein was the man responsible for turning India from a milk deficient country to the largest producer of milk in the world today.
Oct 11, 2023 · Verghese Kurien, often referred to as the "Milkman of India," was a renowned Indian social entrepreneur and the driving force behind India's White Revolution. Early Life and Education of Dr Verghese Kurien. Birth: Dr. Verghese Kurien was born on November 26, 1921, in Calicut (now Kozhikode), Kerala.
Dr. Verghese Kurien, the Father of the White Revolution, passed away in the early hours of today, after a brief illness. He was 91 years old. He is survived by his wife, Molly Kurien, daughter Nirmala and grandson, Siddharth.
the legend, Dr. Verghese Kurien as National Milk Day We offer our tribute. To the Father of White Revolution. To the young man who shunned the glitter of a life abroad. To the patriot who was determined to transform a country. To the good Samaritan who changed millions of lives.
Dr. Verghese Kurien was the Founder Chairman of National Dairy Development Board from 1965 to 1998. He is the architect of India’s White Revolution, which helped India emerge as the largest milk producer in the world.
Who was Verghese Kurien and what did he do? In the late 1940s, after Independence, India was largely a milk deficient country where people survived on imports from abroad. That is before a man...
