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Verghese Kurien ~ The Milkman of India

~Book Review~

“Eight hours for dairy, eight hours for family and eight hours for sleep” – words from Dr Verghese Kurien who is known as the Father of the White Revolution. He is so-called because of his initiatives and immense contribution to the dairy sector. Also the entire credit of making a small city Anand a world known city and the Milk Capital of India went to Dr Verghese Kurien who started Amul there and made it a brand. He is the person who transformed the rural India and made India the largest producer of milk. In the production of milk, India crossed United States way back in 1998. Also known as the Milkman of India, Dr Kurien’s endless efforts has alleviated millions of rural Indians out of poverty. He was honored with many prestigious awards like Padma Vibhushan, the World Food Prize and the Magsaysay Award.

Read on about the life of Verghese Kurien, The Milkman of India, presented through both comics and text as part of Scholastic’s new Great Lives Series. This book takes a look at the life of one of India’s most enterprising, innovative and dedicated personalities ever.



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