Question

Define White Revolution.

Answer 1

White Revolution:

1. It was launched by the Government of India after the immense success of the Green Revolution.
2. It was also known as “operation flood”.
3. It was initiated by Verghese Kurien.
4. It resulted in a large increase in the production of milk all over the country.
5. A white revolution was initiated in India with the ambition of increasing milk production and making the country one of the largest producers of milk in the world.

The objective of the White Revolution:

1. Creating a flood of Milk by Increase production.
2. Increase the earnings of the rural population.
3. Providing milk to consumers at good prices.

Features Of White Revolution:

1. Adopting new techniques for animal husbandry.
2. Changing the nutritional requirement and ingredients in different proportions to improve yield.