He is known as the 'Father of the White Revolution' in India. His brainchild, Operation Flood, is the world's biggest dairy development programme. He founded the Amul C-operative at Anand, Gujarat. Who was he?
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Dhirubhai Ambani
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Verghese Kurien
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JRD Tata
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N. R. Narayana Murthy
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Solution
The correct option is B Verghese Kurien
Dr Varghese Kurien is the person who transformed rural India and made India the largest producer of milk. Also known as the Milkman of India, Dr Kurien’s endless efforts has alleviated millions of rural Indian out of poverty.
He was honoured with many prestigious awards like Padma Vibhushan, the World Food Prize and the Magsaysay Award.