Born in Calicut, Kerala, Dr. Verghese Kurien graduated in Science from Madras University and in Engineering from Michigan State University, USA.
He began his career in dairying at the Government Creamery in Anand, Gujarat, and later joined the Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Limited — now known as Amul.
As Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Dr. Kurien spearheaded Operation Flood, which transformed India into the world’s largest milk producer.
Dr. Kurien has received numerous national and international honors, including:
- Ramon Magsaysay Award (1963)
- Padma Shri (1965)
- Padma Bhushan (1966)
- Wateler Peace Prize (1986)
- World Food Prize (1989)
- Padma Vibhushan (1999)
He also served as:
- Chairman, Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA)
- Chairman, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF)
- Chairman, National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI)
About the Author – Gouri Salvi
Gouri Salvi is a Mumbai-based freelance journalist. She has worked with Onlooker and Sunday magazines and the Women’s Feature Service.
Her writing focuses on development and gender issues. She co-edited Beijing!, a book on the UN’s Fourth World Conference on Women, and edited Development Retold: Voices from the Field, a book published by the Indian Cooperative Union.
Language: English
Pages: 241
Price: Free
Table of contents
Foreword – Introductory remarks by someone other than the author, often a respected figure.
Prologue – Sets the stage or gives context before the main story begins.
Early Years – Background on the person or movement’s origins.
History in the Making – The initial efforts that started shaping the story.
On a Roll – Growth and expansion phase.
A Billion-Litre Idea – Likely the birth or scaling of a massive dairy initiative (Operation Flood?).
Operation Flood – Central chapter about India’s white revolution.
Tough Times – Challenges or crises faced.
Step by Step – Gradual institutional or systemic progress.
From Organisation to Institution – The transformation from a project to a lasting national institution (like NDDB or Amul).
Life of Service – The author or protagonist’s dedication and personal philosophy.
A Look Back – Reflection on achievements and lessons learned.
Postscript – A final note after the story concludes.
Annexure – Supplementary information (data, letters, official records).
Index – Reference list for readers.
Acknowledgement – Thanks to contributors and supporters.
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