National Milk Day 2021: A N Dwivedi Highlights The Contribution of Dr. Verghese Kurien on his 100th Birth Anniversary

Krishi Jagran has organized a live session on “The Contributions of Dr. Verghese Kurien to Dairy Sector” on 26^th November 2021 at 11 am. The main purpose of this webinar is to spread awareness about the contributions of Dr. Kurien, the ‘Father of White Revolution in India’ & ‘Architect of Modern Dairy Industry’ on his 100^th birthday.

Since 2014, 26^th November is celebrated as the National Milk Day to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Verghese Kurien– father of India’s white revolution, also known as the ‘Milk Man of India’.

The Key Moderator of Today’s event is the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Krishi Jagran & Agriculture World, MC Dominic, a pioneer in Agri journalism, who has created the World's largest Agri media network from the scratch. Besides, to amplify the voice of farmers. He has launched Farmer first, Farmer the Journalist, and Farmer the Brand. 

A  N Dwivedi, CEO, Indore Sahakari Dugdh Sangh Maryadit, was the eminent speaker of the webinar.

During the webinar A N Dwivedi talked about the entire journey of Dr. Verghese Kurien, who is known as the Father of the White Revolution in India, He said that DR. Kurien was a well-known Indian social entrepreneur, who is still famous for his ‘Operation Flood’, which is known as the world’s largest agricultural program. 

He established 30 institutions that are run by various farmers and workers. Dr. Kurien also played a key role in the establishment and success of Amul Brand. Because of his efforts only, India became the largest producer of milk in 1998, surpassing the U.S.

About Indore Sahakari Dugdh Sangh Maryadit

Indore Sahakari Dugdh Sangh Maryadit, affiliated with the MP State Cooperative Dairy Federation, Bhopal is in existence since 1982. It covers almost 9 districts & deals with 4 Mini Dairy Plant, which is located at Khargone, Jhabua, Badwani & Burhanpur & 11 Milk Chilling Centers located at Pholgawadi, Chapda, Dudhi, Sonkatch, Konnod, Tonkkurdh, Khandwa, Badwah, Petlawad, Sendhwa & Aambua in its area of operation. The main Diary plant of 4.00 lakh liters per day capacity is located at Chanda Talawali, Mangaliya on the Outskirt of Indore City. 

The dairy development activities in the rural areas include the conduct of survey of the villages having milk potential organizing the primary milk cooperative societies under the MP Cooperative Societies Act 1960, enrolling the milk producers as its member, inducting cattle, collecting milk from them imparting training, supporting Technical input services & extending the benefits under various State/Central government schemes.

To watch the live session of the webinar, head on to our official Facebook page of Krishi Jagran.