National Milk Day 2021 marks the 100th Birth Anniversary of the ‘Milkman Of India’

Context

Recently, the Ministry of Animal Husbandry & Dairying has celebrated the? National Milk Day (NMD) on 26th November.

Key-points

• National Milk Day is celebrated to honor Dr. Verghese Kurien, who is the father of India’s White Revolution.
• It marks his birth anniversary.
• NMD 2021 commemorates the 100th birth anniversary of Dr. Kurien.
• The day celebrates the ?importance of milk?in a person’s life and to promote the benefits related to the milk & milk industry and to create awareness among people about the importance ?of milk and milk products.

Who was Dr Verghese Kurien?

• He is known as the?‘Father of White Revolution in India’.?
• He was a social entrepreneur. He is famous for his?‘Operation Flood’, which ?is? known as ?the world’s largest agricultural program.?
• This operation made India the largest milk producer of the world, from a milk-deficient country.
• This movement doubled the milk available per person as well as increased milk output four-time, in some 30 years.
• Because of his efforts only,?India became the largest producer of milk in 1998, surpassing the U.S.
• He established 30 institutions that are run by various farmers and workers. 
• He also played a key role in the establishment and success of? Amul ?Brand.?
• He also helped manage the Delhi Milk Scheme and corrected the prices.He also helped India become self-sufficient in edible oils.