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Download Solution PDFVarghese Kurien was named the Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB),by
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Lal Bahadur Shastri.
- Dr Varghese Kurien was named the Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) by former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.
- Dr Varghese Kurien was also known as the Milkman of India as well as the "Father of White Revolution in India".
- Dr Varghese Kurien was the founder of the national dairy development board and Institute of Rural Management along with the largest cooperative ever "AMUL".
Important Points
- White Revolution in India was started by the National Dairy Development Board(NDDB) of India in the year 1970 with the aim to create a nationwide milk grid.
- The White Revolution in India is also known as Operation Flood.
Additional Information
- The features of the White Revolution in India are-
- Adopting new methods for animal husbandry, and
- Altering the composition of feed ingredients in different proportions.
- The objectives of the White Revolution in India are-
- Creating a flood of Milk by Increase production
- Increase the incomes of the rural population
- Provide milk to consumers at fair prices
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