Biography of Verghese Kurien | Early Life and Education - Formation of Amul - Recognition and Awards - Later Years of Verghese Kurien
Biography of Verghese Kurien: Verghese Kurien (1921–2012) was an Indian social entrepreneur and the architect of the White Revolution in India, which transformed the country from a milk-deficient nation to one of the world's largest producers of milk and milk products. He is often referred to as the "Father of the White Revolution" and the "Milkman of India." Verghese Kurien Here is an overview of his life and contributions: Early Life and Education of Verghese Kurien: Verghese Kurien was born on November 26, 1921, in Kozhikode, Kerala, India. He completed his education in mechanical engineering from Loyola College in Madras (now Chennai) and later pursued a degree in dairy engineering from the Michigan State University in the United States, under a government scholarship. Biography of Masti Venkatesha Iyengar Formation of Amul: In 1949, Verghese Kurien was appointed by the Government of India to help establish a dairy cooperative in the town of Anand in t...