Verghese Kurien (26 November 1921 – 9 September 2012) was an Indian dairy engineer and social entrepreneur. He led initiatives that contributed to the extensive increase in milk production in India termed as the White Revolution.

This cooperation led to the White Revolution and the creation of India's prominent dairy brand, Amul. Kurien was given the title ‘The Milkman of India' because he created milk powder using buffalo milk when the world was still using milk.

Amul was founded on 14 December 1946 as a response to the exploitation of small dairy farmers by traders and agents. At the time, milk prices were arbitrarily determined, giving Polson an effective monopoly in milk collection from Kaira and its subsequent supply to Mumbai .

The story of Amul, as we all know of today, has a heavy history of effort, struggle, and perseverance. It took the effort of one man to unite many. 26th November, the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurian, has, since then, been recognized as National Milk Day.

Nov 30, 1999 · Verghese Kurien was a man who changed the discourse. For him, the poor, unemployed farmer with no resources was never a problem. He felt if a farmer could access technology and markets, he would be an asset.

Aug 7, 2021 · Dr. Verghese Kurien, the “ father of the white revolution ” and co-founder of great brands like AMUL, Mother Dairy, and Dhara, was a metallurgy engineer but was forced to take dairy engineering when he was sent to the USA on a scholarship by the Indian government.

Feb 20, 2016 · Read the story of Amul, Verghese Kurien: the milkman of India and the crowd funded movie back in those times: Manthan. The Operation Flood made India, from a milk-deficient nation to, the world’s largest milk producer.

Verghese Kurien, the man who brought milk revolution in the country, died early on Sunday in Gujarat. He was instrumental in laying the foundation of democratic enterprises at the remote...

Nov 27, 2017 · Sunday happens to be the birth anniversary of Verghese Kurien, the man known for his work towards revolutionising India's dairy industry. He is called the 'Father of White Revolution' in India for transforming the country from a milk powder importer to the world's largest milk producer and an exporter.

Nov 27, 2024 · The rally included participants from various Amul member unions and branch offices across India, showcasing the resilience and achievements of the country’s dairy sector. It highlighted the crucial role played by farmers and veterinary systems in the sector’s growth.