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A biographical extract about Dr Verghese Kurien, the 'Father of the White Revolution' in India and founder of the Amul cooperative movement.
Summary
The lesson tells how Verghese Kurien, an engineer sent to work in Anand, Gujarat, came to lead a dairy cooperative run by ordinary farmers. He helped organise milk producers, set up modern processing and built the famous Amul brand. Through his vision, milk collection and pricing were placed in the hands of farmers themselves, freeing them from middlemen. His Operation Flood made India one of the largest milk producers in the world. The extract shows his dedication, honesty and belief that empowering rural farmers can transform the nation.
Theme / message
A determined dream, served with honesty and teamwork, can uplift millions. Cooperation empowers ordinary people and builds the nation.
Important questions
- Why is Verghese Kurien called the 'Father of the White Revolution'?
- How did the cooperative help ordinary milk farmers?
- What qualities made Kurien's dream succeed?
Key words
cooperative - a group owned by its members; White Revolution - India's growth in milk production; Amul - the famous dairy brand; empower - to give power or control; vision - a clear future plan.
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