Remembering the Amul man Verghese Kurien on his 96th birth anniversary

Kurien is also known as 'Father of White Revolution' and 'milkman of India' for his contributions to India's dairy industry

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. During his association with India's dairy industry, its annual milk production increased from 20 million tonnes in 1970 to 80 million tonnes in the 1990s.

Kurien's birthday is also celebrated as the National Milk Day.

As we remember him on his birthday, here are a few facts about his early life