Which of the following statements about Verghese Kurien is correct?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. He pioneered Operation Flood to transform dairy farming.
Dr. Verghese Kurien, known as the "Father of the White Revolution" in India, spearheaded Operation Flood, the world's largest agricultural dairy development program. Launched in 1970, this initiative transformed India from a milk-deficient nation into the world’s largest milk producer. Kurien's innovative "Amul Model" empowered millions of small-scale farmers through a cooperative structure, eliminating middlemen and ensuring fair prices. His leadership as the founding chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was instrumental in modernizing India's dairy infrastructure.