- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:07 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
India celebrates National Milk Day annually on November 26th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, the visionary behind India's transformation from a milk-deficient nation to the world's largest milk producer. Over the past decade, India's dairy sector has grown by 70 per cent, with milk production rising from 146.30 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 239.30 million tonnes in 2023-24.
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This remarkable journey is supported by 303.76 million cows and over 80 million farmers. It contributes approximately 5 per cent to the country's economy and empowers millions of women, who constitute 70 percent of the dairy workforce.
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Quiz: Test Your Dairy Knowledge
Q1: When is National Milk Day observed in India?
A) November 25th
B) November 26th
C) December 26th
D) January 26th
Correct Answer: B) November 26th
National Milk Day is observed on November 26th every year to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, regarded as the "Father of the White Revolution" in India.
Q 2: Who is known as the "Father of the White Revolution" in India?
A) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B) Dr. Verghese Kurien
C) Tribhuvandas Patel
D) Mahatma Gandhi
Correct Answer: B) Dr. Verghese Kurien
Dr. Verghese Kurien earned this title for his revolutionary work in transforming India's dairy sector through Operation Flood and the cooperative movement, making India self-sufficient in milk production.
Q 3: What percentage of global milk production does India contribute?
A) 15 percent
B) 20 percent
C) Nearly 25 percent
D) 30 percent
Correct Answer: C) Nearly 25 percent
India contributes nearly one-fourth (approximately 25 percent) of global milk output, consistently maintaining its position as the world's leading milk producer.
Q4: By what percentage has India's dairy sector expanded over the last 11 years?
A) 50 percent
B) 60 percent
C) 70 percent
D) 80 percent
Correct Answer: C) 70 percent
Over the last 11 years, India's dairy sector has expanded significantly by 70 percent, contributing around 5 percent of the national economy.
Q5: Which organization was created in 1965 to replicate the Anand cooperative model?
A) AMUL
B) National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
C) Indian Dairy Association
D) Dairy Cooperative Federation
Correct Answer: B) National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
The National Dairy Development Board was created in 1965, with Verghese Kurien appointed as its first chairman, to replicate the successful Anand cooperative model across India.
Q6: What was India's milk production in 2023-24?
A) 200.50 million tonnes
B) 220.30 million tonnes
C) 239.30 million tonnes
D) 250.00 million tonnes
Correct Answer: C) 239.30 million tonnes
Milk production increased remarkably from 146.30 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 239.30 million tonnes in 2023-24, representing a 63.56 percent growth over the decade.
Q7: What percentage of the dairy workforce in India comprises women?
A) 50 percent
B) 60 percent
C) 70 percent
D) 80 percent
Correct Answer: C) 70 percent
Women remain central to India's dairy ecosystem, comprising around 70 percent of the dairy workforce and 35 percent of cooperative members, making dairy a strong vehicle for gender-responsive growth.
Q 8: When was Operation Flood launched in India To Increase rural milk production?
A) 1965
B) 1970
C) 1975
D) 1980
Correct Answer: B) 1970
Operation Flood was launched in 1970 by the NDDB to increase rural milk production and develop an efficient system connecting milk-rich regions to major urban markets.
Q 9: How many new dairy cooperative societies are targeted under White Revolution 2.0?
A) 50,000
B) 60,000
C) 75,000
D) 85,000
Correct Answer: C) 75,000
White Revolution 2.0 aims to create 75,000 new dairy cooperative societies across villages currently outside the organized dairy system, with strong emphasis on enrolling women farmers.
Q10: What is India's target milk processing capacity by 2028-29?
A) 80 million liters
B) 90 million liters
C) 100 million liters
D) 120 million liters
Correct Answer: C) 100 million liters
India aims to increase its milk processing capacity to 100 million liters by 2028-29, a significant rise from the present level of 660 lakh liters per day.
India's dairy revolution stands as a testament to cooperative spirit, scientific innovation, and farmer empowerment. From Dr. Kurien's visionary leadership to modern initiatives like White Revolution 2.0, the sector continues to strengthen nutritional security while uplifting millions of rural households.
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