World’s Largest Dairy Development Program
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Question (English)
World's largest dairy development program, formulated by NDDB during the 4th Five-Year Plan, is:
- Operation Flood ✓ Correct
- Silver Revolution
- Green Revolution
- Intensive Dairy Development Project
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Operation Flood
Operation Flood is the world's largest dairy development program, launched on 1st July 1970 during the 4th Five-Year Plan by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
Key Facts about Operation Flood
- Owes its origin to: Late PM Lal Bahadur Shastri.
- Single cooperative dairy behind its success: AMUL (Anand Milk Union Limited).
- Three phases:
- Phase I: 1970–1980
- Phase II: 1981–1985
- Phase III: 1985–1996
- NDDB founded by: Dr. Verghese Kurien (Milkman of India / Father of White Revolution), established at Anand, Gujarat in 1965.
Operation Flood's Achievement
It transformed India from a milk-deficient nation into the world's largest milk producer by creating a nationwide network of dairy cooperatives on the AMUL model.
Memory Tip
Operation Flood = 1970 + NDDB + AMUL = White Revolution engine.
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