Year of NDDB Establishment

National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was established in Anand, Gujarat, in which year?

Correct Answer: 1965

The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was established in 1965 at Anand, Gujarat, by Dr. Verghese Kurien (Milkman of India / Father of White Revolution).

Key Facts about NDDB

• Founded by: Dr. Verghese Kurien.
• Established: 1965 at Anand, Gujarat.
• Notable achievement: Launched Operation Flood on 1st July 1970 (4th Five-Year Plan) — the world's largest dairy development program.
• Backbone cooperative: AMUL (Anand Milk Union Limited).

Common Confusion: NDDB (1965) vs. Operation Flood (1970)

• NDDB established: 1965.
• Operation Flood launched: 1970 (5 years after NDDB was set up).

Memory Tip

NDDB = 1965. Operation Flood = 1970. NDDB was born first, then launched Operation Flood 5 years later.