Before independence life was difficult for Indians under the British. Numerous Indians were even employed by the British, where they were to slavishly obey everything said. One of these youngsters was collaborating closely with the British. Since the British government had plans to establish a milk production facility in India, they chose to send him to the US to pursue “pasteurization” because he was a clever boy they admired. It was just one strategy of the British to grow their economy. The young boy objected saying he wanted to pursue nuclear physics because he was interested in it. But Britishers denied and he had no choice but to move to US. 

He was clever. He did not let any British officials know and took admission in a different university and pursued nuclear Physics there. On returning back to India, he was immediately ordered to move to Gujarat and open a milk pasteurization plant. He admitted his deeds to the British and told how he studied nuclear Physics there. The officials were furious and strictly commanded him to set up the milk plant in Gujarat.

He went to Gujarat, had no clue, knew nothing and had no help. He then went to the local farmers, talked to them, learned on his own and was finally successful in not only building the plant but also convinced the farmers to supply their cow’s milk to the plant, from where it will be packed and distributed in the market for the consumers to buy.

 Farmers were happy thinking they would get a good share of money which will improve their economic condition. But the Britishers made such a policy that most of the money would go in their own pockets and a bare minimum to the farmers. The young boy was not happy with this policy. 

After the independence of India, the situation remained the same for a long time. The young boy tried to be in talks with the Indian government but none were concerned about the farmers. Then the young boy decided to open his own milk factory which was a cooperative with the farmers, where they will have an equal share in the company. Then one by one opened 7-8 milk factories. Soon the farmers economic condition improved. 

This came to be known as the “White revolution” in India. Because it revolutionized the milk industry, increased the GDP of the country and above all improved farmers lives. This young boy was none other than Verghese Kurien, today known as the “Father of the White Revolution” in India. It is because of his efforts that India is one of the largest producers of milk in the world.