Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 17: In the run-up to National Milk Day on November 26, some youth on motorbikes started their journey from Jammu Milk Plant to meet people and visit places inspired by Dr Verghese Kurien, the father of White Revolution in the country.
A group of 16 young bikers kick-started their journey from Jammu Milk Plant at Satwari, for a 10-day ride spanning a distance of over 2000 Kms, to reach their destination Anand, in Gujarat. Their journey marks the start of celebration of Dr Verghese Kurien’s 97th birth anniversary. Every year on November 26, India celebrates the birth anniversary of Dr Verghese Kurien, Father of White Revolution in India, as National Milk Day.
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This year, GCMMF Ltd which markets the popular brand ‘Amul’, flagged off its second edition of motorbike rally. Chief Guest at the event was Ramesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu. Along with him, Ashok Kumar Angurana (Chairman, JKMPCL) and KM Jhala (Chief Operating Officer, GCMMF Ltd.) flagged-off the mega event. Mayank Tiwari (MD, JKMPCL) and Raveen Chaudhary (Senior General Manager, GCMMF Ltd.) were also present on this occasion.
Jhala welcomed the gathering and explained how Dr Kurien made India the largest milk producer in the world. The purpose of the rally, he said, was to inspire the young generation and make them aware of Dr Verghese Kurien’s contribution, for which no one else can take credit but him. The job done was so momentous that even to take forward the mantle from here is a tough job, just like covering over 2000 km in 10 days. He ended his welcome address with a famous quote from Dr Verghese Kurien which has inspired generations of leaders associated with the Amul cooperative movement.
Angurana eulogized Dr Kurien and the legacy he has left behind. He stressed on our responsibility to take his work to every corner of the country and bowed down his head as a mark of respect to the Milkman of India. Ramesh Kumar, appreciated the milk marketing bodies for continuing upon the good work of Dr Kurien and requested their help in marketing the abundant milk procured, by making it available to far off hilly areas.
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