Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi condoled the demise of Verghese Kurien, the Milkman of India who is the architect of the largest dairy development programme in the world. "I am deeply grieved to learn of the passing away of Dr Verghese Kurien. Dr Kurien was a man of extraordinary vision, whose achievements in the dairy industry empowered hundreds of thousands of farmers, created a model for milk cooperatives that has inspired millions of others," said Sonia Gandhi in her message.
The Congress President said that 'Operation Flood', launched by Kurien, remains a proud landmark in the history of modern India and is admired and emulated the world over. "In the passing away of Dr Kurien, India has lost a towering figure who contributed immeasurably to our progress and development. We will always honour his memory and draw inspiration from his life work," Sonia Gandhi added.
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