MEMORIES OF DR KURIEN ON HIS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY  In 1960s, Dr Kurien used the opportunity by importing milk powder and butter oil free of cost (surplus being dumped in sea) and created end to end infrastructure , thereby India became largest milk producer of the world. At present few dairies are importing milk powder at cheaper cost, few others adulterating milk with chemicals and killing our production systems. Once farmers start losing interest in milk production, the imports will become exorbitant and milk may become scarce commodity. Is this the tribute we give to father of white revolution on his birth anniversary? B Guruva Reddy- 9866889246 grbonthu@gmail.com

Dr. Verghese Kurien -  Father of white revolution- Bharat Ratna of trillions of people  Like many young graduates, Dr V Kurien landed in Gujarat, exploring the employment opportunity he got in Anand. For a young engineer with urban background and foreign education, an opportunity to work in a small town and also with farmers/village women is very difficult to adjust/digest if it is not of liking to him.  Perhaps Dr.Kurien was at the peak of the heaven during his initial days of carrier itself as the job was of liking to him.  Working in a state filled with memories of freedom movement lead by Gandhi Jee and a strong cooperative movement spread across the state under stalwarts like Sardar Patel, Morarji Desai, Tribuvandas Patel and many others, for a person with zeal and commitment it's a God sent opportunity. Cooperative movement in the country was built on mutual trust and influenced by great and selfless personalities. Working with such personalities was an...

Ongole Cattle Breed- Pride of India- Wealth of Brazil  Introduction: "ONGOLE" breed cattle also known as " NELORE" in Brazil & few other countries, is native to Andhra Pradesh, more specific to parts of Prakasam, Nellore, Guntur and Kurnool districts.  Original name is only Ongole, when the breed reached Brazil in 1868, the ongole thaluk was part of Nellore district under Madras presidency and Brazilians named the breed as "NELORE". In the breeding tract, it's a practice to leave the best male calf to God and name it as BRAHMAN and use for natural breeding.  Subsequently Nelore breed was exported to USA & from there to Australia and few countries and became popular there with the name " BRAHMAN" . You may be surprised to know that this breed originated from AP, India is ruling the beef economy of the world with over 65% market share. It is the first Indian breed to gain worldwide recognition. Breeding tract: As docum...