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The package programme adopted to increase the production of milk is known as White Revolution in India. The White Revolution in India occurred in 1970, when the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was established to organise the dairy development through the co-operative societies. Prof. Verghese Kuerin was the father of White Revolution in India. The dairy development programme through co-operative societies was first established in the state of Gujarat. The co-operative societies were most successful in the Anand District of Gujarat. The cooperative societies are owned and managed by the milk producers. These co-operatives apart from financial help, also provide consultancy. The increase in milk production has also been termed as Operation Flood. Varghese Kurien (1921-2012) who is considered as the ‘Father of White Revolution in India’ was one of world’s great agricultural leaders of the 20th century.