Kurien pioneered cooperative dairy movement in India

Hailed as the undisputed 'Milkman of India', who created the billion dollar brand Amul, Kurien, who passed away this morning at the age of 90, had received both national and international recognition.

The Indian government had conferred on him the Padma Vibhushan while he was also the recipient of World Food Price, Ramon Magsaysay award for Community Leadership, Carnegie