March 05, 2021
Verghese Kurien was born on 26-11-1921 in Kozhikode in the state of Kerala, India. He was an Indian Entrepreneur, Engineer & Businessperson.
Other Name: | Milkman of India, Father of the White Revolution of India, Dr. V. Kurien, |
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Other Professions: | Engineer Businessperson |
AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
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Padma Shri | Civilian Award | 1965 | Trade and Industry |
Padma Bhushan | Civilian Award | 1966 | Trade and Industry |
Padma Vibhushan | Civilian Award | 1999 | Science and Engineering |
Verghese Kurien died on 09-09-2012 in Nadiad, Gujarat, India. He died after a prolonged illness at age of 90.
DEATHDAY | DEATH PLACE | DEATH COUNTRY |
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9 September, 2012 (Thursday) | Nadiad, Gujarat | India |
He was born to Puthenparakkal Kurien. He was married to Molly Kurien and has a daughter named Nirmala Kurien.
Verghese Kurien was 90 years, 9 months & 13 days old age.