My Article in "The Hindu"

A Sacrilege

Sir, It cannot be denied that every dawn meets its dusk, as very much illustrated through the unceremonious exit of Dr Verghese Kurien (‘Milkman’ Kurien quits, March 20). He was the prime mover behind the dairy movement in Anand, Gujarat. The brand Amul, derived from the Sanskrit word amoolya (priceless), is a household name in India thanks to Dr Kurien. He emancipated the dairy farmers from the clutches of poverty. Thanks to him, India is one of the leading milk producers in the world. The treatment he has got in the twilight of his career, is a sacrilege. However, for the common Indian, he will always remain a one-man industry.

Yasmin Banu
Abu Dhabi, UAE