I recently completed reading I Too Had a Dream, the autobiography of Verghese Kurien. This book was a thoughtful gift from a dear friend to my son who has just joined UG. She also gifted the same book to a few other friends’ sons, along with her own daughter.
I had been waiting for my son to pick it up during his winter vacation, but when he didn’t, I decided to start reading it myself. Once I began, I simply couldn’t put it down.
Kurien’s journey of making India self-sufficient in milk production is truly remarkable. It is fascinating how his dream of studying material sciences and physics eventually led him to build one of the most successful milk cooperative movements in the world. What stands out most is his humility—he simply says, “I work for farmers.” Isn’t that exactly what India needs?
He was a visionary who never feared bureaucrats, politicians, or anyone who stood in the way of his mission. His courage, integrity, and clarity of purpose make his life deeply inspiring.
I sincerely hope his story motivates at least a few young minds of the next generation. I am incredibly grateful to my friend for such a thoughtful and meaningful gift.
