Indian Social Entrepreneur (1921–2004)
H. M. Dalaya Harichand Megha Dalaya |
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Born | (1921-10-22)22 October 1921
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Died | 14 September 2004(2004-09-14) (aged 82)
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Education | Pune Agriculture Engineering College 1944
Master's Degree in Dairy Technology, Michigan State University 1948
Advanced Business Management Program, Harvard Business School 1950
Powder Plant Designs, Copenhagen 1955 |
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Known for | Invention of spray-drying buffalo milk |
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Awards | Achievement in Dairy Industry Award by Indian Merchant's Chambers - 1980
Fellowship Award by Indian Dairy Association - 1989
Dr. Kurien Award by Indian Dairy Association - 1991 |
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Harichand Megha Dalaya (22 October 1921 – 14 September 2004) was the inventor of the first spray-dryer for buffalo milk in the world. His invention revolutionized India's dairy farming industry (Operation Flood) and laid the foundation for Amul cooperative's immense success.[1]
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