Question

"Operation Flood" is a scheme of

• A. NCDC
• B. NDDB
• C. NABARD
• D. NAFED

Answer 1

Answer:

B. NDDB

• Operation Flood" was a landmark project initiated by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in 1970, with the objective of making India self-sufficient in milk production.

• Operation Flood Goals:

  1. Increase milk production.

  2. Improve dairy farming practices.

  3. Enhance rural incomes.

  4. Provide affordable milk to urban consumers.

  Key Features:

  1. Establishment of dairy cooperatives.

  2. Introduction of high-yielding cattle breeds.

  3. Expansion of veterinary services.

  4. Creation of a national milk grid.