Shri Dinesh Shahra, the leader of the "Yellow Revolution", conferred with Globoil Lifetime Achievement Award 2021

Shri Dinesh Shahra, the leader of the "Yellow Revolution", conferred with Globoil Lifetime Achievement Award 2021

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Category : Awards Published on: September 30 2021

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·       Dinesh Shahra has been conferred with the Globoil India Lifetime Achievement Award 2021 for his exemplary contribution to the edible oil industry.

·       Dinesh Shahra is one of the few industrialists in India who have successfully left an indelible mark in the Indian agriculture sector.

·       By leading the 'Yellow Revolution', Mr Shahra was instrumental in naming Madhya Pradesh as the "Soya Bowl of India", providing quality nutrition to millions of Indians.

·       The Globoil award winners are those in the edible oil industry who have made India's journey a success in the global edible oil economy a success.

Important facts

About the Yellow Revolution

v Father of Yellow Revolution: - Sam Pitroda (India)

v Started: - 1986-1987

v Objective: - To increase the production of vegetable oils, especially mustard and sesame.

v Black Revolution: - Related to petroleum production

v Blue Revolution: - Related to fish production

v Brown Revolution: - Related to leather, cocoa

v Golden Fiber Revolution: - Related to Jute Production

v Golden Revolution: - Related to holistic horticulture, honey, fruit production

v Green Revolution: - Related to agricultural production

v Gray Revolution: - Related to Fertilizers

v Pink Revolution: - Related to Onion, Shrimp

v Red Revolution: - Related to meat, tomato production

v Evergreen Revolution: - Related to overall agricultural production growth

v Round Revolution: - Related to potato production

v Silver Fiber Revolution: - Related to cotton production

v Silver Revolution: - Related to egg production

v White Revolution: - related to dairy, milk production

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