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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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