Harichand Megha Dalaya
H. M. Dalaya Harichand Megha Dalaya | |
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| Born | 22 October 1921 |
| Died | 14 September 2004 (aged 82) |
| 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 |
| Known for | Invention of spray-drying buffalo milk |
| 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 |
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.