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M. S. Swaminathan was an Indian agronomist, agricultural scientist, and humanitarian who led the green revolution in India. He received numerous awards and honours, including the Bharat Ratna, the World Food Prize, and the Ramon Magsaysay Award.
Sep 24, 2024 · Learn about M.S. Swaminathan, who played a key role in introducing high-yield varieties of wheat and rice in India and promoting sustainable agriculture. Find out his biography, achievements, and related topics on Britannica.com.
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Sep 28, 2023 · M.S. Swaminathan, the eminent crop geneticist who fused plant breeding science with keen administrative skills to produce bountiful harvests that ended famine and steadily transformed India into...
Oct 6, 2023 · The agricultural scientist introduced high-yielding wheat and rice varieties that saved millions from famine in the 1960s. He also advocated for a sustainable evergreen revolution and received the first World Food Prize in 1987.
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Sep 28, 2023 · Indian agricultural scientist Monkombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, who ushered a "Green Revolution" in India nearly six decades ago that helped end famine and transformed the country as a top...
Sep 28, 2023 · M.S. Swaminathan, the renowned Indian agricultural scientist and the driving force behind India's Green Revolution, passed away on Thursday, at the age of 98.
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Sep 28, 2023 · The plant geneticist and scientist behind India's self-sufficiency in food production passed away on 28 September 2023 at age 98. He was a pioneer in agricultural research and a champion of sustainable farming practices and farmer empowerment.
