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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Congress Welcomes Bharat Ratnas, Questions BJP's Choices"

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge welcomed the announcement of former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Charan Singh, and agriculture scientist MS Swaminathan being conferred the Bharat Ratna. He praised their contributions to nation building and their exceptional legacies, while also acknowledging their impact on Indian society. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the conferment of the Bharat Ratna on these national icons, along with former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur and BJP founding member L K Advani, making it the maximum number of Bharat Ratna awards announced for a year.

via NDTV|

#bharat-ratna #charan-singh #congress

obituary2 years ago•4 min saved

Remembering M.S. Swaminathan: The Agricultural Scientist Who Transformed India's Food Security

M.S. Swaminathan, an Indian agricultural scientist known for his role in the "Green Revolution" that helped feed millions of people, has passed away at the age of 98. Swaminathan introduced high-yield crop varieties, irrigation, and fertilizers to Indian agriculture, significantly increasing wheat and rice production. His work transformed India into one of the world's top producers of these staple crops. Swaminathan aimed to make agriculture sustainable and resilient to climate change, advocating for an "Evergreen Revolution." His contributions to food security earned him the inaugural World Food Prize in 1987.

via The Washington Post|

#agricultural-scientist #food-security #green-revolution

obituary2 years ago•2 min saved

Remembering M. S. Swaminathan: The Scientist Who Transformed India's Agriculture

Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, the renowned agricultural scientist and key architect of India's "Green Revolution," has passed away at the age of 98. Swaminathan's work in the late 1960s and 70s brought industrial farming to India, making the country self-sufficient in food and reducing widespread hunger. His groundbreaking work in agriculture transformed the lives of millions and ensured food security for India. Swaminathan's contributions to breeding high-yielding cereal varieties and training farmers helped turn India from a starving nation into a food exporter. He was awarded numerous honors and was named one of the 20 most influential Asians of the 20th century.

via Al Jazeera English|

#agricultural-scientist #food-security #green-revolution