Dr. M.S. Swaminathan

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Dr. M.S. Swaminathan

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Dr. M.S. Swaminathan

• Dr. M.S. Swaminathan is a stalwart personality.
  Unfortunately, Dr. M.S. Swaminathan has left us
  and passed away recently. The following article
  describes his contribution to agriculture. He did
  a great job of accelerating the green revolution
  in India. This beautiful article was penned by
  Rishabh, and our reputed faculty Vikas Gupta has
  reviewed this article for further posting on the
  website.

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Early Life and Education

• Born on August 7, 1925, in Kumbakonam, Tamil
  Nadu.
• Initially aspired to join the Civil Services but
  redirected his focus to agriculture due to events
  like the Quit India Movement and the Bengal
  famine.
• Enrolled at the Agriculture College in Coimbatore
  to pursue his interest in agriculture.

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Diverse Roles in Agriculture

• Held prominent roles internationally and in
  India, including leadership positions in FAO,
  IUCN, and WWF (India).
• Served as Director General of the Indian Council
  of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
• Headed the National Commission on Farmers from
  2004-06, supporting farmers' concerns.

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Recommendations of MS Swaminathan Report

• Increased public investment in agriculture
  infrastructure.
• Enforcement of Minimum Support Prices (MSP)
  nationwide.
• Suggested setting MSP at C250 to ensure farmer
  income.
• Advocated for "One Nation-One Market" and market
  development.
• Emphasized land reforms, water management, and
  credit access.
• Proposed the establishment of an Agriculture Risk
  Fund and other initiatives.

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Swaminathan's Role in Green Revolution

• Contributed to the development of semi-dwarf
  wheat varieties, collaborating with Norman
  Borlaug.
• Raised concerns about Green Revolution
  challenges, such as environmental and social
  impacts.
• Highlighted the need for sustainable agriculture
  practices, including water resource management.

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Evergreen Revolution

• Coined the term "Evergreen Revolution" to
  emphasize sustainable agricultural improvements.
• Aims for higher yields with fewer resources,
  ecological integration, and climate change
  adaptation.
• Promotes innovative technology adoption and GM
  food crops for sustainability.

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Awards and Honors

• Received the inaugural World Food Prize in 1987
  for his contributions to India's wheat and rice
  production.
• Honored with the Padma Bhushan and Padma
  Vibhushan, two prestigious Indian civilian awards.

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