Renowned scientist MS Swaminathan, father of India's 'Green Revolution,' passes away at age 98

MS Swaminathan Death: Renowned scientist MS Swaminathan, father of India's Green Revolution, has passed away in Chennai. Swaminathan was 98 years old. He played a crucial role in developing high-yielding varieties of paddy that helped ensure India’s low-income farmers produce more yield. MS Swaminathan also served as the chair of the National Commission on Farmers to look into farmer distress. He served on various positions of government and also as an advisor to the government. MS Swaminathan is survived by his three daughters.

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[kalaiselvi]

People who live even after their demise. May his soul rest in peace.

[felixmachado]

First it was Vergese Kurian ( milk man of India ), and now M. S. Swaminathan ( father of Green Revolution )!
India will always remain indebted to these two "Scientists"!
R.I.P.

[Yadav-jemq]

आदरणीय श्री एमएस स्वामीनाथन जी का हिंदुस्तान हमेशा ऋणी रहेगा और कृषि क्षेत्र में इनके योगदान को हमेशा याद रखा जाएगा l भगवान उनकी आत्मा को शांति दे ॐ नमः शिवाय 😭🙏🙏

[miradevigeet]

नमस्ते चाचा जी प्लीज बहुत बहुत धन्यवाद

[dr.sarojinidevi]

Thank you sir🙏🏽 for your contribution to our country .For your dedication and research for high yielding paddy varieties for farmer’s welfare. Hope you come back to Earth 🌎 again very soon sir
Salute.

[munishdhingra]

The nation will always remain indebted for his great contributions to usher in Green Revolution and his life long contribution for upliftment of farmers. May this Great Soul Rest In Peace 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[jayabokil]

हम भारतीय उनके सदैव ऋणी रहेगे.भगवान उनके आत्माको शांती दे.