Breaking Down India's Green Revolution | The Impact of MS Swaminathan | Agricultural transformation

MS Swaminathan, hailed as the father of India's Green Revolution, played a pivotal role in developing high-yielding paddy varieties, significantly boosting the yield for low-income farmers. His contributions were globally recognized when he was awarded the inaugural World Food Prize in 1987. The Green Revolution, also known as the 3rd Agricultural Revolution, involved technology transfer initiatives that began in the early 20th century in developed countries, introducing innovations like high-yield seeds, fertilisers, and mechanisation. Swaminathan's collaboration with global scientists in 1961 brought the Green Revolution to India, where he developed hybrid crop seeds and advanced farming instruments, transforming the country's agricultural landscape.

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