M.S. Swaminathan, the legendary agricultural scientist passed away on Sept 28, 2023.

Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, popularly known as M.S. Swaminathan, the legendary agricultural scientist and a key architect of the country’s ‘Green Revolution,’ whose work revolutionized farming and brought self-sufficiency in food production to India, passed away at his residence in Chennai on September 28, 2023, following age-related issues. He was 98.

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