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Dr. M.S. Swaminathan

Collaboration with Norman Borlaug: Through collaboration with Norman Borlaug, they introduced dwarfing genes into wheat strains, ushering in what became known as the u201cWheat Revolution.

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Dr. M.S. Swaminathan

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  2. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan GS3: Agriculture

  3. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan • Dr. M.S. Swaminathanis 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Recommendations of MS Swaminathan Report: • Increased public investment in agriculture infrastructure. • Enforcement of Minimum Support Prices (MSP) nationwide. • Suggested setting MSP at C2+50% 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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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