The Government of India on Friday announced the award of Bharat Ratna to three veterans. This includes the names of former Prime Minister of India Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh and scientist MS Swaminathan. PM Modi has announced this on his social media platform X. PM Modi has shared many types of information regarding these. Let us know about India’s famous scientist MS Swaminathan, who is also known as the Rice Man of India. Let us know about them in detail…
Brought revolution in the field of agriculture
MS Swaminathan was an Indian agricultural scientist who was born on August 7, 1925. His work in the field of agricultural science brought a revolution in farming. His works brought self-reliance in food production in India. Swaminathan was greatly influenced by the beliefs of Mahatma Gandhi and India’s freedom struggle. He was born in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. The turning point in Swaminathan’s life came during the Bengal famine of 1942-1943, after which he decided to devote his entire life towards increasing India’s agricultural industry.
Father of Green Revolution
Swaminathan is known as the “Father of the Green Revolution in India” for his leadership and success in introducing high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice in the country and developing this farming. Swaminathan revolutionized agriculture in India through his work in developing high-yielding wheat and rice varieties. With this, India became self-sufficient in food production and the threat of famine was averted. Swaminathan has also made an indelible contribution in determining fair prices and prices for agricultural produce for the welfare of the farming community.
Bharat Ratna announcement
Before Bharat Ratna was announced for him, he had been honored with many awards. He received many awards and appreciation for his contribution to agriculture. He was chosen the first World Food Prize winner in the year 1987. After this he was also awarded Padma Shri (1967), Padma Bhushan (1972) and Padma Vibhushan (1989). He has been given many international honors including the Ramon Magsaysay Award (1971) and the Albert Einstein World Science Award (1986).