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BHARAT RATNA PV NARSIMHA RAO, CHARAN SINGH, MS SWAMINATHAN

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Bharat Ratna awarded to former PMs Charan Singh and PV Narasimha Rao, and M S Swaminathan by government.

source:oneindia

About PV Narsimha Rao, Charan Singh,

MS Swaminathan

  • PV Narasimha Rao:
    • First non-Nehru-Gandhi PM, led 90s liberalization
    • Was the 10th PM, served from 1991 to 1996.
  • Chaudhary Charan Singh:
    • 5th PM, focused on farmer welfare, formed BharatiyaLok Dal.
    • Known as ‘King of the Jats,’
  • MS Swaminathan:
    • ‘Father of Green Revolution,’ transformed agriculture.
    • Honoured for revolutionizing Indian agriculture, earning global acclaim.
About Bharat Ratna

·   Bharat Ratna is India’s top civilian honour.

·   Originated in 1954, it acknowledges outstanding contributions without discrimination based on race, occupation, or gender.

·   Initially, it honored achievements in arts, literature, science, and public service.

·   In 2011, criteria broadened to encompass achievements in any field.