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HOW SWAMINATHAN HELPED INDIA ACHIEVE FOOD SECURITY
Why in the news:
- M.S. Swaminathan posthumously conferred Bharat Ratna for monumental contributions to Indian agriculture and farmers’ welfare.
- Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, recognizes his tireless efforts in making India self-reliant in agriculture.
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source:brainkartMS Swaminathan’s pivotal role in triggering food security:
- Research and Development: His work focused on developing high-yielding crop varieties, particularly in rice and wheat, to address the low productivity of Indian agriculture post-independence.
- Collaboration and Innovation: Swaminathan collaborated with scientists like Norman Borlaug to introduce dwarfing genes into wheat varieties, enhancing their yield potential and adaptability to Indian conditions.
- Implementation and Impact:The Green Revolution involved the widespread dissemination of high-yielding seeds, coupled with irrigation and fertilizer use, primarily in regions like Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh, leading to a significant increase in crop production.
- Recognition and Legacy: Swaminathan’s contributions were acknowledged globally, earning him accolades such as the World Food Prize Laureate in 1987.
| About Dr. Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan
● Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, “father of the Green Revolution” in India, pioneered transformative agricultural practices. ● Introduced high-yielding crop varieties, boosting food production. ● Posthumously awarded Bharat Ratna for monumental contributions to Indian agriculture and farmers’ welfare. |
