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MS Swaminathan Centenary Conference
- 08 Aug 2025
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The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference at New Delhi celebrating the legacy of the father of India’s Green Revolution.
- Theme: Evergreen Revolution: The Pathway to Biohappiness. It focuses on food security, sustainability, and inclusive development.
- Contribution of MS Swaminathan: He introduced high-yielding crops, boosting India’s food security, and collaborated with Norman Borlaug (Father of Green Revolution in the world) on semi-dwarf wheat, leading to an increase in wheat production.
- He was also a pioneer in mangrove restoration and sustainable farming, promoting an evergreen revolution for eco-friendly agricultural growth.
- Recognition & Legacy: He was posthumously conferred the Bharat Ratna in 2024 and honoured as the Father of Economic Ecology by UNEP for linking agriculture with sustainable ecological practices.
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