MS Swaminathan: Legendary scientist, institution builder
10 months, 2 weeks ago

MS Swaminathan: Legendary scientist, institution builder

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Union government on Friday awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously to agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan. Dr Soumya Swaminathan, M S Swaminathan’s daughter and chairperson of M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, thanked the government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bestowing the honour on her father. She said in a press statement, “It is a great honour, and recognition of the work he has done throughout his life to advance science to solve the problem of food and nutrition security in India and across the world. The recognition given to him now will serve to inspire and motivate the younger generation to believe that through thoughtful and humane use of science and technology, it is possible to solve the problems of society,” Dr Soumya Swaminthan said.

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Viral phenomenon: A Wknd interview with former WHO chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan
7 months ago

Viral phenomenon: A Wknd interview with former WHO chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan

Hindustan Times  

What does it take to lead like a woman, in a heavily male-dominated field such as public health? There was also a lot of laughter, impromptu dinner plans, and getaways to the French Alps,” says Dr Swaminathan, 65. Amid pressure from vested interests and “booming threats of ‘Mantriji ko bolenge ’,” she was vindicated when the vaccine’s registration was suspended …

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna to former PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, two others posthumously
8 months, 3 weeks ago

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna to former PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, two others posthumously

Hindustan Times  

President Murmu confers Bharat Ratna to former PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, two others posthumously The awards to Rao, Singh, Thakur and Swaminathan were received by their kin.. 1 / 6 President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday conferred Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour, to two-time former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur, posthumously at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati …

MS Swaminathan: A Bharat Ratna in every sense
10 months ago

MS Swaminathan: A Bharat Ratna in every sense

Hindustan Times  

​A multifaceted individual, MS Swaminathan, has been honoured with the prestigious Bharat Ratna. MS Swaminathan Research Foundation In 1988, Dr Swaminathan established the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, focusing on sustainable agriculture and rural development. Before his focus on applied research for food security, Dr. Swaminathan conducted pioneering studies on radiation biology, chemical mutagenesis, and mutation breeding at the Indian Agricultural …

‘Cannot treat farmers like criminals’: Bharat Ratna awardee MS Swaminathan's daughter
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Cannot treat farmers like criminals’: Bharat Ratna awardee MS Swaminathan's daughter

Hindustan Times  

Developmental Economist and daughter of agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, Madhura Swaminathan said on Tuesday that Indian farmers are “our annadatas” and cannot be treated like criminals as she referred to the Haryana government's response to farmers' protest. Speaking at an event organised by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in Delhi's Pusa to celebrate the conferment of Bharat Ratna to her …

‘If we honour Swaminathan with Bharat Ratna…’, says daughter Madhura
10 months, 1 week ago

‘If we honour Swaminathan with Bharat Ratna…’, says daughter Madhura

Live Mint  

“Farmers cannot be treated as criminals”, said Madhura Swaminathan, the daughter of late agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan for whom the Central government had announced the Bharat Ratna award. In any future strategy we plan, we have to take the farmers with us The adoption of the Swaminathan Committee report has been one of the main demands made by the farmers …

'They're farmers, not criminals': Bharat Ratna MS Swaminathan’s daughter
10 months, 1 week ago

'They're farmers, not criminals': Bharat Ratna MS Swaminathan’s daughter

New Indian Express  

Madhura Swaminathan, daughter of agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan, said that farmers cannot be treated like criminals amid their 'Delhi Chalo' agitation. I believe, according to the newspaper reports, there are jails being prepared for them in Haryana, there are barricades, there are all kinds of things being done to prevent them," said Swaminathan at the memorial lecture at the Indian …

Akhilesh congratulates farmer leaders on Bharat Ratna to late Charan Singh
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Akhilesh congratulates farmer leaders on Bharat Ratna to late Charan Singh

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: After Prime Minister Modi announced that former PMs Chaudhary Charan Singh and PV Narsimha Rao and agri scientist MS Swaminathan would be conferred with the Bharat Ratna, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav congratulated all the farmer leaders who had demanded the award from time to time. Akhilesh also said that the Bharat Ratna to the former PMs Charan Singh …

Bharat Ratna for farm icon, two former PMs
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Bharat Ratna for farm icon, two former PMs

Hindustan Times  

Former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and scientist MS Swaminathan, will be posthumously conferred India’s highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday. With the three names announced on Friday, the government has now announced five Bharat Ratnas in a single year — the other two include BJP leader and former deputy prime …

In Graphics | All about India’s Bharat Ratna and its five recipients in 2024
10 months, 2 weeks ago

In Graphics | All about India’s Bharat Ratna and its five recipients in 2024

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Charan Singh as well as Green Revolution pioneer MS Swaminathan will be conferred the Bharat Ratna. Usually, three Bharat Ratna awards are given in a year, however, this year the government has named five people for Bharat Ratna, including veteran BJP leader LK Advani and …

Leaders across party lines cheer Bharat Ratna for former PMs, MS Swaminathan
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Leaders across party lines cheer Bharat Ratna for former PMs, MS Swaminathan

Live Mint  

Leaders across political parties have hailed the decision to award Bharat Ratna to PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh and M S Swaminathan. “PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh and Dr. MS Swaminathan were, are and will always be the 'Bharat ke Ratna'. Congress leader Rajeev Shukla, however, said the BJP-led Centre is honouring former prime minister P V Narasimha …

Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, Swaminathan to get India’s highest civilian honour
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, Swaminathan to get India’s highest civilian honour

Hindustan Times  

Former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and scientist MS Swaminathan, who is widely known as the father of the Green Revolution, will be posthumously conferred India’s highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday. His visionary leadership was instrumental in making India economically advanced, laying a solid foundation for the country’s prosperity and …

Bharat Ratna for MS Swaminathan: The pioneer of India’s Green Revolution
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Bharat Ratna for MS Swaminathan: The pioneer of India’s Green Revolution

Hindustan Times  

Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, popularly known as MS Swaminathan, the pioneer of India’s Green Revolution, was awarded Bharat Ratna on Friday along with two former prime ministers, PV Narsimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh. Swaminathan, who started as a young scientist at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in 1959, collaborated with American agricultural scientist Norman Borlaug to customise high yielding Mexican …

Bharat Ratna: Who is MS Swaminathan, father of India's green revolution?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Bharat Ratna: Who is MS Swaminathan, father of India's green revolution?

Hindustan Times  

Late legendary agriculture scientist Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, who is known as the father of the ‘Green Revolution’ in India, will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday. Scientist MS Swaminathan “It is a matter of immense joy that the Government of India is conferring the Bharat Ratna on Dr. MS Swaminathan Ji, in recognition …

PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan to get Bharat Ratna: PM Modi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan to get Bharat Ratna: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh as well as agriculture scientist MS Swaminathan will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. Former prime ministers Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh and agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan “Delighted to share that our former Prime Minister, Shri PV Narasimha …

Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan to receive Bharat Ratna: Here's the full list of awardees till now
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan to receive Bharat Ratna: Here's the full list of awardees till now

India TV News  

In a landmark series of announcements, the Indian government revealed on Friday its decision to bestow the Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian award, upon three distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields within the country. The Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, was established by former President Rajendra Prasad on January 2, 1954. Notably, Sachin Tendulkar …

Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao, MS Swaminathan to be honoured with Bharat Ratna, tweets PM Modi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao, MS Swaminathan to be honoured with Bharat Ratna, tweets PM Modi

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA government at the Centre on Friday announced that former Prime Ministers Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao and agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan will be honoured with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. Making the announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "It is the good fortune of our government that former Prime Minister of the …

Bharat Ratna to PV Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh and MS Swaminathan | Full list of awardees
11 months ago

Bharat Ratna to PV Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh and MS Swaminathan | Full list of awardees

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the Bharat Ratna will be conferred upon former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, along with agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan. Bharat Ratna will be conferred upon former Prime Ministers Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao and along with agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan. The Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award …

Efforts will be made to make India healthier, says Soumya Swaminathan
1 year, 2 months ago

Efforts will be made to make India healthier, says Soumya Swaminathan

The Hindu  

There is still a gender imbalance in the upper echelon of government committees and private institutions, but the younger generation of women is better at getting their voice heard, said Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson, MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, in a conversation with Vanitha Venugopal, FLO Chennai Skilling Head and Head of Incubation, Startup Tamil Nadu, on Saturday. Addressing a gathering of …

Thanjavur Agricultural Institute to Be Named After MS Swaminathan: TN CM
1 year, 2 months ago

Thanjavur Agricultural Institute to Be Named After MS Swaminathan: TN CM

News 18  

Honouring the late MS Swaminathan, Thanjavur-based The Agricultural College and Research Institute will be renamed after the iconic scientist, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced on Wednesday. Further, an award will be instituted in Swaminathan’s name to honour toppers in plant propagation and genetics in the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Making a statement in the state Assembly, the …

Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur agri institute to be named after MS Swaminathan
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur agri institute to be named after MS Swaminathan

India Today  

Honouring the late MS Swaminathan, Thanjavur-based Agricultural College and Research Institute will be renamed after the iconic scientist, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced on Wednesday. Further, an award will be instituted in Swaminathan's name to honour toppers in plant propagation and genetics in the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Making a statement in the state Assembly, the CM …

Professor Swaminathan ushered in new era of agri prosperity, PM Modi writes
1 year, 2 months ago

Professor Swaminathan ushered in new era of agri prosperity, PM Modi writes

Hindustan Times  

A few days ago, we lost Professor MS Swaminathan. Prof Swaminathan loved India and wanted our nation, and our farmers in particular, to lead a life of prosperity. In the early 1960s, India was grappling with the ominous shadows of famine and it is then that Prof Swaminathan’s unyielding commitment and foresight ushered a new era of agricultural prosperity. This …

Swaminathan walked ahead of his time: scientific community
1 year, 2 months ago

Swaminathan walked ahead of his time: scientific community

The Hindu  

Indian agriculture scientists and policymakers remember M.S. The community believes that developing high yielding Basmati rice varieties, innovatively using the technology of mutation for various crops, application of genetics for increasing production and food security and launching programmes such as “lab to land” were his major contributions to the country’s agriculture sector. Chairman of the Punjab Farmers Commission and eminent …

Swaminathan’s contributions to farming community lauded
1 year, 2 months ago

Swaminathan’s contributions to farming community lauded

The Hindu  

The contributions of the legendary agricultural scientist Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, popularly known as M.S. Dr. Swaminathan set up the Community Agro Biodiversity Centre at Puthur Vayal here in 1997, as part of the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, a non-profit NGO, to develop and promote strategies for economic growth that directly target increased employment of the poor in rural areas. …

Can’t think of any Indian more decorated internationally than M.S. Swaminathan in modern times: N. Ram
1 year, 2 months ago

Can’t think of any Indian more decorated internationally than M.S. Swaminathan in modern times: N. Ram

The Hindu  

N. Ram, Director, The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited, on September 28 said he cannot think of any Indian who was more decorated internationally in modern times than the agricultural scientist M.S. Addressing media after paying his respects to the mortal remains of Mr. Swaminathan, Mr. Ram also said he did not know of any Indian who had made a …

M.S. Swaminathan (1925-2023): Life in pictures
1 year, 2 months ago

M.S. Swaminathan (1925-2023): Life in pictures

The Hindu  

Dr. Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, or M.S. Swaminathan and President of the World Genetics Congress are seen during the 10th World Genetics Congress at New Delhi on December 12, 1983. Dr. Swaminathan presents a garland of rice grains to the then Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh at the International Rice Congress at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on October 9, 2006. …

M.S. Swaminathan, who helped India’s farming to grow at industrial scale, dies at 98
1 year, 2 months ago

M.S. Swaminathan, who helped India’s farming to grow at industrial scale, dies at 98

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, a renowned agricultural scientist who revolutionized India’s farming and was a key architect of the country’s “Green Revolution” died Thursday. Swaminathan died at his home in southern Chennai city after an age-related illness, news agency Press Trust of India reported. India’s “Green Revolution,” as it was known, turned the northern states of Punjab and …

ms swaminathan death chennai green revolution india daughter soumy swaminathan farmers women poor agriculture
1 year, 2 months ago

ms swaminathan death chennai green revolution india daughter soumy swaminathan farmers women poor agriculture

ABP News  

Legendary scientist and father of India's Green Revolution, MS Swaminathan on Thursday breathed his last in his Chennai home. His daughter and former Deputy Director General at the WHO Soumya Swaminathan said that the veteran agriculture science expert was not keeping well for the last few days. #WATCH | Dr Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist and former Deputy Director General …

M.K. Stalin announces T.N. police honours for M.S. Swaminathan’s funeral | Updates
1 year, 2 months ago

M.K. Stalin announces T.N. police honours for M.S. Swaminathan’s funeral | Updates

The Hindu  

Swaminathan, legendary agricultural scientist and a key architect of the country’s ‘Green Revolution,’ passed away at his residence in Chennai on September 28, 2023 at 11.20 am. Dr. Swaminathan worked closely with two Union Agriculture Ministers, C. Subramaniam and Jagjivan Ram for the success of the ‘Green Revolution,’ a programme that paved the way for quantum jump in production of …

Reflections of M.S. Swaminathan in The Hindu
1 year, 2 months ago

Reflections of M.S. Swaminathan in The Hindu

The Hindu  

Swaminathan, an eminent agricultural scientist and a key architect of India’s ‘Green Revolution’ breathed his last in Chennai on September 28, 2023. His keen interest in agricultural science coupled with his father’s participation in the freedom movement and Mahatma Gandhi’s influence inspired him to pursue higher studies in agriculture. Dr. Swaminathan worked closely with two Union Agriculture Ministers, C. Subramaniam …

MS Swaminathan Death PM Modi condoles Groundbreaking Work Transformed Lives Of Millions
1 year, 2 months ago

MS Swaminathan Death PM Modi condoles Groundbreaking Work Transformed Lives Of Millions

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed sorrow at the passing away of MS Swaminathan, the Father of India's Green Revolution, adding that his work "in agriculture transformed the lives of millions and ensured food security for our nation." pic.twitter.com/BjLxHtAjC4 — Narendra Modi September 28, 2023 On MS Swaminathan's demise, AP CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said, "I am deeply saddened …

MS Swaminathan, father of India’s Green Revolution, dies
1 year, 2 months ago

MS Swaminathan, father of India’s Green Revolution, dies

Hindustan Times  

MS Swaminathan, hailed as the father of the green revolution in India, passed away at the age of 98 in Chennai on Thursday. He chaired numerous prestigious international conferences, including the 1974 UN World Food Congress in Rome. He established the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation in 1988 as a not-for-profit trust from the proceeds of the First World Food Prize …

MS Swaminathan, father of India’s ‘Green Revolution,’ passes away at 98
1 year, 2 months ago

MS Swaminathan, father of India’s ‘Green Revolution,’ passes away at 98

Hindustan Times  

Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, legendary agricultural scientist and father of India’s ‘Green Revolution,’ died at the age of 98 in Chennai on Thursday. MS Swaminathan Born on August 7, 1925 in Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur district, he was an agronomist, agricultural scientist, plant geneticist, administrator, and humanitarian who played a crucial role in developing high-yielding varieties of paddy that helped ensure India’s …

MS Swaminathan, Father Of Green Revolution, Passes Away At 98 In Chennai
1 year, 2 months ago

MS Swaminathan, Father Of Green Revolution, Passes Away At 98 In Chennai

ABP News  

Visionary Indian agronomist MS Swaminathan, who was hailed as the Father of the Green Revolution, passed away due to age-related ailments at the age of 98 years in Chennai on Thursday. Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan is survived by three daughters - Soumya Swaminathan who served as chief scientist at the World Health Organization, Madhura Swaminathan and Nitya Rao. Bringing innovations to …

M.S. Swaminathan, eminent agricultural scientist, passes away
1 year, 2 months ago

M.S. Swaminathan, eminent agricultural scientist, passes away

The Hindu  

Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, popularly known as M.S. Swaminathan, the legendary agricultural scientist and a key architect of the country’s ‘Green Revolution,’ passed away at his residence in Chennai on September 28, 2023 at 11.20 am, following age-related issues. Role in ‘Green Revolution’ The back-to-back severe drought in mid-1960s compelled the political leadership and scientific fraternity to look for solutions to …

Who was MS Swaminathan? The man who made India a food-surplus nation
1 year, 2 months ago

Who was MS Swaminathan? The man who made India a food-surplus nation

India Today  

MS Swaminathan, the renowned Indian agricultural scientist, passed away on Thursday, marking the end of an era in the Indian agriculture sector. Revered as the "Father of India's Green Revolution," Dr. Swaminathan's pioneering work has not only reshaped the nation's agricultural landscape but has also set an enduring example of scientific excellence and dedication to fighting food scarcity. Born on …

WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan honoured with Tamil Nadu CM's special award
4 years, 4 months ago

WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan honoured with Tamil Nadu CM's special award

India TV News  

Chief Scientist of World Health Organisation, Soumya Swaminathan was on Saturday conferred with the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's special award, in recognition of her advisory role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. Swaminathan received the award from Chief Minister K Palaniswami on the 74th Independence Day celebration at Fort St George in Chennai. Meanwhile, the Chief Minister's Best …

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