The Passing Of The Father Of India's Green Revolution – But What Did The GR Really Do For India?
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Dr Swaminathan changed India's destiny from begging bowl to food basket
As I was working on agriculture, my family wanted me to take over the management of our plantations. But my aim was to master the art of developing new varieties, that is genetics and breeding. As the proverb has it, we reap what we sow. Consequently, sowing the right things is very important, M S Swaminathan had once said.
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Rest in Peace, Dr Swaminathan. You helped India to become food secure
Today, the Green Revolution is frequently criticised for worsening the level of underground water, deterioration of the quality of soil, excessive use of fertilisers and chemical pesticides and polluting the water. Swaminathan was aware of the dangers of monoculture and the need to conserve soil fertility. He spoke against the indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides
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Swaminathan, the genius who sowed it right
Born in Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu on August 7, 1925, Swaminathan played a significant role in changing the trajectory of the agriculture sector when farmers were dependent on archaic farming techniques.Swaminathan belonged to an era when hunger and malnutrition were the order of the day in several parts of the country and the nation, with a population of about 300 million, was on the cusp of independence.
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Only 2% ISRO Scientists, Engineers Are From IIT's
How relevant are India’s premier educations institutes
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Cesar Millan Net Worth
Known for his dog expertise, this celebrity dog trailer has managed to make millions over the years. Scroll on to learn more about Cesar Millan’s impressive net worth among several other things.
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'Rockets Were Used by the Vijayanagara Army Against the Mughals': Sabareesh PA
As a part of the 4th Dehradun Literature Festival, 2022 held from April 1 to 3, at the Doon International School Riverside Campus in Dehradun,
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Opinion | Decision 2024: Narendra Modi's Independence Day Speech Lays Out Implications
Seeking to place emphasis on the choice to be made by the citizens in the general elections of 2024, Prime Minister Modi’s speech underscored how today’s decisions will have a bearing on the future
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Juliana Reed, MS: Challenges Accessing Affordable Biosimilars
Enhancing access to biosimilars in the US involves multiple key factors, including active participation from payers, providers, and the healthcare community to incentivize the utilization of biosimilars.
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UPSC Key—10 August, 2023: Assam Rifles, Comptroller and Auditor General of India and Open Market Sale Scheme
Exclusive for Subscribers from Monday to Friday: Have you ever thought about how Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awards or Encroachment of Floodplains are relevant to the UPSC Exam? What significance do topics like National Social Assistance Programme or Wheat procurement in India have for both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for August 10, 2023.
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