Swaminathan was instrumental in developing high-yielding varieties of paddy that helped ensure India’s low-income farmers produce more yield. | Latest News India
A renowned agricultural scientist, Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, who helped turn India’s northern states of Punjab and Haryana into breadbaskets, has died at 98 years old.
MS Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a life-long crusader against hunger who bet on sustainable farming, passed away at the age of 98 on Thursday. A staunch advocate of food and nutrition security, it was his path-breaking work that warded off famine during 1960-70s