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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