CM Naveen Patnaik Condoles Death of Dr Swaminathan
Was Always Available To Help Odisha Farmers- CM
Bhubaneswar: Architect of India’s green revolution, world renowned agronomist, agricultural scientist and plant geneticist Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, Papularly known as MS Swaminathan, is no more. He passed away today in Chennai at the age of 98.
Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik has condoled the death of eminent agricultural scientist Dr Swaminathan. In a message, the CM said, “ I am deeply saddened by the passing away of eminent scientist Dr. MS Swaminathan. Popularly known as the Father of Green Revolution in India, Dr Swaminathan was instrumental in revolutionizing the farm sector in India, and catapulted the turnaround of farmers’ condition. All through his life, he had worked for the empowerment of farmers through technology, and advocated for appropriate public policy for farmers.”
Remembering his strong association with Odisha, the Chief Minister said that he started his early days of research in Odisha, and was always available to help farmers of the state in every possible manner. His foundation is closely associated in improving farming activities in tribal areas of Odisha. His death created a huge void in the field of agricultural science. The CM has wished peace and tranquility for the departed soul and conveyed his deep sympathies for the bereaved family members.
Considered as the architect of India’s green revolution, he played a major role in introducing and further developing high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice. The founder of MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, Swaminathan was acclaimed by the TIME magazine as one of the twenty most influential Asians of the 20th century and one of the only three from India, the other two being Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore.
