Write an Article on ‘Green Revolution in India' highlighting the achievements of Dr
M.S. Swaminathan (The father of the green revolution in India) and the adoption of
modern farming methods.
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The Green Revolution in India refers to a period in India when agriculture was converted into an industrial system due to the adoption of modern methods and technology, such as the use of high yielding variety (HYV) seeds, tractors, irrigation facilities, pesticides, and fertilizers. Mainly led by agricultural scientist M. S. Swaminathan in India, this period was part of the larger Green revolution endeavor initiated by Norman Borlaug, which leveraged agricultural research and technology to increase agricultural productivity in the developing world.[3]
The state of Punjab led India's Green Revolution and earned the distinction of being the "breadbasket of India."[1][2]
Under premiership of Congress leader Lal Bahadur Shastri,[4][5][6] the Green Revolution within India commenced in 1966, leading to an increase in food grain production, especially in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Major milestones in this undertaking were the development of high-yielding varieties of wheat,[7] and rust resistant strains of wheat.[8][9] However, certain social activists like Vandana Shiva are of the opinion that it caused greater long term sociological and financial problems for the people of Punjab and Haryana.[10]
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Swaminathan, known as the 'Father of Green Revolution' was born on August 7, 1925. Swaminathan developed high-yielding varieties (HYV) of wheat and later, promoted sustainable development which he called, the 'evergreen revolution'.
Some unknown facts you must know about MS Swaminathan:
In 1960s, India was on the verge of a mass famine. MMS Swaminathan along with Norman Bolaug and other scientists, developed HYV seeds of wheat
This development led to Green Revolution in India and Indian geneticist, Swaminathan was known as 'The Father of Green Revolution'
MS Swaminathan did his Bachelor's in Science in both Zoology and Agricultural Science
Swaminathan made his decision of entering the field of Agriculture after experiencing the 1943 Bengal famine and the shortage of food in the country
He has been credited for his research on potato, rice, wheat, jute etc.
Swaminathan served as the Director General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (from 1972-1979) and International Rice Research Institute (1982-88)
In 1979, he was the Principal Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture
In 1988, MS Swaminathan became the President of International Union of the Conservation of Nature and Natural resources
In 1986, he was awarded Albert Einstein World Award of Science in 1986
In 1999, Time magazine listed Swaminathan in the list of most influential Asian people of the 20th century
The Indian government awarded Swaminathan, Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, in 1967 and 1972
MS Swaminathan holds over 50 honourary Doctorate degrees