Renowned Agricultural Scientist and Pioneer of India's Green Revolution, MS Swaminathan, Passes Away at 98 in Chennai
Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan , fondly remembered as M.S. Swaminathan, the eminent agricultural visionary and a pivotal figure behind India 's transformative ' Green Revolution ,' peacefully departed from this world at his residence in Chennai on September 28, 2023, at the age of 98.
His legacy endures through his three daughters - Soumya Swaminathan, Madhura Swaminathan, and Nitya Rao , though his beloved wife, Mina Swaminathan , had preceded him in death.
M.S. Swaminathan was born on August 7, 1925, in the picturesque town of Kumbakonam. His parents, M.K. Sambasivan, a distinguished surgeon, and Parvati Thangammal , nurtured his early years. His curiosity in the realm of agricultural science took root during his formative years. His father's involvement in India's struggle for independence and the profound influence of Mahatma Gandhi further ignited his passion for the subject.
His legacy endures through his three daughters - Soumya Swaminathan, Madhura Swaminathan, and Nitya Rao , though his beloved wife, Mina Swaminathan , had preceded him in death.
M.S. Swaminathan was born on August 7, 1925, in the picturesque town of Kumbakonam. His parents, M.K. Sambasivan, a distinguished surgeon, and Parvati Thangammal , nurtured his early years. His curiosity in the realm of agricultural science took root during his formative years. His father's involvement in India's struggle for independence and the profound influence of Mahatma Gandhi further ignited his passion for the subject.
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