Green Revolution

Bharat Ratna MS Swaminathan had backed 'Swadeshi' stand on GM crops

Sanghnomics: The Bharat Ratna honour to the late agriculture scientist is also a tribute to his opposition to introduction of GM crops in India. It might have come as a surprise to many but the fact is that Swaminathan, and the RSS-inspired organisations Swadeshi Jagaran Manch and Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, were on the same page on the issue of GM crops

Bharat Ratna Dr. M.S. Swaminathan: Know about the 'Father of the Green Revolution'

M.S. Swaminathan, 'Father of the Green Revolution', died at 98 on September 28, 2023. His work transformed Indian farming in the 1960s-'70s.

Time for a second green revolution, this time a sustainable one 

Current policy exercises seek to lay down a roadmap for a switch to sustainable farming. This can be done by moving to high value crops like millets, which allow for the minimum use of pesticides and greater use of organic inputs

It’s high time India transitioned away from industrial agriculture

The Green Revolution was an important intervention at a time when India needed cereal self-sufficiency. But the industrial agriculture that it gave birth to is proving disastrous for India’s farmers. The high input costs, supply gluts, erratic climate, etc are leading to falling farm incomes, debt traps and farmer suicides

How MS Swaminathan’s twin revolutions transformed agriculture in India

The Father of the Green Revolution, who passed away on September 28, improved the lives of millions in India and around the world.

MS Swaminathan: A life dedicated to science and society

MS Swaminathan’s contributions spanned many walks of life but India will remember him most for his pioneering role in the Green Revolution that changed agriculture as Indian farmers knew it and ushered in self-sufficiency in foodgrain production

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

Swaminathan gained national global recognition for his contribution to Indian agriculture

Swaminathan was awarded 33 national and 32 international awards, including, Padma Bhushan and Ramon Magsaysay Award, for helping India achieve food security

MS Swaminathan, Father of Green Revolution, passes away at 98; tributes pour in

The Padma awardee took great efforts in recognising the role of women in the Indian agricultural sector, and rolled out several initiatives, including the Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana, to empower women in the country.

Budget Expectations: Agri Min pitches for crop loan at 3% in upcoming Budget

Agri Min pitches for crop loan at 3pc in forthcoming Budget

Punjab, bread basket of India, hungers for change

Punjab made Sunil Jain's family rich, but now he wishes he could afford to leave.

Refrain from knee-jerk policies to curb inflation: Expert

Renowned agri-scientist M S Swaminathan today advised the government to refrain from "knee-jerk" policies to deal with food inflation.