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.

Green Revolution 2.0: Saying no to plastic is fantastic, finding options isn't, say industries ahead of single-use ban

Amid tight domestic supply of raw materials, industries are scurrying for imports to ensure their supply chain continues unhindered.

India needs Green Revolution 2.0 to make agri more climate-resistant, sustainable: RBI

The article said Indian agriculture scaled new heights with record production of various foodgrains, commercial and horticultural crops, exhibiting resilience and ensuring food security during the COVID-19 period.

All about Lal Bahadur Shastri, India's second prime minister

Lal Bahadur Shastri's death anniversary: The leader is remembered as a man of the people. He gave the slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan”.

Stubble Burning | How the Green Revolution has left behind grey skies

Stubble-burning is an unintended consequence of the technology developed for the Green Revolution. Some estimates say farmers in northern India burn about 23 million tonnes of paddy stubble every year

UK PM Boris Johnson bans sale of petrol, diesel cars from 2030

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will end in 2030, though hybrid vehicles can be sold until 2035.

Editor's Take | Millennial's guide to bank nationalisation

The wars with China (1962) and Pakistan (1965); a drought in the years that came next followed by the balance of payments crisis were the factors on the economic front.

11 agriculture schemes merged with over Rs 33K cr outlay

The programme, which was launched last year after clubbing 11 schemes for the sector, has now been approved for continuation beyond the 12th Five Year Plan ended last March.

Cabinet approves transfer of 2 acres of IARI land to VCI

VCI is a statutory body that regulates veterinary practices and education across India. It is located at Bhikaji Cama place in the national capital in an area of 361 sq meters taken on lease from Housing and Urban Development Corporation.

India should go in for second green revolution: Madhavan Nair

"Time has come to go for second green revolution. What tools we use...whether it's genetically modified seeds or new methods of fertilisations or even water management..all these are issues before us. There, maximum thrust has to go in," the former ISRO chairman said.

Sustainable Energy: The battle for food

On this episode of Sustainable Energy, it is all about food and agriculture and how we are going to feed the planet for the decades to come.

Modi to visit Singapore in November: Lee

Modi's "official visit to Singapore in November this year will be an ideal occasion for us to elevate the bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership," Lee said in a congratulatory letter on India's 69th Independence Day.

PM envisions second green revolution in eastern states

"I can see clearly that the second green revolution will take place from eastern states like Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, and eastern Uttar Pradesh," the Prime Minister told a function of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research here.