M. S. Swaminathan

Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan was an Indian geneticist and plant breeder, administrator and humanitarian. Swaminathan was a global leader of the green revolution.

Born: August 7, 1925, Thanjavur, India

Died: September 28, 2023 (age 98 years), Chennai, India

Via: At 9 AM tomorrow, 7th August, will inaugurate the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference in Delhi. Tomorrow is also his birth centenary, making the programme even more special. People around the world admire the scholarship of Dr. Swaminathan and his commitment to food security and agricultural research. Tomorrow's conference will deliberate on the important theme of 'Evergreen Revolution, The Pathway to Biohappiness.' https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1953108946056823139