Dr. M. S. Swaminathan coined the term “Evergreen Revolution” to highlight a pathway where increasing production and productivity align with both short-term and long-term goals of food production.

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3. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
• Dr. M.S. Swaminathan is a stalwart personality. Unfortunately,
Dr. M.S. Swaminathan has left us and passed away recently.
The following article describes his contribution to agriculture.
He did a great job of accelerating the green revolution in India.
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4. EarlyLifeandEducation:
• Born on August 7, 1925, in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu.
• Initially aspired to join the Civil Services but redirected his
focus to agriculture due to events like the Quit India
Movement and the Bengal famine.
• Enrolled at the Agriculture College in Coimbatore to pursue
his interest in agriculture.

5. • Held prominent roles internationally and in India,
including leadership positions in FAO, IUCN, and WWF
(India).
• Served as Director General of the Indian Council of
Agricultural Research (ICAR).
• Headed the National Commission on Farmers from 2004-
06, supporting farmers' concerns.
DiverseRolesinAgriculture:

6. • Increased public investment in agriculture
infrastructure.
• Enforcement of Minimum Support Prices (MSP)
nationwide.
• Suggested setting MSP at C2+50% to ensure
farmer income.
• Advocated for "One Nation-One Market" and
market development.
• Emphasized land reforms, water management,
and credit access.
• Proposed the establishment of an Agriculture Risk
Fund and other initiatives.
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7. • Contributed to the development of semi-dwarf wheat varieties,
collaborating with Norman Borlaug.
• Raised concerns about Green Revolution challenges, such as
environmental and social impacts.
• Highlighted the need for sustainable agriculture practices,
including water resource management.
Swaminathan'sRolein GreenRevolution:

8. • Coined the term "Evergreen Revolution" to emphasize sustainable
agricultural improvements.
• Aims for higher yields with fewer resources, ecological integration,
and climate change adaptation.
• Promotes innovative technology adoption and GM food crops for
sustainability.
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9. • Received the inaugural World Food Prize in 1987 for his
contributions to India's wheat and rice production.
• Honored with the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan, two
prestigious Indian civilian awards.
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