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M S Swaminathan's contribution to India's agricultural progress and economy immense: Siddaramaiah in tribute

02:52 PM Sep 28, 2023 | PTI |

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday expressed grief at the death of eminent scientist M S Swaminathan and said his contribution to India’s agricultural progress and economy is immense.

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Swaminathan (98), also known as the father of the Green Revolution in India, died on Thursday due to age-related illness. He is survived by three daughters.

Posting on social media platform X, Siddaramaiah said, ”Sad to know that eminent agricultural scientist & father of India’s Green Revolution Shri M S Swaminathan is no more with us. His contribution to India’s agricultural progress & economy is immense. His works are widely referred to by the governments.” ”My deepest condolences to his family members,” he said in his post.

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