Father of Green Revolution

Bharat Ratna Awarded to MS Swaminathan, Father of Green Revolution

The country's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, was bestowed upon agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan on Friday. Swaminathan is credited with starting the Indian Green Revolution. The Prime Minister announced that the award will be given posthumously to Swaminathan, a well-known figure in Indian agriculture who is renowned for playing...