Prof. M. S. Swaminathan Centenary – A Tribute to the Father of India’s Green Revolution

                                                        Father of India’s Green Revolution

                                                     Prof. M.S. Swaminathan (1925–2023)

🌾 Prof. M. S. Swaminathan Centenary – A Tribute to the Father of India’s Green Revolution

                             “Evergreen Revolution – The Pathway to Biohappiness”

On this day, we commemorate the birth centenary of Prof. Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan (1925–2024), India’s foremost agricultural scientist and the globally acclaimed architect of the Green Revolution in India.

To honour this visionary who changed the course of Indian agriculture and ensured food security for millions, the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference – 2025 is being held. The theme of the conference is:

> 🌱 Evergreen Revolution – The Pathway to Biohappiness

This theme draws from Prof. Swaminathan’s later vision of an “Evergreen Revolution” — one that combines productivity with sustainability, ensuring not just food security but nutritional well-being and ecological balance.

💬 A Prime Ministerial Tribute

The event features a keynote address by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, broadcast live through:

📻 FM Gold, Indraprastha

📡 Akashvani Live News 24x7

▶️ YouTube: Akashvani AIR Channel

📅 Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM

This year also marks 90 years of Akashvani (All India Radio) — a fitting platform for such a historic tribute.

🧑‍🌾 The Legacy of M. S. Swaminathan

Prof. Swaminathan’s contributions transformed India from a food-deficient country into one of the world’s largest producers of rice and wheat. His pioneering efforts in plant genetics and agricultural policy, along with his humanitarian approach to science, earned him accolades including:

The World Food Prize (1987)

Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan

Inclusion in Time magazine’s list of the 20 most influential Asians of the 20th century

More importantly, he remained a humble scientist, always committed to farmers’ welfare, rural upliftment, and ecological harmony.

🌿 Biohappiness: A New Way Forward

“Biohappiness,” a term coined by Prof. Swaminathan, reflects his deep belief in:

> “Happiness through harmony with nature, where every life form thrives, and hunger and malnutrition are defeated with dignity.”

As India charts its way into the future, his life and ideals remain more relevant than ever.

Let us bow in gratitude to this great son of India, whose vision continues to feed the nation — and inspire the world.

Grateful thanks to ChatGPT for helping to create this fitting tribute to Prof Swaminathan and Wikimedia Commons for the beautiful photo.