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President Droupadi Murmu conferred Bharat Ratna upon Dr. M.S. Swaminathan posthumously. Dr Swaminathan played a major role in making India self-sufficient in food production. He is known as the ‘Father of India’s Green Revolution’. With his exceptional insight into the entire agricultural value chain, he guided several initiatives for research, education, and development of new varieties and methods. He dedicated his entire life to the goal of food and nutrition security for all. He was working on promoting sustainable agriculture with his vision of “evergreen revolution”.

On behalf of the late Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, Bharat Ratna was received by Dr. Nitya Rao, his daughter.

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