Ms swaminathan: Agricultural scientist Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan rescued

Agricultural scientist Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan rescued millions of people in South Asia from famine in the 1960s and was revered in India as the father of the agricultural movement known ... Professor Swaminathan ’s advocacy for gender equity in agriculture earned him the inaugural International Award for Women and Development, and his focus on community-driven solutions continues to influence the work of the M.S . Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF). The M.S . Swaminathan Research Foundation was founded with the help of prize money. Swaminathan spoke of the rising hunger despite an increase in food production as he accepted the award. For Prelims: MS Swaminathan , Green Revolution, Food Security, Bengal famine of 1942-43, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). For Mains: MS Swaminathan and his contribution in agriculture and shaping the Indian Economy.