Monkombu sambasivan swaminathan biography of william hill

Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, born on August 7, 1925, and passing away on September 28, 2023, was an eminent Indian agronomist, agricultural scientist, plant geneticist, administrator, and humanitarian.

Often referred to as the “Father of the Green Revolution in India,” Swaminathan’s pioneering work revolutionized agricultural practices and significantly contributed to global food security.

Key Details About MS Swaminathan

Date of Birth: 7th August 1925

Place of Birth: Kumbakonam, Tanjore District, Madras Presidency, British India

Parents: M.K. Sambasivan and Parvati Thangammal Sambasivan

Spouse: Mina Swaminathan

Children: 3

Other Name: Father of Green Revolution

Death: 28th September 2023 (age of 93)

Place of Death: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

MS Swaminathan – Early Life and Education

Born in Kumbakonam, Madras Presidency (now Tamil Nadu), Swaminathan grew up witnessing the challenges faced by farmers