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Lecture on Dr. Swaminathan’s Contributions to India’s Green Revolution

Dr. Swaminathan's journey was described by Prof. Fariduddin, in particular his contribution to the creation of semi-dwarf wheat varieties in India.

India’s Green Revolution: Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, the mastermind behind India’s green revolution, was honoured by Prof. Qazi Fariduddin of the Department of Botany at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) by stressing his contributions to the cause of sustainable agriculture in the nation.

Professor Fariduddin stated during a lecture on Dr. M. S. Swaminathan and his contributions to agriculture and food security that Swaminathan’s name is synonymous with the green revolution and sustainable farming methods in India. The lecture was organised by the Department of Botany.

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He continued, “In his own words, Dr. M.S. Swaminathan believed that the greatest approach to end poverty and usher in a period of prosperity was to empower farmers and make them the genuine architects of food security.

Dr. Swaminathan’s journey was described by Prof. Fariduddin, in particular his contribution to the creation of semi-dwarf wheat varieties in India. He described how Dr. Swaminathan inspired people and organisations all around the world to adopt sustainable, environmentally friendly, and fair agriculture practises.

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