Birth Centenary of Prof. M.S. Swaminathan | Rs 100 Silver Coin | MDF Box

Professor M.S. Swaminathan, widely revered as the “Father of Green Revolution in India”, revolutionized agriculture by integrating science, policy and public participation. Born in 1925 in Tamil Nadu, he earned degrees in agriculture and genetics, culminating in a Ph.D. from Cambridge. His pioneering research in plant genetics, particularly rice and wheat, laid the foundation for India’s food self-sufficiency during the 1960s and 70s. He was instrumental in introducing dwarf wheat varieties, improving rice yields and preserving crop genetic resources.