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"Bharat Ratna for MS Swaminathan, a tribute to his lifelong dedication to
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Posthumous Bharat Ratna for MS Swaminathan, a tribute to his lifelong dedication to agricultural science, farmers' welfare in the country, to the welfare of the poorest in society and the most vulnerable, said his daughter, Dr Soumya Swaminathan.
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PM Modi announces Bharat Ratna to former PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh a
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that Congress veterans and former PMs Chaudhary Charan Singh and PV Narasimha Rao will be conferred the Bharat Ratna. Along with them, MS Swaminathan also known as the father of the green revolution will also be awarded the country's highes
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"We take such decision only after rising above politics": Rajnath Singh on
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
After the announcement of Bharat Ratna to former Prime Ministers, PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that his government take such decisions only after rising above politics.
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Bharat Ratna announced for MS Swaminathan, Father of Green Revolution
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Agricultural scientist Dr MS Swaminathan, who is known for his role in India's 'Green Revolution', is set to be posthumously conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday.
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"Congratulations to all the farmers leaders...": SP chief Akhilesh Yadav o
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Former Prime Minister PV Narsimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh and MS Swaminathan will be given the Bharat Ratna, PM Modi announced on Friday.
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Former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh to be conferred Bharat Ratna: PM Modi
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
"It is the good fortune of our government that former Prime Minister of the country Chaudhary Charan Singh is being honoured with Bharat Ratna. This honour is dedicated to his incomparable contribution to the country. He had dedicated his entire life to the rights and welfare of farmers.
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ISRO chief Somanath meets former agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan's f
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"I came here to pay my tribute to Dr MS Swaminathan and his family. I had an opportunity to meet him earlier when he was very active, travelling especially when he used to come to Trivandrum," ISRO chief S Somanath said.
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Tamil Nadu: Governor Ravi pays last respects to MS Swaminathan
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin had on Thursday announced that Swaminathan’s funeral will take place with police honours as a recognition of his immense contributions to the Agriculture department as a world-renowned scientist.
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Sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik pays tribute to MS Swaminathan with his san
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Popular sand artist and Padmasree awardee Sudarshan Pattnaik on Thursday paid tribute to MS Swaminathan, a renowned Agricultural scientist and the driving force behind India's Green Revolution, by creating a sand sculpture of his at Odisha's Puri beach.
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Amit Shah condoles death of MS Swaminathan, calls him “legendary figure in
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah condoled the death of Agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan who passed away on Thursday and called him a legendary figure in India's economic history who transformed India’s agriculture sector.
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BJP chief JP Nadda condoles death of MS Swaminathan, calls him “powerhouse
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
India has lost a visionary leader in the field of agriculture, as MS Swaminathan, renowned for his pioneering role in India's "Green Revolution," passed away in Chennai on September 28, at the age of 98.
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"Till end, he was committed to farmers' welfare...," says MS Swaminathan's
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Former Chief Scientist and former Deputy Director General at WHO and daughter of MS Swaminathan, Dr Soumya Swaminathan on Thursday said that till the end, he was committed to the farmers' welfare and to the upliftment of the poorest in society.
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