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Science Reporter pays tributes to Prof. MS Swaminathan 

A Visionary and Inspiring Legend

Born: 7 August 1925, Kumbakonam
Died: 28 September 2023, Chennai

Prof. Monkombu Sambasivan Swaminathan was widely recognised as a visionary leader who led India’s Green Revolution that raised the country’s agricultural output, transforming India from a grain-importing nation to an agriculturally self-sufficient country. His significant contributions as an agricultural scientist left a lasting impression on Indian agriculture. His unwavering dedication has motivated and influenced generations of professionals. The nation is grateful for his enduring legacy.