Raipur, September 28, 2023/ Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has expressed deep sorrow at the demise of renowned agricultural scientist and the pioneer of the Green Revolution, Dr. M.S. Swaminathan. He conveyed his condolences to the grieving family members of Dr. Swaminathan and prayed for his soul’s peace.
In his message, the Chief Minister stated that Dr. Swaminathan transformed the image of agriculture in the country by bringing about the Green Revolution. He was honored with several prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan, for his innovations, research, and numerous notable contributions to the field of agriculture. He developed varieties of wheat and rice that significantly increased crop yields, contributing to making farmers self-reliant. Dr. Swaminathan consistently advocated for fair support prices to ensure that farmers received the appropriate value for their produce. In line with Dr. Swaminathan’s vision, arrangements were made in Chhattisgarh has taken proper measures to ensure that farmers get fair value for their crop yield
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