Dr MS Swaminathan was instrumental in developing high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice, which significantly increased food grain production across India during the 1960s and 1970s.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. 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. India News | Tamil Nadu: Governor Ravi Pays Last Respects to MS Swaminathan.
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According to the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), the cremation of Prof Swaminathan will be conducted with police honours at the Besant Nagar Crematorium at 12 noon today.