His groundbreaking work paved the way for what would become the "Green Revolution" in India-an agricultural transformation that significantly increased crop yields and ensured food security for millions.
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New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the death of eminent agricultural scientist and father of India's "Green Revolution", M S Swaminathan, who passed away earlier in the day.