December 02, 2024
M. S. Swaminathan was born on 07-08-1925 in Kumbakonam, Thanjavur in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. He was an Indian Biologist, Administrator, Chairperson, Founder, Researcher, Writer, and Publisher who was addressed as the Indian Father of the Green Revolution.
Other Name: | Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, MS Swaminathan, Indian Father of Green Revolution |
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Other Professions: | Administrator Chairperson Founder Researcher Writer Publisher |
AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
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Padma Shri | Civilian Award | 1967 | Science and Engineering |
Padma Bhushan | Civilian Award | 1972 | Science and Engineering |
Padma Vibhushan | Civilian Award | 1989 | Science and Engineering |
M. S. Swaminathan died at the age of 98 on 28-09-2023 at his home in Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
DEATHDAY | 28 September,2023 (Saturday) |
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DEATH PLACE | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
DEATH COUNTRY | India |
M. S. Swaminathan was born to M.K. Sambasivan & Parvati Thangammal Sambasivan. He is married to Mina Swaminathan & the couple is blessed with three daughters named Nitya, Madhura and Soumya Swaminathan (Director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research).
M. S. Swaminathan was 98 years 1 month & 21 days old age.