MS Swaminathan, Father Of Green Revolution In India, On Stage With Presidents, Prime Ministers Over The Years

Veteran agronomist MS Swaminatha, known as the Father of Green Revolution in India breathed his last on Thursday in Chennai.

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Visionary Indian agronomist MS Swaminathan, hailed as Father of the Green Revolution, passed away on Thursday at the age 98 years in Chennai. Image Source: Getty Images

Former Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam with Swaminathan at an event. Swaminathan was known for being the main architect of green revolution in India. Image Source: Getty Images

Former President Pratibha Patil presenting Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award 2006 to Swaminathan for his contribution in the field of agriculture. He was called "The Father of Economic Ecology" by the United Nations Environment Programme. Image Source: Getty Images

Late Indian President Pranab Mukherjee conferring Swaminathan with honorary LL.D (Doctor of Laws) degree at Mumbai University on March 17, 2017. He was born in August 7, 1925 in Tamil Nadu's Kumbakonam. Image Source: Getty Images

UNPA Leaders Amar Singh, Mulayam Singh, Prof MS Swaminathan, Chandra Babu Naidu, and Om Prakash Chotala at a national seminar on farmers issues in India and challenges. Image Source: Getty Images

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents an award to MS Swaminathan. The visionary agronomist had won over 40 awards for his achievements. Swaminathan is survived by his three daughters. Image Source: Getty Images