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Who is considered the father of the Green Revolution in India?
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M. S. Swaminathan
M. S. Swaminathan is correct.
Agricultural scientist M. S. Swaminathan led the introduction of high-yielding dwarf wheat and rice varieties in India in the 1960s, backed by irrigation, fertilisers and assured prices. Wheat output rose sharply and India moved towards self-sufficiency in food grains.
Norman Borlaug is called the father of the Green Revolution worldwide; in India the title goes to Swaminathan.
Verghese Kurien led the White Revolution in milk, E. Sreedharan is known as the Metro Man, and C. Subramaniam was the Union Agriculture Minister who supported the policy.
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