The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has named Professor MS Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and Father of India’s Green Revolution as ICRISAT Ambassador of Goodwill.The recognition was conferred by ICRISAT Director General Dr William D Dar in a momentous ceremony held today at the ICRISAT global headquarters in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Later, the renowned scientist met CM KCR and discussed on the State Government’s plans to make Telangana a seed bowl. They also discussed plans to link  agriculture directly with NREGA for beneficial results. Earlier in the day, as ICRISAT Ambassador, Prof. Swaminathan agreed to champion the Institute’s mission to make a difference by promoting science-based agricultural solutions in the fight against poverty, hunger, malnutrition and ...

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