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M.S. Swaminathan: The Man Who Fed India by Priyambada Jayakumar is a major biography of agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan, published by HarperCollins Publishers India. It presents the life and work of the man widely associated with India’s Green Revolution and the country’s move toward greater food security.
The book follows Swaminathan’s journey from his early life and scientific training to his work in agricultural research, policy, and public service. It explores how his ideas about food, nutrition security, and sustainable agriculture shaped his lifelong mission to address hunger and improve agricultural resilience.
Written by his niece, Priyambada Jayakumar, this biography combines personal insight with the broader story of Indian science, farming, and national development. It is well suited for readers interested in biography, Indian history, agriculture, food security, science, leadership, and public policy.
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