CM KCR tributes to MS SWAMINATHAN

                                Chief Minister  K. Chandrasekhar Rao expressed  deep shock at  the demise of Father of India’s Green Revolution, eminent Agricultural Scientist,  Ramon Magsaysay Awardee  and Padma Vibhushan MS Swaminathan. CM KCR  expressed , India lost a reputed agricultural  scientist with the passing away of Swaminathan.

The Chief Minister said Swaminathan  brought revolutionary and qualitative changes with innovative methods in the  India’s traditional farming sector with a vision.India achieved self sufficiency in food grain production with the unstinted efforts put by Swaminathan.

CM KCR said that India achieved Green revolution through the experiments conducted by Swaminathan. As a result , food grain production such as Wheat, Rice etc increased.Swaminathan is  the first Scientist who worked for entire life with a vision to achieve food security  and meet the demands in the country.

Swaminathan will be remembered forever by the country for developing different crop varieties to suit the different geographical soil conditions of  all states.

The Chief recalled that Swaminathan extolled  the initiatives taken up by  Telangana Government  towards the development of the agricultural sector  many times and the close association he maintained with the departed agricultural scientist. Interaction with  Swaminathan at Secretariat during his visit to Telangana state  are memorable forever. Many of the suggestions made by Swaminathan during discussion are invaluable. The CM recalled that the Magsaysay awardee appreciated the state government’s programmes for the development of the irrigation sector with free electricity and lifts schemes.

Being a farmer, CM KCR said he is influenced by the recommendations made by Swaminathan and his vision for the welfare of the farmer and sustainable development of the integrated agriculture sector.

The CM said that Swaminathan’s inspiration is embodied in making Telangana a role model for India in the development of farming sector and achieved many milestones in the crop production. Telangana, which was turned into a barren land region in the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, is making wonders in the farming today.

The State Government fulfilled the wishes of Swaminathan who advocated that Telangana will flourish as a Seed Bowl of India by the optimum use of fertile lands. Swaminathan always  interested  to visit Telangana after learning about the agricultural development and welfare of the farmers in the state. The agricultural scientist also delighted over fast pace development of farming sector in Telangana and expressed his desire to visit the state  in the recent meeting with state representatives. CM KCR expressed regret that  Swaminathan left heavenly abode without fulfilling his wish. It  is a proud  moment that  swaminathan praised for Telangana government ‘s endeavour to strengthen the agriculture sector. A

The CM said it is difficult to fill the void left by Swaminathan. The  country’s farming sector and the farmers lost a guiding force.  CM KCR conveyed his  deepest condolences to the bereaved family members.