Legendary renowned agricultural scientist and the driving force behind the nation's 'Green Revolution M S Swaminathan, passed away here on Thursday. He was 98 and is survived by three daughters including Dr Soumya Swaminathan, the former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation.

The celebrated agriculture icon, who was being treated for age-related illness for quite some time passed away today at 11.15 AM at his residence here. 

Condolences poured in with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailing Swaminathan saying his groundbreaking work transformed the lives of millions and ensured India's food security. Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, leaders of farmers' bodies including P R Pandian condoled Swaminathan's death. The Congress party described him as the key scientific architect of the Green Revolution and hailed his contribution to the agriculture sector.

Indian Agricultural Research Institute Director A K Singh said an era of agricultural research, education and extension marked by disruptive innovations has come to an end with the death of Swaminathan.

Legendary renowned agricultural scientist and the driving force behind the nation's 'Green Revolution M S Swaminathan, passed away here on Thursday. He was 98 and is survived by three daughters including Dr Soumya Swaminathan, the former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation.

The celebrated agriculture icon, who was being treated for age-related illness for quite some time passed away today at 11.15 AM at his residence here. 

Condolences poured in with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailing Swaminathan saying his groundbreaking work transformed the lives of millions and ensured India's food security. Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, leaders of farmers' bodies including P R Pandian condoled Swaminathan's death. The Congress party described him as the key scientific architect of the Green Revolution and hailed his contribution to the agriculture sector.

Indian Agricultural Research Institute Director A K Singh said an era of agricultural research, education and extension marked by disruptive innovations has come to an end with the death of Swaminathan.