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- Title
M.S. Swaminathan Lives on in the Hearts of India's Farmers.
- Authors
SAINATH, P.
- Abstract
The article discusses the impact and legacy of Professor M.S. Swaminathan, who chaired the National Commission for Farmers (NCF) in India. The NCF's reports, known as the Swaminathan Reports, recommended the implementation of a Minimum Support Price (MSP) formula to ensure fair compensation for farmers. However, these reports have been largely ignored and suppressed by successive governments. The article highlights Swaminathan's dedication to addressing the agrarian crisis and his willingness to listen to critics. It also mentions his concerns about the negative effects of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and genetically modified crops. Overall, the article pays tribute to Swaminathan as a respected agricultural scientist and a compassionate human being.
- Subjects
INDIA; TRANSGENIC plants; AGRICULTURAL scientists; FARMERS
- Publication
CounterPunch, 2023, p1
- ISSN
1086-2323
- Publication type
Article