N. Ram, Director, The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited, on September 28 said he cannot think of any Indian who was more decorated internationally in modern times than the agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan, who passed away in Chennai earlier in the day.
Addressing media after paying his respects to the mortal remains of Mr. Swaminathan, Mr. Ram also said he did not know of any Indian who had made a greater contribution to the national life, primarily because of the increase in food production he brought about, which he added was a real revolution.
He said Swaminathan worked with eminent agronomist Normal Borlaug and also political leaders like C. Subramaniam. He said Swaminathan’s contribution continued lifelong, even after his full-time professional scientific career.
