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3 crore trees, 6 lakh acres and the Green Revolution | NL interview with Peepal Baba

Governments in India routinely boast about planting crores of saplings in plantation drives, but how many actually survive? In Uttar Pradesh, for example, record-breaking daily targets are proudly announced although ground reports end up exposing how vast numbers of those saplings wither away within days.

Newslaundry · Jul 29

India’s Millet Man embarked on millet journey at the age of six

Dr. Khader Vali, a recipient of the Padma Shri, also known as the Millet Man of India, a pioneering Indian organic farmer and environmentalist is known for his renowned innovative and sustainable agricultural practices for more than three decades. He hailed from the Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh, India, and dedicated…

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

Why India’s Green Revolution isn’t a blueprint to feed a hungry planet

An expert looks at new analysis that has spurred a critical rethinking of what Green Revolution-style farming really means for food supplies and self-sufficiency.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

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The Green Revolution is a warning, not a blueprint for feeding a hungry planet

Feeding a growing world population has been a serious concern for decades, but today there are new causes for alarm. Floods, heat waves and other weather extremes are making agriculture increasingly precarious, especially in the Global South.

The Conversation · Oct 4, 2023

Take action against KCR to prove your commitment on corruption: Ponnala

Ponnala Lakshmaiah criticized PM Modi for speaking on corruption in Telangana but not taking any action. He reminded Modi of Congress' contribution to the country, such as Indira Gandhi's role in the Green Revolution. He also called out Modi's election gimmicks, such as the Tribal University and Turmeric Board.

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Key scientific terms associated with Dr. M.S. Swaminathan’s research and Green Revolution | Explained

We take a look at the terms associated with Dr. M. Swaminathan’s pioneering research and the Green Revolution he engineered in India.

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

M.S. Swaminathan: A timeline of the Father of the Green revolution

From fathering India’s Green Revolution to pushing for recognition for India’s women farmers, here’s a timeline of eminent agriculturist Dr. M.S. Swaminathan’s illustrious life

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

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'Lack of funds' shuts MS Swaminathan Research Foundation in Maharashtra's Wardha

NAGPUR: MS Swaminathan — the father of the Green Revolution — would be more remembered by farmers and farm activists in Maharashtra's Vidarbha as champion of higher minimum support price (MSP).

The Times of India · Sep 28, 2023

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