Leaders highlight the veteran scientist’s contributions in making India a self-sufficient and food surplus country and his tenure in Tamil Nadu’s Planning Commission and as a Rajya Sabha member
M.S. Swaminathan led a purposeful and meaningful life, says former Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu
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