The release of a book on M.S.Swaminathan has gained world’s attention.His collaborative scientific efforts with Norman Borlaug, spearheading a mass movement with farmers and other scientists and backed by public policies, had saved India and Pakistan from certain famine-like conditions in the 1960s.

His leadership as Director General of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines was instrumental in his being awarded the first World Food Prize in 1987.

The book - The Man Who Fed India by Priyambada Jayakumar: published by HarperCollins India, has been released to mark the centenary year of the legendary scientist.

Priced at Rs. 699, the 324-page hardback with colour inserts is now available at leading bookstores and online platforms including Amazon.

The book offers a definitive biography of Dr. M S Swaminathan, renowned as the architect of India’s Green Revolution. It highlights his multifaceted legacy as a scientist, conservationist, feminist, Gandhian, institution builder, diplomat, and philosopher. More than just a chronicle of his professional journey, it reflects his deep conviction that food is not merely sustenance, but also life, dignity, and hope.

This inspiring account stands as both a celebration and tribute to a humanitarian whose vision transformed India’s food security and will continue to guide future generations.