C.SUBRAMANIUM

Subject : Important Personalities

Context : C. Subramaniam’s call for ‘science for the economic freedom of humanity’ echoes on his birth anniversary today.

Concept :

Subramaniam is best known as the architect of India’s modern agricultural development policy.
After the success of his programme which led to a record production of wheat in 1972 – an achievement termed as the Indian Green Revolution.
As Minister for Food and Agriculture, he played a decisive role in the introduction of high-yielding varieties of seeds and more intensive application of fertilizers which paved the way for increased output of cereals in the late 60s and attainment of self-sufficiency in food-grains in the country.
He appointed M. S. Swaminathan, who played a major role in green revolution and VergheseKurien as the chairman of National Dairy Development Board when he ushered the Indian White Revolution.
Shri Subramaniam is an institution-builder of the Institute of Mathematical Sciences and the Madras Institute of Development Studies owe their inception to his encouragement and support.
Shri Subramaniam has an international standing which is equalled by few of his compatriots. He was closely associated with the UNO and its organs, the. FAQ and the UNESCO.
He was awarded India’s highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna in 1998.