PM inaugurates M.S. Swaminathan Centenary Conference; first Food and Peace Award goes to Nigeria's Prof. Adenle
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference at ICAR-Pusa, New Delhi, on 7 August 2025 and presented the first M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace to Professor Adenle of Nigeria.
Summary
The M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at ICAR-Pusa, New Delhi, on 7 August 2025, on the theme 'Evergreen Revolution, The Pathway to Biohappiness'. The Prime Minister presented the first M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace, launched by the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), to Professor Adenle of Nigeria; the award recognises individuals from developing countries for contributions to food security and climate justice. He recalled that Professor Swaminathan, conferred the Bharat Ratna, introduced the concept of the Evergreen Revolution, and noted that India now ranks first in the production of milk, pulses and jute.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 7 Aug 2025, ICAR-Pusa, New Delhi
- Theme
- Evergreen Revolution, The Pathway to Biohappiness
- New award
- M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace (MSSRF and TWAS)
- First recipient
- Professor Adenle of Nigeria
- Award for
- People from developing countries working on food security, climate justice and peace
- Swaminathan
- Bharat Ratna; concept of Evergreen Revolution
- India ranks first in
- Milk, pulses and jute
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The first M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace, presented on 7 August 2025, went to a scientist from which country?
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Correct answer: C — Nigeria
The Prime Minister congratulated Professor Adenle of Nigeria, the first recipient of the award.
What was the theme of the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference held in August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Evergreen Revolution, The Pathway to Biohappiness
The theme of the conference was 'Evergreen Revolution, The Pathway to Biohappiness', reflecting Professor Swaminathan's ideas.
Consider the following statements about the M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace: 1. It was launched by the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation and The World Academy of Sciences. 2. It is meant only for Indian agricultural scientists. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the award was launched by the MSSRF and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS). Statement 2 is incorrect: it recognises individuals from developing countries who have contributed to food security, climate justice, equity and peace.