The M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference 2025 was held from August 7–9, 2025, at ICAR-PUSA, New Delhi with the theme “Evergreen Revolution – The Pathway to Biohappiness.”
The event marked the birth centenary of Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, known as the Father of India’s Green Revolution, and celebrated his vision for sustainable agriculture, food security, and social equity.
👨🔬 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the event, released a commemorative coin and stamp, and launched the M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace.
🌍 The conference featured global participation, focusing on:
- Climate-resilient, nutrition-sensitive farming
- Biodiversity conservation
- Biohappiness – linking ecology with human well-being
- Youth and women’s role in agriculture
🏆 The first Swaminathan Award was conferred on Prof. Adenle of Nigeria for work with marginalized communities.
The event emphasized a shift from food security to nutritional security, highlighting millets, soil health, and community seed banks as future priorities.
