**Summary:**
On August 7, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference at ICAR PUSA in New Delhi at approximately 9:00 AM. The conference, themed "Evergreen Revolution, The Pathway to Biohappiness," honors Professor Swaminathan's commitment to food security. It will convene scientists, policymakers, and development professionals to discuss sustainable biodiversity management, agriculture for food and nutrition security, climate resilience, equitable livelihoods through technology, and the inclusion of marginalized communities in development. During the event, the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) will launch the M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace. The Prime Minister will present the inaugural award, which recognizes individuals from developing nations for their contributions to food security, climate justice, equity, and peace for vulnerable communities through research, policy, community engagement, or capacity building. Release ID: 2152891.
Key Entities Referenced
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India
M.S. Swaminathan: Indian geneticist and administrator, known for his role in India's Green Revolution
M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference: International conference held in honor of M.S. Swaminathan's birth centenary.
New Delhi: Location of the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference.
Evergreen Revolution: Theme of the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference, reflecting Swaminathan's dedication to food security.
M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace: International award recognizing contributions to food security, climate justice, equity, and peace.
ICAR PUSA: Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, location of the conference inauguration.
M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation MSSRF: An organisation that will launch the M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace
Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate M.S. Swaminathan Centenary
International Conference on 7th August in New Delhi
Theme of the Conference: Evergreen Revolution,
The Pathway to Biohappiness
PM to give the first M.S. Swaminathan Award for
Food and Peace
Posted On: 06 AUG 2025 12:20PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference
on 7th August, at around 9 AM, at ICAR PUSA in New Delhi. He will also address the gathering on the
occasion.
The theme of the conference “Evergreen Revolution, The Pathway to Biohappiness” reflects Prof.
Swaminathan’s lifelong dedication to ensuring food for all. The conference will provide an
opportunity to scientists, policymakers, development professionals, and other stakeholders to
discuss and deliberate on furthering the principles of ‘Evergreen Revolution’. Key themes include
sustainable management of biodiversity and natural resources; sustainable agriculture for food and
nutrition security; strengthening climate resilience by adapting to climate change; utilizing
appropriate technologies for sustainable and equitable livelihoods; and engaging youth, women and
marginalized communities in developmental discourses.
To honour his legacy, the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and The World
Academy of Sciences (TWAS) will launch the M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace. Prime
Minister will also give the first award to the recipient on the occasion. This international award will
recognise individuals from developing countries who have made outstanding contributions to
improving food security and advancing climate justice, equity, and peace for vulnerable and
marginalised communities through scientific research, policy development, grassroots engagement,
or local capacity building.
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(Release ID: 2152891)