New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday paid tribute to Professor MS Swaminathan on his birth centenary, calling him a selfless visionary who dedicated his life to the nation and its farmers

Speaking at the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference at ICAR Pusa, Chouhan recited a poetic couplet to describe the eminent scientist's lifelong service: "Professor MS Swaminathan dedicated his life to farmers, agriculture, and humanity."

"Everyone lives for themselves, but for those who live for others, for the country and for humanity, their lives truly matter. MS Swaminathan was such a noble soul," Chouhan said.

He recalled how Swaminathan was deeply affected by the Benga...