New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference at ICAR PUSA in New Delhi today. On the occasion, Mr. Modi will address the gathering and also confer the first M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace. The theme of the conference is "Evergreen Revolution, The Pathway to Biohappiness" which reflects Professor M.S Swaminathan's lifelong dedication to ensuring food for all.

Akashvani's correspondent reports that, the award is being launched by the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) to honour the legacy of M S Swaminathan. This international award will recognise individuals from developing countries who have made cont...