Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Indian agronomist MS Swaminathan would be bestowed with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour. The recognition underscores Swaminathan’s monumental contributions to agriculture and farmers’ welfare. In a statement shared on X, PM Modi said, “It is a matter of immense joy that the Government of India is conferring the Bharat Ratna on Dr MS Swaminathan Ji, in recognition of his monumental contributions to our nation in agriculture and farmers’ welfare.”