Who is known as the “Father of the Green Revolution”?

Norman Borlaug, an American agricultural scientist, is often referred to as the “Father of the Green Revolution. Borlaug’s most significant contribution was the development and deployment of high-yield cereal grain varieties, particularly wheat and rice.

Some of the most notable awards and honours bestowed upon him include:

  • Nobel Peace Prize (1970)
  • Presidential Medal of Freedom (1977)
  • Congressional Gold Medal (2006)
  • Padma Vibhushan (2006)
  • National Medal of Science (2004)
  • Congressional Gold Medal (2007)

The awards and honours represent Norman Borlaug’s tremendous impact on agriculture, food security, and peace, and they demonstrate his ongoing legacy as a visionary scientist and humanitarian.