Move to recommend M S Swaminathan flayed Express News ServiceFirst Published : 21 Oct 2010
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Swatantra Matsya Thozhilali Federation (KSMTF) has condemned the decision of the State Government to recommend the name of agricultural scientist Dr M.S. Swaminathan for Bharat Ratna.KSMTF president T. Peter in a statement here on Wednesday called for a proper and critical appraisal of Dr Swaminathan’s contribution to both agricultural and fisheries sector. ‘’The tragedy of the time is that a man once accused for the great gene robbery by many and for playing a direct role to ruin the traditional rights of the fishing community is being recommended for recognition,’’ said Peter. As an agricultural scientist, Swaminathan might have been known as the father of Green Revolution in India, but it must be remembered that it is this very revolution which has done great harm not only to agriculture in the country but also to fisheries. Among the reasons for thousands of farmers committing suicide in this country, the role of Green Revolution cannot be denied. The agro-chemicals promoted by the Green Revolution has poisoned not just farmlands but also water resources. The foodgrains and vegetables consumed by citizens of this country have been affected by toxic chemicals, the statement said.’ Kuttanad, which is the main area of rice production in Kerala, uses maximum pesticides causing irreversible problems for fisheries, the statement said. Large-scale destruction of fish had taken place in the region. Scientists have identified the role of chemical pesticides as one of the causative factors in this, the statement said. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Green Youth Movement" group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/greenyouth?hl=en-GB.
