Prof. Swaminathan to help revive agriculture in North

by Ananth PALAKIDNAR

The internationally renowned agricultural expert Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, who is also known as the ‘Father of the Indian Green Revolution’ has pledged his fullest co-operation to revamp agricultural activities in the war-torn Northern Province in keeping with the new technologies introduced in several developing countries.

Prof. Swaminathan who was on a visit to Sri Lanka last week met Minister of Social Services and Social Welfare and Jaffna District Parliamentarian Douglas Devananda at the Taj Samudra on Thursday.

Minister Devananda outlined the current socio-economic conditions in the North to Prof. Swaminathan.

The agro expert was also briefed on the damage caused by the LTTE to the agricultural sector in the North.

Responding to Minister Devananda, Prof. Swaminathan pledged to support the revival of the agro sector in the North with the new techniques that have been introduced to improve agricultural products in several countries.

Social Services and Social Welfare Ministry Secretary Mrs. I. Jegarajasingam also participated in the meeting between Minister Devananda and Prof. Swaminathan.