Felicitation of Dr M.S. Swaminathan
In 2005, Dr M.S. Swaminathan was honoured by the Society by holding a special event at NAAS Auditorium on his 80th birthday. The Horticultural fraternity of India under the aegis of the Horticultural Society of India felicitated the architect of Green Revolution and a living legend Dr M.S. Swaminathan, Chairman, National Commission on Farmers, GoI and President, NAAS on 15th December 2005 on completion of his 80 eventful years. The function was attended by about 130 invited guests from across the country