Norman Borlaug is known as the 'Father of Green Revolution'.
He was credited with the 'Nobel Peace Prize' in 1970 for his contribution to the society for saving a billion population from the verge of starvation.
He was born in the United States of America with Norwegian ancestry in 1914.
Amidst the India-Pakistan war in 1965, and through various other hindrances, he ensured a successful supply of 250 tonnes of wheat seeds to Pakistan and 200 tonnes to India for sowing.
Dr. Borlaug extended his work and services to China and other countries in the African continent which also were experiencing problems of starvation and poverty due to diminished agricultural production.
To reiterate the need for efforts towards eradication of hunger and poverty, he instituted the “World Food Prize.”
Verghese Kurien is known as the 'Father of the White Revolution'