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Chidambaram Subramaniam
Chidambaram Subramaniam was born on 30 January 1910 in Senguttaipalayam. He was a Freedom Fighter and a Political Leader of India. He was an honourable food minister who transformed the nation to focus on the self-productivity of wheat and spreading the use of a new variety of wheat used for cultivation to millions of farmers to make India capable of harvesting wheat production rather than importing to our country.
He is also known as the political architect of the Green Revolution of India. In 1990 he became the Governor of Maharashtra and by transforming the Raj Bhavan into a public action zone led numerous meetings basically focused on industrialists, academics, prominent citizens on critical issues of the society, representatives of non-governmental organizations. Amongst all his accomplishments and contributions, his best achievement has been the growth of India’s Agricultural Policy. He established Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli and the National Agro Foundation, Chennai. He was honoured with the highest civilian award of India, the Bharat Ratna in 1998 for his contributions. Chidambaram Subramaniam died in Chennai on 7 November 2000.
Chidambaram Subramaniam is one of India’s most influential political leaders and statesmen. He is best known for his contribution to the Indian independence struggle and his work as a lawyer and politician.
Subramaniam was born in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu in 1910. After completing his studies, he joined the Indian National Congress and became a part of the Quit India movement. He was an integral part of the struggle for Indian independence and was one of the leaders of the Congress party in the 1940s.
Subramaniam was an influential lawyer and politician. He was a prominent advocate of social justice, and worked on the constitutional reforms that were put in place after independence. He was also a key figure in the formulation of India’s foreign policy and was instrumental in negotiating the Tashkent Agreement with Pakistan.
Subramaniam was also a prominent figure in India’s economic development. He was responsible for the establishment of several institutions that aimed to promote economic growth in India. He was also responsible for the formulation of the country’s first five-year plans and the establishment of the Planning Commission.
Subramaniam was also an important figure in India’s cultural and literary circles. He was a patron of the arts and literature and was an important contributor to the development of Indian theater. He was also an important advocate of the Tamil language, and was one of the pioneers of the Tamil language movement.
Subramaniam’s influence in India is still felt today. He was a champion of social justice and economic development, and his legacy lives on in the form of India’s modern economy. He will always be remembered as one of India’s most influential statesmen and political leaders.
Bharat Ratna Award
The highest civilian award of the Republic of India is known as BHARAT RATNA. It came into existence on 2nd January 1954. The award was in recognition of extraordinary performance in the field of literature, science, public services, and arts only. This award belongs to all people of India without any discrimination of sex, race, and age. Previously award belonged to only limited criteria but in December 2011 the criteria were changed to include all fields of human endeavour.
Maximum 3 nominees may be awarded per year and recommendations for the same are specially made by the PM to the President. A Sanad (certificate) signed by the President and a medallion in the shape of a peepal leaf are the only two things being given to the recipients; no money is granted with the award.
In the Indian order of precedence, the Bharat Ratna award comes in the seventh position. But Bharat Ratna recipients are constitutionally prohibited to use the award name as the title as per Article 18 of the Constitution of India.
Since 1954, 44 distinguished individuals have been awarded this prestigious and highest civilian award in the country.
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