List of people considered father or mother of a field in India

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Field Person Epithet Reason and other notes
Politics Mahatma Gandhi Father of the Nation[1] Reason: For his role in Indian Independence movement against British rule an Indian nationalist whose defiant patriotism made him a hero in India.
Politics B. R. Ambedkar[2] Father of the Republic of India / Father of Modern India Reason: For his role in making the Republic of India and fight against Indian caste system. Known as "Babasaheb" or Respected Father. He is The architect of Constitution of India and

Notes: The title of "Founding Father of Modern India" was conferred upon him by Columbia University[3] for the part he played in authoring the Indian Constitution.

Awards: Bharat Ratna

Politics Raja Ram Mohan Roy Father of modern India[4] Reason: Renaissance in Bengal Presidency. His efforts to reform Hinduism and Indian Rights. Founder of Brahmo Samaj

Note: The title is shared with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar conferred upon him by Columbia University.

Politics Potti Sreeramulu Father of Linguistic Democracy[5][6] Reason: Ardent proponent of linguistic state-hoods as the progress of linguistic groups of diverse Indian population. Freedom fighter in Indian Independence movement against British rule through Ahimsa or Non-violence. Died fasting for the creation of independent Andhra State which in turn paved the way for creation of other linguistic states throughout India.

Other Titles: Father of All-India Movement for Linguistic States[7]

Politics Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar Father Of Hindutva Reason: He defined the huge concept of Hindutva in his book "Hindutva: Who Is a Hindu?"
Economics M.G.Ranade (Mahadev Govind Ranade) Father of Modern Economics Reason:

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Science Homi J. Bhabha[8] Father of Nuclear/Atomic Program Reason:

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Science Vikram Sarabhai Father of Space Program Reason:

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Science A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam) Father of Missile Program Reason:

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Awards: Bharat Ratna

Comics Anant Pai Father of Comic Books Reason:

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Geography James Rennell (1742-1830) Father of Geography Reason: Appointed as the first surveyor general in British India in 1767 by Robert Clive, James Rennell began the practice of scientific cartography in the government of India. He produced the famous Bengal Atlas.
Cinema Dadasaheb Phalke (Dhundiraj Govind Phalke) Father of Cinema Reason:

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Agriculture N. G. Ranga (Gogineni Ranga Nayukulu) Father of Peasant Movement Reason:

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Awards: Padma Vibhushan

Agriculture Neelamraju Ganga Prasada Rao Father of Hybrid Sorghum Reason:

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Awards: Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology

Biology Birbal Sahni Father of Paleobotany Reason:

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Biology Dr. Arun Krishnan and Hiralal Chaudhari Father of Blue Revolution Reason:Blue revolution started in India in 1970 Through the fish farmers Development Agency. remarkable emergence of aquaculture as an important and highly productive agricultural activity.

Notes: Dr. Hiralal Chaudhuri and Dr. Arun Krishnan known as Father of Blue revolution.

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Biology M. S. Swaminathan (Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan) Father of Green Revolution Reason:

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Biology Verghese Kurien Father of White Revolution Reason:

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Biology Shalihotra Father of Veterinary Science Reason:

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Entrepreneur J. R. D. Tata (Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata) Father of Civil Aviation Reason:The airline was founded by J. R. D. Tata as Tata Airlines in 1932 now called it as Air India

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Awards: Bharat Ratna

Military Subroto Mukerjee Father of Air Force Reason: He was the first commander-in-chief of India.

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Military Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Father Of Indian Navy Reason: First Indian ruler of medieval India to establish a naval force and extending his sphere of influence from Deccan to the Arabian Sea.

Notes: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj realised the importance of having a secure coastline and protecting the western Konkan coastline from the attacks

Engineering Sir Mokshagundam Vishweshvaraiah Father of Civil Engineering Reason:

Notes: His birthday is celebrated as the Engineer's Day. Authored: "Planned Economy for India" (1932)[9]

Posts: Dewan of Mysore Kingdom

Awards: Bharat Ratna

Other Titles: Engineer Statesman,[9] Father of Planning,[9] Chief Architect of Modern Karnataka[9]

Medicine Sushruta Father of Surgery Reason:

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Medicine Durgesh Patel father of Pink Revolution in India. Reason:

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Agriculture / Horicuture Indira Gandhi mother of Silver Revolution . Reason: measures taken to improve Egg Production in India

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Agriculture Nirpakh Tutaj father of Gold Revolution. Reason: focused on production of Honey and Fruits, Vegetables in period 1991 to 2013.

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Agriculture / Horicuture Sam Pitroda father of Yellow Revolution . Reason:

Notes: related improvement of growth of Oil seeds

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Horicuture / Beef cattle Vishal Tewari father of Red Revolution . Reason: india being a cattle rich nation export meat

Notes: related improvement of production of Meat and Tomato

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References[edit]

  1. Bombay, Macmillan, firm publishers (1953). The Father of the Nation after ambedkar.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. Grover, Verinder (1992). Political Thinkers of Modern India: B. R. Ambedkar. Deep & Deep Publications. ISBN 9788171004270.
  3. "Bhimrao Ambedkar". C250.columbia.edu. 1995-10-24. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  4. Parekh, Manilal Chhotalal (1927). Rajarshi Ram Mohan Roy. Oriental Christ House. ram mohan roy father of nation.
  5. "Linguistic States won't lead to chauvinism: Rangarajan". The Hindu. 2001-12-01. Retrieved 2017-06-21.[dead link]
  6. Gupta, C. Dwarakanath (1999). Socio-cultural History of an Indian Caste. Mittal Publications. ISBN 9788170997269.
  7. Andhra Pradesh. Director of Information and Public Relations, Andhra Pradesh. 1969.
  8. Richelson, Jeffrey Richelson. "U.S. Intelligence and the Indian Bomb". The National Security Archive, The George Washington University. Published through National Security Archive Electronic Briefing Book No. 187. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Lal, S. (2008-01-01). 50 Magnificent Indians Of The 20Th Century. Jaico Publishing House. ISBN 9788179926987.
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