Pandurang Sadasiv Khankhoje

Why in the News?

Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker unveiled statues of Swami Vivekananda and agriculturalist Pandurang Khankhoje in Mexico.

Key Points:

About Pandurang Khankhoje (1883-1967):

• • Born: Wardha, Maharashtra, in the late 19th century.
  • He was inspired by Bal Gangadhar Tilak

• Association with the Indian independence movement: 

• • He was the founding members of the Ghadar Party in 1914.
• Relation with Mexico: Sought refuge in Mexico due to his association with Ghadar Party.
  • He was revered as an agricultural scientist in Mexico.
  • He researched corn, wheat, pulses and rubber, developing frost and drought-resistant varieties.
  • He was part of efforts to bring in the Green Revolution in Mexico.