Dr. C.H. Srinivasa Rao was awarded the 9th Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Award

  • ¨   Dr. C.H. Srinivasa Rao was awarded the 9th Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Award.
  •         The award was presented on 19 April 2026 in Hyderabad.
  •      He is currently the Director and Vice-Chancellor of IARI (Indian Agricultural Research Institute).
  •       He was honored for his contributions to climate-resilient agriculture and natural resource management.
  •      The award was given on the occasion of the birth centenary of Prof. M.S. Swaminathan.
  •          Prof. M.S. Swaminathan is known as the Father of the Green Revolution in India.
  •          he award recognizes outstanding contributions in the field of agriculture.

Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Award

  • ¨    The Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Award is a prestigious honor in India’s agriculture sector.
  •      It is awarded to scientists for their contributions to food security and sustainable agriculture.
  •         The award was instituted by the Retired ICAR Employees Association.
  • \       It is given in collaboration with Nuziveedu Seeds Limited.
  •        The award highlights excellence in agricultural research and innovation.
  •         Dr. C.H. Srinivasa Rao’s work focuses on climate-resilient agriculture practices.
  •   His contributions have helped Indian agriculture adapt to changing environmental conditions.

Significance of This Award in 2026

  • ¨   The 2026 edition of this award holds particular significance, as it marks the centenary of M.S. Swaminathan's birth.
  •      He was regarded as the 'Father of India's Green Revolution' and steered the nation away from food scarcity toward self-reliance.
  •      By honoring scientists like Dr. Rao in this historic year, the transition from the 'Green Revolution' to 'Climate-Resilient Agriculture' is underscored—a shift that reflects the evolving priorities of India's agricultural sector.