Hyderabad, Oct 13th: M S Swaminathan Biennial award for Best Agriculture Scientist for 2009-2010 had been conferred to New Delhi-based Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority Chairman Subrahmaniam Nagarajan for his contribution to agriculture.
In a statement here on Monday, Chairman of the awards selection committee and former ICAR Director General R S Paroda said the award, which is the highest recognition to an agricultural scientist for his lifetime achievements and contributions to Indian agriculture, would be presented by Dr Swaminathan at a function being organized on November 14 in the city.
The award carries a cash prize of Rs 1.70 lakh, Gold Medal and a Citation. The award was instituted by Retired ICAR Employees Association (RICAREA) and co-sponsored by a city-based ICAR, one of the leading seed companies in India.
In a statement here on Monday, Chairman of the awards selection committee and former ICAR Director General R S Paroda said the award, which is the highest recognition to an agricultural scientist for his lifetime achievements and contributions to Indian agriculture, would be presented by Dr Swaminathan at a function being organized on November 14 in the city.
The award carries a cash prize of Rs 1.70 lakh, Gold Medal and a Citation. The award was instituted by Retired ICAR Employees Association (RICAREA) and co-sponsored by a city-based ICAR, one of the leading seed companies in India.
Reliance donates for flood hit Posted on 14-Oct-2009
Hyderabad, Oct 13th: Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries on Tuesday donated Rs.11.11 crore to flood-hit Andhra Pradesh to help it undertake relief and rehabilitation programmes. Company executive director M.S. Prasad and its Andhra Pradesh coordinator P.V.L. Madhava Rao handed over a cheque for t...
Camp on TTD kalyanamastu held Posted on 14-Oct-2009
Kakinada, Oct 13th: An awareness camp on the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) mass marriage program, Kalyanamastu was held at the Rangaraya Medical College auditorium here on Tuesday. All MLAs of various constituencies in the district participated in the meeting, which was presided over by distri...
Steps to distribute health cards Posted on 14-Oct-2009
Kakinada, Oct 13th: The district administration has been taking steps for distributing health cards to the mentally challenged people by the end of this year and to provide them insurance with a maximum cover of Rs 1 lakh. A special drive is being taken up for the purpose, said K. Sasidhar, Joint Col...
LEP for teachers Posted on 14-Oct-2009
Rajahmundry, Oct 13th: In an attempt to ensure quality education to students, Sarva Siksha Abhiyan (SSA) authorities are organizing Learning Enhancement Program (LEP) for teachers handling classes I to X in East Godavari. This program will be in two phases from October 5 to 31. In this process the au...
Rosaiah assures help to flood hit Posted on 14-Oct-2009
Vijayawada, Oct 13th: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Konijeti Rosaiah on Monday said the state government would extend all help to the people affected by the floods in the city. Interacting with flood victims at Ibrahimpatnam during his two-day tour to Krishna District, he said the torrential rains re...
ING Life ties up with DCCB Posted on 15-Oct-2009
Kakinada, Oct 14th: ING Life India has tied-up with District Cooperative Central Bank (DCCB) for sale of its life insurance products. The DCCB will refer its customers to ING Life India, which has similar alliances with cooperative banks across the country. Making a formal announcement in a function ...
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