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23/09/23 05:58 AM IST

India’s Swati gets award for field research

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  • Dr Swati Nayak, an Indian scientist at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), has been named the 2023 recipient of the prestigious Norman E Borlaug Award for Field Research.
About the award
  • The Borlaug Award holds a special place in recognizing young scientists’ contributions to agriculture, food security, and the eradication of hunger.
  • It is named in honor of Dr. Norman Borlaug, a Nobel laureate celebrated as the chief architect of the Green Revolution.
  • Dr. Borlaug’s pioneering work in agricultural research and development transformed food production worldwide, significantly contributing to the alleviation of global hunger.
Area of work
  • At IRRI, Dr. Nayak leads the Seed System and Product Management in South Asia.
  • She also serves as the Global Lead for Rice and Co-lead for Cereal Seed Systems as part of the SeedEqual initiative of CGIAR.
  • Her extensive portfolio encompasses the rapid scaling up of improved rice varieties, innovations in seed systems, and the integration of climate-smart technologies.
  • Her work directly addresses the formidable challenge of feeding an ever-expanding global population in the face of climate change.
  • One of her outstanding accomplishments includes the establishment of a national program that exclusively benefits women farmers in India.
  • Her initiatives have touched the lives of millions of women, empowering them in agriculture.
Significance
  • The Norman E Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application is a notable recognition presented to young scientists under the age of 40.
  • It celebrates their exceptional efforts in enhancing global food and nutrition security while combating hunger.
  • Dr. Swati Nayak’s remarkable achievements make her a fitting recipient of this distinguished award.
Source- The Tribune

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