Dr MS Swaminathan Award for Leadership in Agriculture
The Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS) had instituted in 2004 an Award in the honor of our leading agricultural scientist, Prof. MS Swaminathan. This prestigious Award is given annually to an eminent scientist for his/her outstanding life time achievements in the field of agriculture and allied fields in India and abroad.
Last Date to Apply: 30 April 2025
Dr SK Vasal Award for Excellence in Crop Hybrid Research
The Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS) has instituted Dr SK Vasal Award for Excellence in Crop Hybrid Research in 2024. The award is instituted through an endowment established at TAAS with a contribution by Dr SK Vasal, a world renowned maize breeder and World Food Prize Laureate. The Award will be given annually to an Indian scientist and carries a cash prize of Rupees one lakh, a citation and the plaque.
Last Date to Apply: 30 April 2025
Dr Norman E Borlaug Innovative Farmer Award
The Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS) has instituted Dr Norman E Borlaug Innovative Farmer Award in 2024. The award is instituted to honour the enormous contribution of Dr Norman E Borlaug to the global agricultural development and farmers’ welfare. Dr Borlaug was a true friend of farmers of South Asia. who enthusiastically adopted high yielding wheat varieties and improved production technologies. The dedicated efforts of farmers together with mentoring of Dr Borlaug, Dr MS Swaminathan and many others ushered in the Green Revolution in India. This award is instituted through an endowment established at TAAS through the contributions made by the members of the TAAS. The Award carries a cash prize of Rupees one lakh, a citation and the plaque and will be given annually to an innovative farmer in South Asia
Last Date to Apply: 30 April 2025