Norman Borlaug Award 2023 and all about different revolutions Flashcards
NEWS
Indian agriculture scientist Dr. Swati Nayak, affectionately known as “Bihana Didi” or “Seed Lady” by local communities in Odisha, has been honored with the Norman E. Borlaug Award for 2023.
She became the third Indian to receive this prestigious award after Aditi Mukherji (2012) and Mahalingam Govindaraj (2022), recognizing her remarkable contributions to agriculture, particularly in the realm of drought-tolerant rice varieties.
What is Norman E. Borlaug Award?
The award is endowed by the Rockefeller Foundation, the award is presented every October in Des Moines, Iowa, US by the World Food Prize Foundation to honor individuals under the age of 40 who have achieved remarkable, science-based accomplishments in international agriculture and food production.
The award is named after Norman E. Borlaug, the father of the Green Revolution and the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
The award diploma incorporates the image of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug at work in the fields of Mexico and a cash prize of USD 10,000.
What are the Contributions of Swati Nayak?
Dr. Swati Nayak Introduced drought-tolerant Shahabhagi Dhan rice variety in Odisha. It brought about a major change in rainfed areas. The variety became an integral element of every farmer family’s diet and crop rotation.
Many climate-resilient rice varieties have been successfully deployed in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal through her diligent strategy, partnerships, and unique positioning models.
She is recognised for her innovative approach to engaging smallholder farmers in demand-driven rice seed systems, from testing and deployment to equitable access and adoption of climate-resilient and nutritious rice varieties.
Pioneered a comprehensive blueprint for the first-ever dedicated Indian government initiative for women farmers, benefitting four million women farmers.
BORLAUG
Norman Ernest Borlaug, (born March 25, 1914, near Saude, Iowa, U.S.—died September 12, 2009, Dallas, Texas), American agricultural scientist, plant pathologist, and winner of the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1970. Known as the “Father of the Green Revolution,” Borlaug helped lay the groundwork for agricultural technological advances that alleviated world hunger.
Borlaug studied plant biology and forestry at the University of Minnesota and earned a Ph.D. in plant pathology there in 1942.
Agricultural Revolutions in India
Products/Aim Revolution Father of the Revolution
Integration of ecological principles in technology development Evergreen Revolution M S Swaminathan
Higher Production (Technology-driven 2nd Green revolution) Protein Revolution Coined by Narendra Modi and Arun Jaitely
Oilseed Production (Especially Mustard and Sunflower) Yellow Revolution Sam Pitroda
Petroleum products Black Revolution –
Fish Production Blue Revolution Dr Arun Krishnan
Leather / Cocoa / Non-Conventional Products Brown Revolution –
Jute Production Golden Fiber Revolution –
Fruits / Honey Production / Horticulture Development Golden Revolution Nirpakh Tutej
Fertilizers Grey Revolution –
Onion Production / Pharmaceuticals / Prawn Production Pink Revolution Durgesh Patel
Egg Production / Poultry Production Silver Revolution Indira Gandhi (Mother of the Revolution)
Cotton Silver Fiber Revolution –
Meat Production / Tomato Production Red Revolution Vishal Tewari
Potato Round Revolution –
Food Grains Green Revolution M.S. Swaminathan
Milk Production White Revolution Verghese Kurien
