Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Nobel Laureate Dr. Norman Borlaug Statue Unveiled

Agriculture Minister Shri Sharad Pawar today unveiled the statue of Nobel Laureate Dr. Norman Borlaug’s statue at New Delhi.
Addressing the gathering on this occasion, Shri Pawar commended Dr. Borlaug’s contribution to wheat production in India. He explained how Dr. Borlaug addressed the challenges and complexities of world food requirements, and how he dedicated his life to agriculture. He stressed upon the need to take the work started by Dr. Borlaug to fulfill the needs of the poor.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Borlaug Global Rust Initiative (BGRI) have jointly organized the function to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Borlaug’s introduction of high-yielding wheat varieties to India.

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