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Dr Ch. Srinivasa Rao Receives 9th M.S. Swaminathan Award

21 April 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSDr Ch. SrinivasaRao Receives 9thM.S. SwaminathanAward21 April 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Agricultural scientist Dr Ch. Srinivasa Rao was honoured with the 9th Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Award for the 2024-25 cycle in April 2026.

Key facts

  • Award: 9th Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Award (2024-25).
  • Presented by M. Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice President of India.
  • Prize: gold medal and Rs 2 lakh.
  • Reason: sustained contributions to climate-resilient farming and natural resource management.
  • Sources differ on his exact ICAR post, so only the award details are treated as settled.

About the award

One source says the award was set up in 2004-05 by the Retired ICAR Employees Association with Nuziveedu Seeds Limited. It honours Dr M.S. Swaminathan, known as the father of India’s Green Revolution.

Exam angle

  • Remember: 9th edition, gold medal, Rs 2 lakh.
  • The namesake is Dr M.S. Swaminathan, linked with the Green Revolution.
  • Agriculture award questions often ask the presenter and the prize amount.

Test yourself

1. The M.S. Swaminathan Award is named after the father of which movement?

Dr M.S. Swaminathan is known as the father of India's Green Revolution.

2. What cash prize accompanies the Swaminathan Award mentioned here?

The award has a gold medal and Rs 2 lakh.

3. Who presented the 9th Swaminathan Award to Dr Srinivasa Rao?

Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu presented it.

Sources: AffairsCloud daily current affairs, BankExamsToday one-liners

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