- Rajendra Singh Paroda
Dr. Rajendra Singh Paroda (born
1942 inSaradhana ,Ajmer ,Rajasthan ) is anIndia n agricultural scientist who won thePadma Bhushan award in 1998. He is a former Director General of theIndian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). He receivedNorman Borlaug Award for the year 2005 on 5 January 2006. The Award was given by PresidentDr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam at a function in the 93rdIndian Science Congress in Hyderabad. The award carries a citation, Rs. One Lakh in cash and a Gold Medal.External links
* [http://www.hinduonnet.com/fline/fl1725/17250860.htm]
* [http://www.icrisat.org/Media/2001/media17.htm]
* [http://crop.scijournals.org/cgi/reprint/42/3/1046.pdf]
* [http://www.blonnet.com/2005/12/30/stories/2005123002130700.htm]
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