- M S Swaminathan Award has been given to Prof B R Kamboj.
- Prof. B.R. Kamboj is the Vice Chancellor of the Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University.
- He has been honoured with this prestigious award in recognition of his contributions as a scientist and extension specialist in the field of agronomy.
- Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot presented him with the award.
- The award ceremony took place at the International Conference on ‘One Health One World’ organized at Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Agricultural University in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
- Professor BR Kamboj is well aware of the common problems, needs, and socio-economic conditions of farmers.
- The agricultural recommendations derived by Professor Kamboj from his research work and collaborative extension activities with the University scientists have consistently proven to be highly beneficial to the farmers.
- Professor Kamboj has published about 300 research papers and articles in national and international journals, books, and technical journals.
M.S. Swaminathan Award
- M.S. Swaminathan Award was instituted in 2004.
- The award aims to recognize the lifetime contribution of eminent individuals who have made a global impact in the field of agriculture, including food security and the sustainability of agriculture in India.
- The first award was presented to Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Norman E. Borlaug by the then President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, on March 15, 2005.
- The previous M S Swaminathan Award was presented to Dr. Surinder (Suri) M. Sehgal, Founder of SM Sehgal Foundation (India) and Sehgal Foundation (USA), on 19 August 2023.