86 years of service to the nation
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NORTH LAKHIMPUR, Oct 22 - Retired college professor and plant conservationist Dr Prabin Saikia of Madhabpur, Narayanpur in Lakhimpur district was presented the Plant Genome Saviour Farmer Recognition award in New Delhi today.
Prof Saikia was selected for the prestigious Plant Genome Saviour Farmer Recognition award nfor the year 2016-17 by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers� Welfare for his preservation of exotic indigenous rice breeds.
The award, which comprises of Rs 1 lakh in cash, a citation and a memento, was presented to Dr Saikia by Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister for Agriculture & Farmers� Welfare, Government of India today at a glittering function held in Dr BP Pal Auditorium, IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi.
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