This prestigious distinction recognises Prof. Pingali’s significant contributions to global agricultural science and policy.
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is proud to announce that Prof. Prabhu Pingali, Chair of the ICRISAT Governing Board, has been elected as a Foreign Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA). This prestigious distinction recognises Prof. Pingali’s significant contributions to global agricultural science and policy.
Established in 1935, INSA is India’s premier scientific institution, dedicated to advancing scientific research and promoting knowledge across diverse disciplines.
Prof. Pingali, whose election to INSA places him among an elite group of 99 Foreign Fellows, is recognized for his influential contributions to agricultural development and food security.
Prof. Pingali’s comprehensive review of the Green Revolution (PNAS, 2012) is a cornerstone for scholars studying agricultural development.
His pioneering research on the harmful effects of pesticides has earned him multiple international accolades, shaping safer pesticide policies in the Philippines. In 1988, Prof. Pingali’s innovative work on agricultural mechanization and technology adoption in Africa earned him the prestigious Research Discovery Award from the American Association of Agricultural Economists.
ICRISAT extends its heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Pingali on this well-deserved recognition, honoring his exceptional contributions to science and global development.
