Ravi Prakash Singh

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Ravi Prakash Singh
President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Shri in the field of Science & Engineering to Dr. Ravi Prakash Singh (cropped).jpg
Dr. Ravi Prakash Singh receiving the Padma Shri award in 2024
Born
Varanasi, India
NationalityIndian
Alma mater Banaras Hindu University, University of Sydney
Known forWheat genetics and rust resistance research
Awards Padma Shri (2024)
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman (2021)
China's Friendship Award
Scientific career
Fields Agricultural science, Genetics, Plant breeding
Institutions International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center

Ravi Prakash Singh is an Indian agricultural scientist and wheat geneticist known for his contributions to crop improvement and global food security. He served at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) for nearly four decades and led significant research on developing disease-resistant and climate-resilient wheat varieties. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Singh was born in Varanasi, India. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in agriculture from Banaras Hindu University in 1977 and 1979, respectively. He obtained a Ph.D. in plant breeding and genetics from the University of Sydney in 1983. [3] [4]

Career

In 1983, Singh joined CIMMYT, headquartered in Mexico, where he worked until his retirement in 2022. [3] [5] He played a pivotal role in wheat improvement research and was instrumental in combating wheat rust diseases globally. [6] [7]

Awards and recognition

Singh has received numerous international recognitions:

Dr. Ravi Prakash Singh receiving the Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu, 2024 President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Shri in the field of Science & Engineering to Dr. Ravi Prakash Singh.jpg
Dr. Ravi Prakash Singh receiving the Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu, 2024

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Padma Shri for Kashi scientist Ravi Prakash Singh". The Times of India. 28 January 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  2. ↑ "Distinguished wheat scientist Dr. Ravi Singh receives prestigious Padma Shri award". AgroSpectrum India. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 "Padma Shri - Dr. Ravi Prakash Singh" (PDF). Padma Awards. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  4. ↑ "BHU Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Ravi Prakash Singh" (PDF). BHU. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  5. ↑ "Padma Shri for Kashi scientist Ravi Prakash Singh". CIMMYT. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  6. ↑ "Mexico-based Indian scientist leading fight against wheat diseases receives Padma Shri". AP7AM. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  7. ↑ "Mexican-based wheat expert Dr. Ravi Singh honored by India". Gujarat Samachar. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  8. ↑ "Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards-2021". Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  9. ↑ Mollins, Julie. "CIMMYT wheat scientist Ravi Singh wins China's Friendship Award". Thomson Reuters Foundation. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  10. ↑ "Press Release on Padma Awards 2024". Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
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