Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath honored 45 scientists during the Agricultural Science Congress 2026 in Lucknow. Apart from this, awards were also given to agricultural startups and institutions. Agricultural innovation and technology were discussed in the program.
Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday attended the 6th Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Science Congress as the chief guest. During this, he honored 15 scientists under the ‘Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Scientists Award Scheme 2025-26’.
Apart from this, 30 scientists of Uttar Pradesh Agricultural Sciences Academy, who did excellent work in the year 2025, were also honored. In the programme, there was a detailed discussion on modern technology and innovation in the agriculture sector and the Chief Minister also released several important booklets.
Life Time Achievement and Distinguished Scientist Award Winners
lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Satya Prakash, Professor and Chairman, Department of Vegetable Science, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut
Distinguished Scientist Award
- Agricultural Science: Dr. Lokesh Kumar Gangwar, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Meerut
- Vegetable and Horticulture Science: Dr. Akhilesh Chandra Mishra, Banda Agricultural University
- Animal Husbandry, Veterinary and Fisheries Science: Pro. (Dr.) Anil Kumar Gangwar, Ayodhya
- Biotechnology: Dr. Vaishali, Meerut
- Social Sciences (Agricultural Extension, Economics, Home Science): Dr. Krishna Kumar Singh, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bijnor
Distinguished Women Scientist Award
Dr. Shweta, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Chandrashekhar Azad Agricultural University, Kanpur
Young Scientist Award Winner
- Agricultural Science: Dr. Arvind Kumar Gupta, Banda
- Vegetable and Horticulture Science: Dr. Manish Pandey, Varanasi
- Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Science: Dr. Pramila Umrao, Meerut
- Biotechnology: Dr. Vishal Chugh, Banda
- Social Sciences: Dr. Rupan Raghuvanshi, Barabanki
Excellent PhD Thesis Award
- Agricultural Science: Dr. Utkarsh Singh, Ayodhya
- Vegetable and Horticulture Science: Dr. Nimit Singh, Ayodhya
- Social Sciences: Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Ayodhya
Institutions and startups also got respect
- Landscape Restoration Leadership Award: Dr. Ramesh Singh, ICRISET Hyderabad
- Excellent Agricultural Institute Award: Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi
UP Agri Startup Award Winner
- DroneTech Lab, Noida
- Garima De-Hydrated Food LLP, Meerut
- Greenox Food Private Limited, Noida
- Sridesh Organic Farm, Baghpat
- Wellvid India Private Limited, Noida
Certificate of Excellence and Special Honors
Suresh Kumar Gupta was awarded the Certificate of Excellence. He is running a 121 year old Gaushala in Hapur and is doing excellent work there.