26/05/2026
Hon’ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious ‘Padma Shri’ on Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh in recognition of his remarkable contributions to the development of advanced paddy varieties, agricultural research, and farmer-centric innovations.
His unwavering dedication towards strengthening sustainable agriculture and empowering farming communities continues to reinforce the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat rooted in scientific excellence and farmers’ welfare.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research