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World Food Prize Founder Dr. Norman E. Borlaug recieved the Padma Vibhushan, India's |
On January 25, 2006, Dr. Norman E. Borlaug was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honor, by the President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The Padma Vibhushan is given for exceptional and distinguished service in any field. Dr. Borlaug was recognized in the field of Science and Engineering for his role in spreading the Green Revolution to India. It is often said of Dr. Borlaug that, through his efforts fighting hunger, he has saved more lives than any other person who has ever lived. The Padma Vibhushan was established in 1954. The annual award follows the Bharat Ratna as the highest honor in India. In 2006, for the eight consecutive year, the Bharat Ratna was not conferred. The Padma Vibhushan is awarded in conjunction with the Republic Day celebrations in India. |
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______________________________________________________________ Dr. Borlaug to celebrate 95th birthday (March 4, 2009) Borlaug Honored with Butter Sculpture at Iowa State Fair (August 6, 2008) President Bush, others present Dr. Borlaug with Congressional Gold Medal (July 18, 2007) Dr. Borlaug to receive Congressional Gold Medal (December 6, 2006) U.S. Senate votes to honor Borlaug with Congressional Gold Medal (September 28, 2006) Penn, minus Teller, interviews Borlaug (August 15, 2006) Norman Borlaug Returns Home to Statehouse Honors (March 16, 2006) Dr. Norman Borlaug Recieves National Medal of Science (February 14, 2006) Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Honored with Padma Vibhushan in India (January 25, 2006) 'Food for Thought' (published in the Wall Street Journal on October 14, 2005) "My 60 Years of Fighting Hunger" a Retrospective on the Life of Dr. Norman Borlaug Released from the First Annual Governor's Lecture (PDF file, October 25, 2004) Dr. Norman Borlaug Throws Ceremonial First Pitch at Boston's Fenway Park (June 9, 2004)
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