[nukkad] China honours Indian scientist for raising rice output

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China on Wednesday awarded renowned Indian scientist Dr G S Khush with the
"International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Award" for his
yeoman service in promoting agricultural research and increasing rice
output.
Khush, who is one of the world's premier rice breeders and head of the plant
breeding, genetics and biochemistry division of the Manila-based
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), was presented the award by
Chinese Minister for Science and Technology Xu Guanhua.

"Dr Khush’s contribution has greatly moved forward the hybrid rice and
conventional rice breeding researches in China, and yielded far-reaching
effects on China's theoretical and overall researches in rice," Chinese
officials said.

Earlier, in October 1999, on the occasion of 50th anniversary of PRC, he was
awarded the "Friendship Award."

Speaking on the occasion, Charge D' Affaires of the Indian embassy, R Venu,
described Khush as "an eminent son of India" and noted that he has won many
honours in the country.

"India is proud of the achievements made by Dr Khush and would like to
congratulate him on his achievements which have made a big difference to the
well being of mankind, " he said.

"His work has helped enhance in a significant way food security in India,
China and all developing countries of the world," Venu said.






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