Four Agricultural Giants Honored with Padma Awards for Rural Transformation

• Four individuals from Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Maharashtra, and Telangana are selected for Padma Awards 2026 for their contributions to agriculture and animal husbandry.
• Shrirang Lad developed 'Dada Lad Cotton Technology', increasing cotton production by 300% and farmer income by over 40%.
• Raghupat Singh (posthumous) conserved over 55 endangered vegetable crops and developed 100+ new plant varieties.
• Jogesh Deuri significantly contributed to Muga silk production, boosting local farmer income and global recognition for Assam's unique golden silk.
• Rama Reddy Mamidi (posthumous) modernized the dairy industry in Telangana, providing stable income for many farmers.

Why It Matters: Four agricultural innovators receive Padma Awards for revolutionizing farming, silk production, and animal husbandry.