From "dung-washed" grains to a ₹51,000 crore legacy: Meet 'India’s Basmati King' Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh
Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh, the "Basmati King," has revolutionized Indian agriculture by developing high-yield, disease-resistant rice varieties. His work, spanning decades at IARI, now covers 2.5 million hectares, significantly boosting India's rice exports and improving the lives of millions of farmers.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh, the "Basmati King," has revolutionized Indian agriculture by developing high-yield, disease-resistant rice varieties. His work, spanning decades at IARI, now covers 2.5 million hectares, significantly boosting India's rice exports and improving the lives of millions of farmers.
