CIMMYT Unveils Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram's Bust, Launches Scholarship to Honor Legacy

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) has unveiled a bust of Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram at the DialogueNEXT conference in Mexico. This event also marked the launch of the ‘Rajaram-DCM Shriram Scholarship,’ aimed at nurturing future agricultural scientists. The scholarship reflects CIMMYT's and DCM Shriram Ltd's commitment to enhancing wheat productivity and fostering innovation.

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) recently celebrated the legacy of Dr. Sanjaya Rajaram, one of the world's most influential wheat breeders and World Food Prize Laureate, by unveiling his bust at the DialogueNEXT conference in Mexico on July 10-11, 2024.

The event also saw the introduction of the 'Rajaram-DCM Shriram Scholarship', a significant initiative aimed at fostering the next generation of agricultural scientists in honor of Dr. Rajaram's lifelong dedication to advancing global food systems and wheat productivity.

Senior executives from DCM Shriram Ltd. expressed pride in their long-standing partnership with CIMMYT and their commitment to continue supporting innovations in crop improvement through the scholarship, designed to provide both financial support and inspiration for aspiring researchers.

(With inputs from agencies.)