The greatest millet breeders of the world!

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The Government of India totally neglected and failed to recognise the contributions of the following the greatest millet breeders of the world on this celebration of the International Year of Millets 2023!

1. Dr. C. H. Lakshmanaiah (Ragi Breeder)
[Born: on 15.05.1921-14.05.1993]
Developed 16 Indo-African varieties of Ragi designated as “INDAF" and Screened the world ragi germplasm and identified 5 African donor parents.

2. Dr. H. Shivanna (Sorghum Breeder)
[Born: on 15.02.1953-]
Developed 6 high yielding varieties and 3 hybrids in Sorghum and identified 15 male sterile lines with diversified cytoplasmic backgrounds.

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