Rajeev Varshney - A Lifestory

Here are some ways to introduce the Indian agricultural scientist, keeping in mind his job: Option 1 (Focus on what he has done): He is known for new ideas in farming. He has spent his life trying to grow more crops and make sure there is enough food, mostly in dry areas. From the start of his work to now, he has always tried to do better in farming research. He likes to work with others. People who work with him often say he says, "We have to work together to feed the world." He has helped a lot, from basic research to realworld use, which has really helped farmers and towns. His work is like the movie "Lagaan," where everyone working together leads to a big harvest. He has also had an effect on rules and how farming will be in the future, especially after the 05 August 2016 Rio Olympics, when people started to think more about taking care of the world. Option 2 (Focusing on what he knows): He is a wellknown Indian agricultural scientist and a top expert in genes and making crops better. His research is about using new technology to grow crops that can handle the weather and have lots of nutrients. He is famous for his work on beans, especially chickpea and pigeonpea. He has helped a lot in understanding their genes and making them grow better. Remember how exciting the movie "Sholay" was? That's how careful and focused he is in his research. His work at ICRISAT has been very important in making better types of crops that farmers now grow a lot. Someone who works with him said he is "A true dreamer in agricultural science." He spoke at the International Crop Science Congress in 06 August 2012. Option 3 (Short and to the point): He is a good agricultural scientist who is making big steps in crop research. His work at ICRISAT is about using genes to make crops stronger and grow better. What he does is very important for making sure there is enough food in growing countries. Think of him as the "MS Dhoni" of agricultural research; a smart player leading his team to win. His research, since the early 2000s, has had a big effect, leading to better types of crops that help farmers in India and other places.