Causes:

  • Sustaining excellence in application of science for agricultural development
  • Addressing concerns for farmer well being and prosperity
  • Nurturing teaching and upliftment of young scholars and students
  • Supporting human spiritual development

To recognize talent: Awards instituted as (1) National awards (2) State Agricultural University awards (3) Millets Society Award (4) Korsipadu village high school prize and scholarship and (5) Spiritual endeavors supporting vedic studies and temples…

1. National awards: NGP Rao Memorial award by the National academy of Agricultural Sciences

Dr. N.G.P. Rao Endowment Award: The award will be given to an outstanding scientist for contributions in the area of crop sciences. The Endowment Award carries a citation and silver plaque, the value of which shall not exceed Rs. 50,000/-


2. State Agriculture University Awards : NGP Rao academia awards for outstanding performance by students

(i) ANGRAU & Bapatla Agriculture College : First rank in B.Sc. Ag;

(ii) PJTSAU Hyderabad: Best student of PhD Genetics

3. Sorghum and Millets Research award (proposed): Memorial award by Society for Millets Research

. Sorghum and Millets Research award (proposed): Memorial award by Society for Millets Research


4. Korisapadu High School (Prakasam district/ Ongole): Best student by academic performance


5. Spiritual Advancement: Contributions to temples for constructions, students to pursue traditional vedic studies and supporting temples and temple related events from time to time