BIO Recognises Dr Pramod Chaudhari by George Washington Carver Award 2020

(Agro Spectrum) Dr Chaudhari becomes the first Indian chosen for the honor for his contribution towards building a bio-based economy. -- Washington D.C.- based Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced that Dr. Pramod Chaudhari, founder and executive chairman, Praj Industries, is selected for the prestigious 2020 George Washington Carver Award for Innovation in Industrial Biotechnology and Agriculture. He is the first Indian and second Asian recipient of this global honour. Dr. Chaudhari will be honoured during a fireside chat at the BIO IMPACT Digital Ag & Environment Conference, on September 22, 2020.

US based BIO, the world's largest trade association of biotechnology with presence in over 30 countries, has instituted this award since 2008 with the help of Iowa Biotechnology Association (Iowa BIO). The George Washington Carver Award, named after legendary agricultural scientist, inventor and environmentalist, is the highest recognition for outstanding contribution in the Industrial Biotechnology sector worldwide.

The award is a befitting acknowledgement of Dr. Chaudhari’s exemplary leadership and contribution towards building a bio-based economy. His entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering endeavours have helped establish a sustainable eco-system in industrial biotechnology. Dr Chaudhari’s tireless efforts in environmental science, bio refining and developing bio-based products that enhance rural economy are seen as furtherance of Carver’s legacy.

“The BIO IMPACT award winner represents leadership in advancing the bio economy,” said Stephanie Batchelor, Vice President of BIO’s Industrial and Environmental Section. “Pramod’s vision has shown biotechnology’s vast potential in solving ever-increasing challenges- from the current coronavirus pandemic to addressing climate change to establishing an economy cantered around sustainability. I’m proud to recognize him with this extraordinary honour.”

As awardee, Dr Chaudhari joins an elite club of renowned industry captains, distinguished professors, accomplished government officials and agri experts around the world.

As the highest form of international recognition, it reaffirms India’s technology prowess while acknowledging Dr Chaudhari as the global brand ambassador for the industry.

“I am honoured to accept this award and feel humbled that my work in the bio economy resonates the pioneering spirit of George Washington Carver. This recognition is testament to 35 years of sustained efforts towards the causes of innovation and technology. My passion for planet, people and prosperity has led Team Praj to derive value from agri-processing and support the rural economy by offering sustainable end-to-end solutions. I dedicate this award to the focused endeavours by team Praj and everyone across the world who directly and indirectly participated in the journey to nurture a sustainable future”, said Dr Chaudhari on the development. READ MORE

Excerpt from Praj: History created as Dr. Pramod Chaudhari becomes first Indian to be honoured with 2020 George Washington Carver Award for Innovation in Industrial Biotechnology and Agriculture by Washington DC-based Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and IowaBio. The award was presented during the BIO IMPACT Digital Ag & Environment Conference held online on September 22, 2020.

The recognition is testament to Dr. Chaudhari’s exemplary leadership, pioneering endeavours, and his relentless pursuit in building a sustainable ecosystem for the advancement of a bio-based economy.

Instituted in 2008, the award is named after celebrated agricultural scientist, inventor and environmentalist, George Washington Carver. It is the highest recognition for outstanding contribution in the Industrial Biotechnology sector worldwide.

BIO is the world's largest trade association representing biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology products. BIO also produces the BIO International Convention, the world’s largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world. BIOtechNOW is BIO's blog chronicling “innovations transforming our world” and the BIO Newsletter is the organization’s bi-weekly email newsletter.

Praj, India’s most accomplished process engineering company in the Bioeconomy, is driven by innovation and integration capabilities. Over the past three decades, Praj has focused on the environment, energy, and agri-process industry, with over 750 customer references spanning 75 countries across 5 continents.

Bio-mobility^TM and Bio-Prism^TM are the mainstays of Praj’s contribution to the global Bioeconomy. The Bio-Mobility platform offers technology solutions globally to produce renewable transportation fuel, thus ensuring sustainable decarbonization through circular bioeconomy. The company’s Bio-Prism^TM portfolio comprises of renewable chemicals and materials solutions, promises sustainability, while reimagining nature.

Praj Matrix, the state-of-the-art R&D facility, forms the backbone for the company’s endeavours towards a clean energy-based Bioeconomy.

Praj’s diverse portfolio comprises Bio-energy plants, Zero liquid discharge plants, Critical process equipment & skids for oil & gas industries, Breweries and High purity water systems.

Led by an accomplished and caring leadership, Praj is a socially responsible corporate citizen. Praj is listed on the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges of India.