9) Madhuban Gaajar Flashcards
1
Q
What is the speciality ?
A
It is a biofortified carrot
2
Q
Contents of Madhuban Gajar ?
A
High Beta-carotene and Fe content
3
Q
Who has developed it ?
A
Shri Vallabhai Vasrambhai Marvaniya – A farmer scientist from Gujarat
4
Q
Is it grown only in Gujarat ?
A
No, many states like Rajasthan, UP etc
5
Q
What is the respect that the farmer scientist got for this ?
A
National Award during Festival of Innovation in 2017
Padmashri in 2019
