M. L. Madan
M. L. Madan | |
|---|---|
 Madan presenting a lecture at a veterinary conference in 2019 | |
| Born | 1939 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Known for | First successful in vitro fertilisation of a buffalo in the world |
| Awards | Padma Shri, Haryana Vigyan Ratna Award |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biotechnology, Veterinary science |
Motilal Madan (born January 1, 1939[1]) is an Indian biotechnology researcher, veterinarian, academic and administrator. In a career spanning over 35 years, Madan published 432 research articles and policy papers in international and national reference journals—including 226 original research papers—and pioneered research in reproductive endocrinology, embryo biotechnology, In vitro fertilisation, and cloning.[2][3]
From 1987 to 1994, Madan served as Project Director of Embryo Transfer Technology at India's premier dairy research institute, the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI).[2] He led a research team at the institute that performed the first successful in vitro fertilisation of a buffalo in the world, leading to the birth of a calf, named "Pratham", in November 1990.[4]
From 1994 to 1995, Madan served as the Director (Research) of the NDRI in Karnal and was later, from 1995 to 1999, the Deputy Director General (Animal Science) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. In November 2006 he became Vice-Chancellor of the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Veterinary Science University, Mathura. Earlier he served as the Vice Chancellor of Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth in Akola.[5]
Madan was conferred the prestigious Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, by the Government of India in January 2022 for distinguished service in the fields of science and engineering. While congratulating him, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar commented that "Madan's accomplishments have brought pride to the country.".[6][7]
Early years and education
[edit]Madan was born into a Kashmiri Pandit family in Srinagar on January 1, 1939.[8] He received his BVSc (Veterinary Medicine) degree from Punjab College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry in 1959 with a gold medal, after which he obtained his MVSc degree from the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal with a gold medal in 1965.[8] He then obtained his doctoral (PhD) degree from the University of Missouri, in 1971.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "National Academy of Agricultural Sciences".
- ^ a b "Alumni Association of NDRI-SRS: Illustrious Alumni". Alumni Association of the Southern Regional Station of National Dairy Research Institute. Archived from the original on 21 July 2004. Retrieved 15 March 2007.
- ^ "Haryana: Padma Shri for Neeraj Chopra, Sumit Antil". 26 January 2022.
- ^ Having successfully implemented several animal biotechnology paradigms in Indian Agriculture, Madan is considered a pioneer in the field of Animal Reproductive Biotechnology in India. Due to immense contributions to the Indian Agriculture through animal biotechniques. Madan is considered the "Father of Animal Biotech Revolution" in India. Madan, Moti Lal; S.K. Singla; S. Jailkhani; J.D. Ambrose (1991). "In vitro fertilization in buffaloes and birth of test tube buffalo calf 'Pratham'". Proceedings of the III World Buffalo Congress. World Buffalo Congress.
- ^ Gupta, Yoginder (11 November 2006). "Madan takes over as VC of vet varsity". The Tribune. Retrieved 14 August 2007.
- ^ @mlkhattar (25 January 2022). "Register" (Tweet). Retrieved 26 January 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Haryana: Padma Shri for Neeraj Chopra, Sumit Antil". The Indian Express. 26 January 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ a b c Madan, Motilan. "Curriculum Vitae of Dr. M. L. Madan" (PDF). ML Madan (PDF).
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