The Barwale Foundation (earlier known as Mahyco Research Foundation) is a non-profit organization for public benefit. The Foundation was established in 1986 under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1956, by the Chairman, Dr. B.R. Barwale, winner of the World Food Prize (1998) and recipient of Padma Bhushan Award (2001) from the Government of India for his distinguished services of high order in the field of agricultural development, seed related activities, trade and economic activity.
The name change from Mahyco Research Foundation to Barwale Foundation is effective since November 21, 2005 i.e, the date of name change notification by the Government of India. |
