First Professor Rattan Lal Awards Honors Soil Health Champions

On World Soil Day, December 6, Solidaridad and the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science (IISS) started a new award called the Professor Rattan Lal Awards.

This award honors people who have done great work in taking care of the soil and farming in a way that is good for the environment.

Professor Rattan Lal, a famous soil scientist, joined the event from the United States.

The first lifetime achievement award went to Dr. M.H. Mehta for his many years of work in eco-agriculture.

Thirteen other people and groups were also recognized for their innovative work.

Two books were unveiled, and a new book about women soil scientists will be released soon.

This award is a way to remember Professor Lal's important work and to encourage more people to take care of our soils.