The correct answer is D. K. Chandrashekhar Rao.
K. Chandrashekhar Rao is the 1st and current Chief Minister of Telangana. He is the founder and president of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS). He was elected as the Chief Minister of Telangana in 2014 and re-elected in 2018.
He was honoured with the Global Agriculture Leadership Award 2017 for his outstanding contribution to the field of agriculture. He was the first Indian to receive this award.
The Global Agriculture Leadership Award is an annual award given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of agriculture. The award is given by the World Food Prize Foundation, a non-profit organization that was founded by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Norman Borlaug.
The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the following areas:
- Increasing food production
- Improving food security
- Reducing poverty
- Protecting the environment
- Promoting sustainable agriculture
K. Chandrashekhar Rao was honoured with the award for his work in promoting sustainable agriculture in Telangana. He has implemented a number of initiatives to improve the lives of farmers and to increase food production in the state.
One of his most notable initiatives is the Rythu Bandhu scheme, which provides financial assistance to farmers to purchase seeds, fertilizers, and other inputs. The scheme has been credited with helping to increase crop yields and improve the incomes of farmers.
K. Chandrashekhar Rao has also implemented a number of other initiatives to promote sustainable agriculture, including the Telangana State Organic Farming Promotion Scheme, the Telangana State Natural Farming Promotion Scheme, and the Telangana State Integrated Water Management Scheme.
These initiatives have helped to make Telangana a leader in sustainable agriculture. The state has been recognized for its efforts by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
In 2018, the FAO awarded Telangana the Future Policy Award for its work in promoting sustainable agriculture. The award is given to governments and organizations that have implemented innovative policies that have led to significant improvements in food security and nutrition.
K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s work in promoting sustainable agriculture has had a positive impact on the lives of farmers and on the environment in Telangana. He is a worthy recipient of the Global Agriculture Leadership Award.