Mysore/Mysuru: Karamveer Chakra, Dr. Renu Agrawal, former Chief Scientist and Rural Programme Coordinator,  CSIR – CFTRI, Mysuru, has been awarded a trophy and a citation by the Microbiologists Society of India for outstanding contributions and dedication in the field of Microbial Science.

She is a recipient of Bharat Shiksha Gaurav Puraskar,

Abdul Kalam Life Time Achievement Award, Kissan Ratna Puraskar, Nari Shakti Award, Best Woman Scientist NABS, Woman Achiever from Intl. Guild of Women among others.

Author of many scientific books, she has drafted policy on nutrition and health for Government of Karnataka and is serving in many high-level National Committees of Government of India.