Hailing from agricultural family he
got busy with the traditional family business in
agriculture. With the influence of institutions like Indian
Agricultural Research Institute and Rockefeller Foundation,
he established Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Co.Ltd. (Mahyco) in
1964 and thus became a doyen of the Seed Industry in our
country.In 1996, he received
the prestigious award of Honorary Life Membership of
FIS which is the International Apex body in the Seed
Industry.
Two years later he received 12th
World Food Prize by The World Food Prize Foundation, Des
Moines, IOWA, U.S.A. which is supposed to be the Nobel Prize
in agriculture. He made the country proud.
A week later Crop Science Society
of America recognised Mr. Barwale as Father of Seed
Industry in India for his outstanding work.
Business Week recognised Mr.
Barwale as The Star of Asia on June 14, 1999.
The President of India awarded the
Padma Bhushan Award in recognition of his
distinguished service of high order in the field of Trade
and Economic Activity.
On 14th March 2002, he
received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris
Causa) from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.
Dr. Barwale received several awards
from different organisations like N.G.O.s, G.O.I. and
professional associations.
Dr. Barwale's main mission in life
is to provide the best care for the eyes. Getting
inspiration from the famous Sankara Netralaya in Chennai, he
established, about a decade ago, the now famous Shri
Ganapati Netralaya in Jalna, Maharashtra. This is the world
class facility. On 28th February 2002 H.E.
Governor of Maharashtra Dr. P. C. Alexander was the Chief
Guest during the Celebrations "Decade of Excellence in Eye
Care" by Shri Ganapati Netralaya. H.E. The Governor had all
the praise for the eye institute.
Shri Ganapati Netralaya shifted
from rented premises to its own building in an area of 7.5
acres of land in December 1999. It has 1,70,000 sq.ft. built
up area, 141 beds, 36 fully equipped consulting rooms, 9
Operation Theaters. State of the art top of the line
equipments, fully equipped pathology laboratory, cafeteria,
auditorium, class rooms, pharmacy and other amenities.
As on 28th February,
2002, the Netralaya has examined 402022 new and follow up
patients, performed 44108 surgeries and 47110 special
procedures such as lasers, field charting, angiography, etc.
The Netralaya is geared up to
perform 25000 surgeries annually.
The Netralaya is a recognised
Educational institute for the post graduate education by
Government of India DNB in Ophthalmology (Diplomate National
Board of Examination).
Besides the Seed Industry, the Eye
Hospital, the Educational Institutions, Dr. Barwale founded
non profit Research Organisations and philanthrophic trust.
