Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026 presented to two women

Winners with dignitaries at the event in the city on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: RAGU R Two women -- P. Pechiyammal, who has pioneered in ghost gear collection from Ramanathapuram, and Govindhammal who has championed sustainable agriculture from Villupuram -- who brought about changes in their communities, were on Wednesday honoured with the Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026.Virendra Tiwari, Chairman, National Biodiversity Authority, who presented the awards in the presence of, said that it was important to strike a balance between development and biodiversity. Sustainable agricultural practices and keeping the sea-free of plastics were commendable efforts.The women who received the awards were immensely grateful to the Foundation for assisting their communities co