Hyderabad, Jul 14: Eminent agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan and ace shuttler Saina Nehwal were today presented with the 'Ambassadors of Goodwill' award by International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) here.

ICRISAT Director General William D Dar presented the award to Swaminathan and Saina at an event organised at the agriculture institute.

Describing the award as an honour, Saina said she would promote the cause of agriculture in whichever way she can. Swaminathan has been instrumental in setting up the reputed institute in Hyderabad.

PTI