Amina Nazreen Wins Global Youth Institute Award 2026

At the Global Youth Institute held in the USA from October 20–22, 2026, Indian student Amina Nazreen A. S. won a $500 prize for her research activities related to food security.

Key Facts

Award Winner: Amina Nazreen A. S. from Kerala received a cash prize of 500 US Dollars at the Global Youth Institute (GYI).
Academic Recognition: According to the NAAS selection list, Amina is a student at Bhavan's Varuna Vidyalaya located in Kakkanad, Ernakulam district.
Indian Representation: Seven Indian school students selected through the NAAS-YUVA selection campaign participated in the event and presented research papers on global food security.
Introduction to the Program: GYI is an international youth forum of the World Food Prize Foundation, where students present research on challenges related to food security, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture.
Context of the Event: This event was part of the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue 2026 held in Des Moines, Iowa, under the theme "Before Hunger Wins".
Indian Research Exhibition: NAAS showcased India's agricultural scientific achievements by setting up an exhibition of key publications from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Academy.
Discussion on Agricultural Education: In a roundtable meeting on higher agricultural education, Dr. M. L. Jat highlighted the need for sustainable agriculture, international cooperation, and innovation in agricultural education.