M. L. Madan

Motilal Madan (born January 1, 1939 ) is an Indian biotechnology researcher, veterinarian, academic and administrator.

In a career spanning over 35 years, Madan published 432 research articles and policy papers in international and national reference journals—including 226 original research papers—and pioneered research in reproductive endocrinology, embryo biotechnology, In vitro fertilisation, and cloning.

Madan was born to a Kashmiri Pandit family in Srinagar, Kashmir on January 1, 1939.

He received his BVSc (Veterinary Medicine) degree from Punjab College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry in 1959 with a gold medal.

Veterinary Assistant Surgeon & Animal Husbandry Extension Officer, J&K State Government (1959 - 1963)

He then obtained his MVSc degree from the National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal with a gold medal in 1965.

Demonstrator, Dairy Husbandry, National Dairy Research Institute (1965 - 1966)

Assistant Professor, Animal Production Physiology, HAU, Hisar (1966–72)

He then obtained his doctoral (PhD) degree from the University of Missouri, in 1971.

Associate Professor, Animal Production Physiology, Haryana Agriculture University, Hisar (1972–79)

Professor and Head, Animal Physiology and Head, Dairy Cattle Physiology Division, NDRI, Karnal (1979 - 1990)

From 1987 to 1994, Madan served as Project Director of Embryo Transfer Technology at India's premier dairy research institute, the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI).

Project Director, Embryo Transfer Technology, Science & Technology Mission Project (1987 - 1994)

He led a research team at the institute that performed the first successful in vitro fertilisation of a buffalo in the world, leading to the birth of a calf, named "Pratham", in November 1990.

Hari Om Award (1990): Prestigious National Award conferred by Indian Council of Agricultural Research for outstanding contributions in the area of Animal Sciences (work Physiology).

Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award (1992): The prestigious National award in Agricultural Sciences conferred by Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi for outstanding research contribution in the area of Animal Production.

From 1994 to 1995, Madan served as the Director (Research) of the NDRI in Karnal and was later, from 1995 to 1999, the Deputy Director General (Animal Science) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

Joint Director (Research), NDRI, Karnal (1994 - 1995)

Deputy Director General (Animal Sciences), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi (1995 - 1999)

AGOURI Award (1995): Honoured by Japanese Society of Animal Reproduction for contribution towards advancement of Animal Reproduction Bio-technology.

Malika Trivedi IAAVR Award (1997): Presented by the Indian Association for advancement of Veterinary Research in recognition to contributions to Veterinary Research.

of India, New Delhi (1999 - 2004)

Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Agricultural University, Akola, Maharashtra (1999 - 2002)

Doctor of Science (2001): 'Honoris Causa' from the Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Bhasin Award (2002): The prestigious National Science and Technology Award given in the area of “Agriculture and Allied Sciences” for significant achievements and outstanding scientific leadership in Science and Technology contributing to a significant impact on National Development.

Distinguished Veterinarian Award (DIVA) (2002): Indian Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Research Distinguished Veterinarian Award (DIVA)-2002 for outstanding contribution to Veterinary Profession and the Contemporary Society.

SAPI Honorific Award (2002): Society of Animal Physiologists of India Award for distinctive contribution in Animal Physiology.

Alumni Excellence Award (2004): in recognition of Contributions to the Growth of Animal Biotechnology and bringing the name and fame for National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal.

In November 2006 he became Vice-Chancellor of the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Veterinary Science University, Mathura.

Earlier he served as the Vice Chancellor of Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth in Akola.

Madan was conferred the prestigious Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, by the Government of India in January 2022 for distinguished service in the fields of science and engineering.

While congratulating him, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar commented that "Madan's accomplishments have brought pride to the country.".

Vice chancellor, Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya University of Veterinary sciences, Mathura, UP (2006 - 2009)

Chairman, National Task Force in Animal Biotechnology.

Dept. of Biotechnology, Govt.

Dr B.P.Pal Award (2006): Conferred by National Academy of Agriculture Sciences for singular overall contribution to Agriculture.

Life Time Achievement Award (2011): Indian Society for Study of Reproduction and Fertility for outstanding contribution in the field of Reproductive Health.

Honorary PhD (2012): Received from the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada at the summer convocation of Ontario Veterinary College.

He also gave a seminar at the Ontario Veterinary College, and participated in the President's Dialogue.

Haryana Vigyan Ratna Award (2020): Given by the Government of Haryana for his contributions to the field of science and technology.