Child Labour

Dr. Y S Reddy started his career as a farmer, growing vegetables in Andhra Pradesh with his younger brother during high school and college. Shortly after earning a degree in agricultural science, he spent six months living in rural areas where he became intimately familiar with the food/population issue. Reddy earned masters degrees in agricultural economics and in public administration. Reddy has authored and co-authored four book. He founded an institute to provide a vision and a road map for achieving an environmentally sustainable economy. He is the recipient of many prizes and awards, including more than three honorary degrees.