1998: In 1998, FRLHT received the prestigious Norman Borlaug award for its contributions to this field.

2002: In 2002 the ‘Medicinal Plants Programme’ in Peninsular India was one of the projects selected by the United Nations from around the globe for the Equator Initiative Prize. This prize was awarded in Johannesburg at the World Summit on Sustainable Development.

2003: In November 2003, the Rosenthal Centre for Complementary & Alternative Medicine, in the Columbia University, New York, awarded FRLHT with its first award for “International Cultural Stewardship”.

2007: The Rotary Club of Bangalore has chosen Darshan Shankar, Executive Director, FRLHT for the 'CITIZEN EXTRAORDINAIRE' award 2006. It is for individuals who have made singular contributions to society, and have enhanced the lives of people around them, and the image of the city of Bangalore, while setting examples and ideals for others to emulate.