ANGRAU Awards

How many or which are Awards & Honours got by Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University teachers or faculty members, will you please provide here list of those???

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Several teachers and scientists of the Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University have been the recipients of different awards and honours instituted by the national and international agencies during the last few years.

Here is list:

International Awards
International Fellowships
National Awards
ICAR Awards
State Level Awards
Hooker Award
ISPRD Awards
Other Awards & HonoursInternational Awards

International Awards
2008 - Dr. K. Yella Reddy, Principal Scientist (SWE), & Project Manager, Andhra Pradesh Water Management Project, Bapatla, has been awarded the "Watsave Technology Award" awarded by International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage
Dr. D. B. Eswara Reddy, University Librarian was the recipient of prestigious Fulbright Award for post-doctoral research at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA from September-December 1987.He made a comparative study of information services for agricultural research and extension in India and the USA.
Dr. (Mrs) P Geervani, former Dean of Faculty of Home Science was awarded the LIGURIA International Prize for research on Nutrition for Child Health in developing countries by the International Cultural Centre for People's Development, Geneva (Italy) in the year 1991.
Dr. M V Rao, Vice-Chancellor, Acharya N G Ranga University is the recipient of the prestigious Borlaug Award for his outstanding contribution to the cause of improving National Food Security and his leadership in the transfer of technologies to farmer's fields, in 1992.
Dr. M Narasimha Reddy, Assoc. Professor, Extension Education Institute was awarded 'Gold Certificate' by Coverdale Organizations PLC's London, UK in 1994.
Dr. A Sreenivasa Raju, professor and Head, Dept. of Soil Science and Dr. B Srimannarayana, Soil Scientist were jointly selected for the Sulphur Institute, Washington and The Fertilization Association of India (TSI-FAI) 1996 Award for research on plant nutrient sulphur.
Dr. Md. Hafeez, Professor of Parasitology and Principal, College of Vety. Science, Tirupati is the recipient of World Environment Congress Award for the year 1997.


ANGRAU Awards & honours



Awards & Honours

Awards, Honours

Several teachers and scientists of the University have been the recipients of different awards and honours instituted by the national and international agencies during the last few years.

International Awards
International Fellowships
National Awards
ICAR Awards
State Level Awards
Hooker Award
ISPRD Awards
Other Awards & HonoursInternational Awards

International Awards

2008 - Dr. K. Yella Reddy, Principal Scientist (SWE), & Project Manager, Andhra Pradesh Water Management Project, Bapatla, has been awarded the "Watsave Technology Award" awarded by International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage
Dr. D. B. Eswara Reddy, University Librarian was the recipient of prestigious Fulbright Award for post-doctoral research at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA from September-December 1987.He made a comparative study of information services for agricultural research and extension in India and the USA.
Dr. (Mrs) P Geervani, former Dean of Faculty of Home Science was awarded the LIGURIA International Prize for research on Nutrition for Child Health in developing countries by the International Cultural Centre for People's Development, Geneva (Italy) in the year 1991.
Dr. M V Rao, Vice-Chancellor, Acharya N G Ranga University is the recipient of the prestigious Borlaug Award for his outstanding contribution to the cause of improving National Food Security and his leadership in the transfer of technologies to farmer's fields, in 1992.
Dr. M Narasimha Reddy, Assoc. Professor, Extension Education Institute was awarded 'Gold Certificate' by Coverdale Organizations PLC's London, UK in 1994.
Dr. A Sreenivasa Raju, professor and Head, Dept. of Soil Science and Dr. B Srimannarayana, Soil Scientist were jointly selected for the Sulphur Institute, Washington and The Fertilization Association of India (TSI-FAI) 1996 Award for research on plant nutrient sulphur.
Dr. Md. Hafeez, Professor of Parasitology and Principal, College of Vety. Science, Tirupati is the recipient of World Environment Congress Award for the year 1997.

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International Fellowships

Dr. D. B. Eswara Reddy, University Librarian was awarded Commonwealth Foundation Fellowship for a training program on "Information for Agriculture" organized by the Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau at Oxford, U. K. in September 1982.

Dr. K Sitaramaiah, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Plant Pathology, S V Agricultural College, Tirupati has been awarded the Alexander Von Humboldt Fellowship, Germany (1979-81) at the University Bonn, Germany. He was also awarded the same Fellowship (July 1999 - December 1999) to conduct research on Rhizo Bactrin for soil borne disease control.

Dr. K. Jeevan Rao, Technical officer to Dean of Agriculture, has been awarded the Belgium administration for Development and Cooperation Fellowship for advance training in "Environmental Education and Management" at University of Gent, Belgium during 1995.

Dr. N P Eswara Reddy, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Plant Pathology, S V Agricultural College, Tirupati has been awarded the Belgium Administration for Development Cooperation (BADC) Fellowship for prosecuting M.S. and Ph.D. studies in bio-technology at University of Brussels, Belgium for 1989 to 1991 and 1991-97.

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National Awards

2009

Dr. K. Yella Reddy, Principal Scientist (SWE), & Project Manager, Andhra Pradesh Water Management Project, Bapatla, has been awarded the "IEI Presidents Gold Medal and Agricultural Engineering Division Prize" awarded by The Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkatta

2008

Dr. K. Yella Reddy, Principal Scientist (SWE), & Project Manager, Andhra Pradesh Water Management Project, Bapatla, has been awarded the "Jain Irrigation Award" awarded by Indian society of Agricultural Engineers, New Delhi.

Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary Award

Dr.S. Raghu Vardhan Reddy, Vice-Chancellor, ANGRAU has been informed that he will be honoured with the Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary Award, instituted by the Indian Science Congress, for his outstanding life time contribution to the development of Science and Technology, especially in the field of Agricultural Science. The Vice-Chancellor will receive the award during the inaugural function of 94th Indian Science Congress, to be held at Annamali University, Chidambaram, on 3rd January 2007.

Prof. H C Dube Outstanding Young Scientist Award

Dr. K Gopal, Senior Scientist (Plant Pathology), AICRP on Tropical Fruits (Citrus), Tirupati received the Prof. H C Dube Outstanding Young Scientist Award of the Indian Society of Mycology and Plant Pathology (ISMPP), Udaipur, for the Year 2006, for his outstanding contributions in the field of Plant Pathology. He received the Award on 9th November 2006, at the 28th Annual Conference of the ISMPP, held at GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, Uttaranchal, from 9-11 November 2006.

R.T.Doshi Foundation Prize

Dr. Y Eswara Prasad, Professor & University Head, Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Agricutlure, Rajendranagar received the R.T. Doshi Foundation First Prize for the best presentation of the research paper entitled, 'A study on technical efficiency of shrimp farmers in Coastal Andhra Pradesh' at the Annual Conference of Agricultural Economics Research Association, held at GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, on 28th September 2006.

Dr.G.M.V.Prasada Rao,Scientist-Sr.Scale(Entomology),Regional Agricultural Research Station, Nandyal is awarded with Dr. Bap Reddy Memorial Award for Integrated Pest Management 2004-06 for contributions to promote Integrated Pest Management by the Plant Protection Association of India (PPAI), Hyderabad. The award was conferred on 15th March 2007 during the inaugural session of the national conference on "Organic Waste Utilization and Ecofriendly Technologies for Crop Protection" held at ANGRAU, Hyderabad from 15-17th March, 2007. It is the National Award given biannually.

Padmashri

Dr. M V Rao, former Vice-Chancellor of the University was honoured with the prestigious National Award 'Padmashri' in recognition of his valuable contribution for the development of Agriculture in the country in 1998.

Dr. I V Subba Rao, Vice-Chancellor of the University was honoured with the prestigious National Award 'Padmashri' in recognition of his valuable contribution for the development of Agriculture in the country in 2002.

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ICAR Awards

Angrau Bags ICAR's Second Best Performance Award

ANGRAU is awarded with Sardar Patel Outstanding lCAR Institution award for the year 2007...

Several students of the University received the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru Award for their Post Graduate Research work.

Jawaharlal Nehru Award:

2009

Dr. Balram Marthi, Senior Scientist, Institute of Biotechnology has received Jawaharlal Nehru award for the year 2009 for his outstanding doctoral research contribution in the field of in Crop Science and Crop improvement. He is received this award for utilization of Rice Genic Non Coding Microsatellite markers and Hypervariable Simple Sequence Repeat Markers for the first time for development of genetic linkage map in a New Plant Type based Recombinant Inbred Line mapping population and identified robust novel QTLs for yield and yield contributing traits with major effect in rice. He also validated major QTLs in a set of rice germplasm lines. The markers flanking major QTLs identified can be used for Marker assisted improvement of the trait and for fine mapping and map based cloning of the genes influencing the trait.

2005

Dr Baby Akula, Assistant Professor, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad

Jawaharlal Nehru Award by ICAR in recognition of excellent research carried out for doctoral degrees.

1997

Dr. D Anjaneya Prasad, Ex-Dean of Veterinary Science

Dr. E Prasad Reddy, Assoc. Professor

Dr. Z Prabhakar Rao, Assoc. Professor

1996

Dr. K Aruna, Assoc. Professor, Foods & Nutrition

Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Memorial Prize of ICAR for outstanding contributions to research in Animal Nutrition.

1992

Dr. Sukhadeo Panchbhai, Plant Pathologist

Dr. S mahboob Sharif, Asst. Professor, Agril. Economics

1991

Dr. A Vishnuvardhan Reddy, Assoc. Professor, Genetics & Plant Breeding

Dr. K Nagi Reddy, Assoc. Professor, Agril. Extension

Dr. R Manorama, Asst. Professor, Foods & Nutrition

1989

Dr. S Shankarlingam, Plant pathologist, Maize Research Station

Dr. Shaik Ahmed, Assoc. Professor, Agronomy

1988

Dr. N Krishna, Assoc. professor

Dr. B V Raghavendra Rao, Assoc. Professor

1987

Dr. G Sarojini, Associate Professor, Foods & Nutrition for the year 1986.

Dr. J Krishnaiah, Professor, Agril. Economics.

Dr. A Tirupati Reddy, Assoc. Professor, Agril. Bio chemistry.

Dr. Y Satyanarayana, Sr. Scientist, Plant Pathology

Outstanding Teachers Awards of ICAR (Biennium 1996-97)

The University has bagged three out of six National Outstanding teachers Awards of ICAR. The three recipients are

Dr. M V Subba Rao, Principal, College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram

Dr. K Chandra Sekhar Rao, Professor & Head, Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar.

Dr. (Smt) V Vimala, Assoc. Professor, Foods & Nutrition, College of Home Science, Hyderabad.

Bharat Ratna Dr. C. Subramaniam Award of ICAR (Biennium 2000-2001)

The Bharat Ratna Dr. C. Subramaniam Award for Outstanding Teachers for the Biennium 2000-2001 is Presented to

Dr. Y. N. Reddy for his outstanding contribution in the field of Horticulture.

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State Level Awards

The following teachers of the University were honoured with

State Level Best Best Teacher Awards (State)


2013

Dr. G. Manoj Kumar, Associate Professor, Institute of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030 has received State Level Best Teacher Award for the year 2013 from Government of Andhra Pradesh, for his contribution in Teaching, Research and Extension activities in Institute of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030.

Dr. Mahalakshmi V.Reddy, Professor & Head cum CAFT-H.Sc Director, Department of Resource Management and Consumer Sciences, College of Home Science, Hyderabad, ANGRAU received State Best Teacher Award - 2013, from Government of Andhra Pradesh.


2011

Prof. K.Jeevan Rao, Professor &PI, Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, ANGRAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad has been Awarded "Andhra Pradesh Scientist Award-2011" for his outstanding contributions in the field of Agricultural Sciences by the AP State Council of Science & Technology, Govt.of AP.The Award carries Rs 25000/- cash and a citation.

Prof. K.Jeevan Rao, Professor & PI, Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, ANGRAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad has been Awarded Fellow of Andhra Pradesh Akademy of Sciences -2011 for his outstanding contributions in the field of Soil Science and Environmental Protection

Assam Government Gold Medal 2008

Dr. Balram Marthi, Senior Scientist, Institute of Biotechnology has received Assam Government Gold Medal for the year 2008 for his outstanding research contribution in the field of Rice Research at Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India.

2010

1 Prof. K. Jeevan Rao,
Professor &PI,
Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture,
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University ,Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.


2 Prof. T. Ramesh Babu,
Professor & Head,
Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture,
ANGR Agricultural University, Hyderabad.

3 Prof. K. Mayuri,
Professor & Head,
Human Development and Family Studies, College of Home Science,
ANGR Agricultural University, Hyderabad.

2009

1 Dr. P. Arjuna Rao
Head, Dept of Entomology & Associate Dean
College of Food Science & Technology,
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad

2 Prof. G. Swarajya Lakshmi
Professor & Head,
Dept. of Bio-Resources Management
College of Agriculture,
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad

3 Prof. N. P. Eswara Reddy
Professor & Head, Dept. of Plant Pathology,
S.V. Agricultural College (ANGRAU), Tirupati

2008

1. Dr. Sharada Devi Anne
Professor, Dept. of Apparel & Textiles, College of Home Science
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad

2. Dr. Challa Subba Reddy
Associate Dean (Retd), College of Food Science & Technology
Agriculture College, Bapatla,
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad

2007

1. Dr. P. Chandrasekhar Rao,
Professor of Soil Science ANGRAU.

2. Dr. T. Vinod Kumar Singh,
Professor & Department of Entomology,
College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar.

2006

Dr. D. Rajaram Reddy, Professor of Plant Pathology, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad

Dr. M.V.R. Subramanyam, Professor and Head, Department of Forestry, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad

Dr. K. Raja Reddy, Professor and Head, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati

2005

Dr. K. Yella Reddy, Principal Scientist (SWE), & Project Manager, Andhra Pradesh Water Management Project, Bapatla, has been awarded the "Engineer of the Year Award" awarded by Institution of Engineers (I), AP State Centre and Govt of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad..

Dr. G. Bheemiah, Associate Dean, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.

2000

Dr. G. Nageswara Rao, Professor and University Head, Department of Statistics and Mathematics, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.

Dr. M V Shantaram, Associate Director of Research (Hqrs), Administrative Office, ANGRAU, Rajendranagar

Dr. G Narasimha Rao, Assoc. Professor of Dairy Science, College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar

Dr. P C Chowdary, Principal, College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati.

Dr. S. Rami Reddy, Principal, Agricultural College, Tirupati

Dr. N. Krishna, Professor of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar

Dr. A. Sreenivasa Raju, Professor of Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar

Dr. V. Prabhakar Rao, Professor of Genetics & Animal Breeding, College of Veterinary Science, Rajendranagar

Dr. P.S.Sharma Rao, Professor, Plant Physiology, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar

Dr. M.V. Subba Rao, Professor, College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati

Dr. (Mrs) V. Vimala, Assoc. Professor, College of Home Science, Hyderabad

Dr. Y. Narayana Reddy, Principal, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar

Dr. (Mrs.) Vijaya Khader, Professor and Head, Postgraduate and Research Centre, Rajendranagar

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ISPRD Awards

1994

Dr. A. Satynarayana, Associate Director of Research, RARS, Lam was honoured with the Indian Society for Pulse Research Development (ISPRD) Award for outstanding research contributions in the field of pulse breeding.

Dr. M. V. Reddy, Senior Scienctist (Pulses), RARS, Lam received ISPRD Award for the outstanding research contributions in the field of disease management.

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Other Awards & Honours

Other Awards

2011

Prof. K.Jeevan Rao, Professor & Head, Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, ANGRAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad has been Awarded Glory of India Award & Certificate of Excellence on 26th March,2011for Individual Excellence in recognition of Sterling Merit Excellent Performance and Out-Standing contribution for the progress of the Nation & Worldwide under the aegis of IPEGA, New Delhi.

Prof. K.Jeevan Rao, Professor & Head, Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, ANGRAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad has been Awarded Green Leaf Award-2011and Merit Certificate from the hands of Smt.Akkineni Amala ,Founder Blue Cross, for his outstanding contributions in the field of Municipal Solid Waste Management & Environment thereby contributing to Sustainable Environment for the last 25 years Organised by Sukuki Exnora on 23rd April,2011 at Hyderabad.

DR.K.Jeevan Rao, Professor & Head ,Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, ANGRAU, Rajendranagar has been elected as Vice-President of the Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS), New Delhi, a premier scientific society in the country, for two consecutive years (2011 & 2012).It is a rare honour for any soil scientist in the country.

2010

Dr. K. Jeevan Rao, Professor, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar has been awarded Best Citizen of India' by International Publishing House, New Delhi.

2009

Dr. K. Jeevan Rao, Professor, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar has been awarded Dr. P.G.Krishna Memorial Gold Medal by ANGRAU for original research work published in Soil Science.

Dr. K. Jeevan Rao, Professor, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar has acted as a Rapproteur for special symposium on Soil Health & Nutritional Security during Platinum Jubliee seminar of Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi, held during 22nd, December , 2009 at IARI, New Delhi and contributed an invited paper for a special lecture on Toxic elements & other pollutants - a threat to Nutritional Quality.

2008

Dr. K. Jeevan Rao, Professor, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar has been awarded Shiksha Rattan Puraskar, IIFS, New Delhi, for Meritorious services, outstanding performance and remarkable role in Academics from the hands of Dr. Bhishma Narain Singh (Farmer Governor of Tamil Nadu and Assam).

Dr. K. Jeevan Rao, Professor, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar has been nominated as Editor of Journal of Soils and Crops, Nagpur, ASCRS, Nagpur.

2005

Sri Giridharilal Chadha Memorial Gold Medal was awarded by Horticultural Society of India to Dr. Y. N. Reddy Prof. & Univ. Head, Dept. of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar .

Dr. K. Jeevan Rao, Associate Professor, Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad has been awarded the Fellow of Academy of Environmental Biology, Lucknow during the year 2005.

2004

Dr. K. Jeevan Rao, Associate Professor, Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad has been awarded the Fellow of Indian Association for Environmental Managemnt, NEERI, Nagpur.

2003

Dr. K. Jeevan Rao, Associate Professor, Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad has been awarded the Fellow of Society of Environmental Sciences, Dumka, Jarkhand.

1997

Dr. Shaik Mohammad received Crop Research Award by Gaurav Society of Agril. Research and Information Centre for outstanding research contributions.

Dr. A. Satyanarayana, Associate Director of Research, Lam was honoured with "Mashler Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award" for developing IPM in groundnut.

Dr. I.V. Subba Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANGRAU was honoured with the "Vijayashri Award" by India International Friendhip Scociety, New Delhi for his outstanding services, achievements and contributions in the field of Agriculre.

Dr. B. Lakshmi Reddy, Principal, S. V. Agricultural College, Tirupati was honoured with ISEE - Fellowship Award (South Zone) by All India Council for Technical Education.

1996

Dr. K. Jeevan Rao, Technical officer to Dean of Agriculture, has been awarded "Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management (PGDEM)" from University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad.

1995

Dr. M.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor was honoured by the Indian Society of Extension Education with the "R&D" Linker Award for his outstanding contribution to the field of Extension Education.

Dr.K. Jayarama Reddy, Director of Extension was honoured by the Indian Society o Extension Education with its National Extension Fellow Award for his valuable contribution in the field of Extension.

Dr. A. S. Raju, Professor & Head and Dr. B. Sreemannarayana, Soil Chemist, Dept. of Soil Sceince & Agril. Chemistry was awarded TSIFAI Award in recongnition of outstanding work done on plant nutrient sulphur.

Dr. K. Jeevan Rao, Technical officer to Dean of Agriculture, has been awarded "Best Presentation Certificate for the peper entitled" Assessment and Management of Environmental Pollution in Europe" by Academy of Environmental Biology, Lucknow.

1994

Dr. T.V. Sathyanarayana, Assoc. Professor (Agril. Engineering) received Gold Medal for the presentation of Best Research Paper in Indian Engineering Congress held at Kolkatta.

1993

Dr. K. Jeevan Rao, Technical officer to Dean of Agriculture was honored by the Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi "Zonal Award" for his outstanding Ph. D research work.

Dr. S. Qudratullah, P.V.Rao, A. Satynarayana, V.R. Reddy and Eswaraiah have been presented with the Kerala Chapter Research Award in Avian Nutrition and Feed Technology for the year 1993.

1992

Dr. P.V. Rao, Addl. Director of Research (Vety.), received CLFMA award.

1991

Dr. K. Ravindranath & Dr. N. Venugopala Rao, Cotton Specialists were awarded `HEXAMAR' award by the Indian Society of Cotton Improvement, Coimbatore.

1990

Dr. V. Adinarayana, Technical Assistant to Director of Research was awarded Fertilser Association of India Silver Jubilee Award in recognition of outstanding doctoral degree in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry.

1989

Dr. B. Rosaiah, Entomologist, RARS, Lam, received 'HEXAMAR" award for outstanding contribution in cotton entomology.

1988

Dr. A. Shivashanker, Asst. Plant Pathologist was awarded the Indian Science congress Association Young Scientist Asward.


1987

Dr. M. Narasimha Reddy, Assoc. Professor, Extension Education. Received H. N. Dubey National Communication Award by the National Council of Development Communication for the best Ph. D, thesis in the field of communication research in India.

OTHER HONOURS

Dr. K. Jeevan Rao, Associate Professor, Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad has been elected as National Executive Member of Indian Association for Environmental Management, NEERI, Nagpur for the year 2005-2008.

Dr. K. Jeevan Rao, Associate Professor, Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad has been elected as Council member of Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkatta, For the year 2005-06.

Dr. K. Jeevan Rao, Associate Professor, Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad is a Fonder Member of Indian Network for Soil Contamination Research, New Delhi and Indian Society of Agricultural Resource Management, Coimbatore.

Dr. K. Jeevan Rao, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Agriculture College, Mahanandi, Nandyal elected as National Executive Council Member of Indian Society of Soil Science, New delhi for the year 2000-2001.

Dr. I.V. Subba Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANGRAU, conferred as "Colonel Commandant" & "Rank of Honorary Colonel", by NCC Authorities, Ministry of Defence, Government of India at a special function organised at the sports Complex, Rajendranagar, on 21st December 2001.

Dr. K. Somasekhar Reddy, Professor & University Head, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science, Hyderabad is the member of the selection committee from the year 1995 for 'ALARSIN' Award instituted for the best article published in the Indian Veterinary Journal.

Dr. K. Chandrasekhar Rao, Professor & Head, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar has been acting as Designation Inspection Aurthority (DIA) post-entry quarantine in Andhra Pradesh since 1994.

Dr. D. B. Eswara Reddy, University Librarian was invited to the CAB's First Scientific Conference on Advancing Agricultural Production in Africa organized by the Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau and the Government of Tanzania at Arusha, Tanzania in February 1984. Dr. Eswara Reddy presented a paper on " Trends in Agricultural Information Transfer in India ".

Dr. K. Chandrasekhar Rao, Professor & Head, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar is Fellow of Plant Protection Association of India.

Dr. S. Qudratullah was the Rapporteur at a technical session on "Influence of Genotype, nutrition and production system of ducks" during XX World Poultry Congress held at New Delhi.

2006

Dr K. Jeevan Rao, Professor, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad has been nominated by the Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi as Editor of Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science for the years 2006 and 2007.

Dr K. Jeevan Rao, Professor, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad has been elected as Member of the Council of Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata for the years 2006-2007