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BIO- DATA<br />
PROFESSOR VINOD KUMAR SURI<br />
(One page CV)<br />
Directorate of Extension Education, <strong>CSK</strong> H.P. Agril. <strong>University</strong>, Palampur-176062, H.P., India<br />
+91-01894-230395 & 230399(O), 01894-201098 ®, 098163-60301 (M), e-mail: surivk13jan@gmail.com<br />
Indian National; Born Jan 13, 1955, Excellent Health<br />
Prof. (Dr.) V.K. Suri, Former Vice-Chancellor, Chander Shekhar Azad <strong>University</strong> of Agriculture and Technology,<br />
Kanpur graduated in 1976 and obtained M.Sc. Degree in Soil Science in 1979 from the Punjab <strong>Agricultural</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, Ludhiana. He did his Ph.D. in Soil Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur where<br />
he also served as Senior Research Assistant till 1986 (1982-1986). He worked as Assistant Soil<br />
Scientist/Assistant Professor upto 1994 at the <strong>CSK</strong> H.P. <strong>Agricultural</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Palampur, as Soil<br />
Scientist/Associate Professor upto 2002 and as Principal/Senior Scientist/Professor from 2002 till date. Dr. Suri<br />
has also additionally served as the Associate Director (Research) of the university. Dr. Suri had the privilege to<br />
serve as Vice-Chancellor of C.S. Azad <strong>University</strong> of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur during 2006-08. Dr.<br />
Suri’s experience in agriculture (teaching, research, extension, consultancy, development, administration, etc.)<br />
spans more than 30 years.<br />
Professor Suri has worked extensively in the areas of enhancing fertilizer use efficiency of rainfed lands using<br />
organic manures, green manures and biofertilizers. He has developed blue green algae technology for rice<br />
farmers and also developed integrated nutrient management technologies for various rainfed crops covering<br />
cereals, oilseeds, pulses and vegetables. He also worked on formulation of judicious fertilizer recommendations<br />
for various crops based on soil test and yield targets. Actually, he gave a new dimension to STCR and water<br />
management researches at Palampur. Prof. Suri has more than 200 publications to his credit. Prof. Suri has<br />
published 77 original research papers/book chapters in national and international journals of repute and has<br />
also published 63 technical articles. He has also authored 2 conference proceedings published in the book<br />
form. He has also guided/advised many B.Sc. M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Dr. Suri has successfully executed a<br />
number of externally aided research, extension and developmental projects.<br />
In recognition of his immense contribution to new knowledge, human resource capital and the science led<br />
transformation of agriculture, Prof. V.K. Suri has been bestowed with numerous awards (>20) such as Crop<br />
Research Award, 1997, 20 th Century Agril. Development National Award-2000, C.V. Kapur Educational<br />
Foundation Distinguished Teacher Award, 2002, Shiksha Rattan Puruskar-2007 & 2011, Dr. Lakhi Ram<br />
Memorial Award-2008, Excellence Award-2010, Bharat Jyoti Award-2011 and the Gold Medal of India-2011,<br />
Best Citizen of India Award 2011, etc. by various bodies of national and international repute. He is a Fellow of<br />
4 esteemed professional societies.<br />
Prof. Suri is associated with many international/national/provincial scientific/cultural/academic/ educational<br />
bodies including International Society of Soil Science, Indian Society of Soil Science, Indian Society of Agril.<br />
Science, Indian Society of Agril. Biochemists, Indian Council of Forestry Research, U.P. Council of Agril.<br />
Research, Indian Academy of Social Science, IGNOU, Academic Senate, I.I.T. Kanpur, Board of Studies, COA,<br />
Palampur etc. Dr. Suri is also serving on editorial advisory boards of many national and international journals,<br />
besides serving on many committees.<br />
Prof. Suri possesses a career of leadership in improving agrarian livelihood, food, nutrition and ecological<br />
security, in cutting edge research and technology development, in higher educational and human resources<br />
development and in policy and programme formulation, execution and appraisal. Above contributions were<br />
especially made during the tenure as Vice-Chancellor of C.S. Azad <strong>University</strong> of Agriculture and Technology<br />
(CSAUAT), Kanpur. As research and development leader, Prof. Suri has developed many technologies which<br />
contribute immensely to food, economic and livelihood securities. He steered CSAUAT, Kanpur towards its<br />
continued traditional leadership in the New Millennium and prepared roadmap for an evergreen revolution. Dr.<br />
Suri forged public-pubic and public-private partnership in research and skill development.<br />
Dr. Suri is a widely travelled scientist having visited France, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Nepal,<br />
Germany, China, USA, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Israel, Austria, Canada, Syria, Jordan and Egypt, in<br />
connection with research work, additional studies and participation in international conferences.
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1. Personal Data<br />
Detailed CV<br />
Name : Prof. (Dr.) Vinod Kumar Suri (V.K. Suri)<br />
Ph. D(IIT),FISAB,FSRDA, FSAP,FHTHS<br />
Former Vice-Chancellor, Associate Director & Chief<br />
Scientist<br />
Immediate past position<br />
held<br />
: Vice-Chancellor<br />
C.S. Azad <strong>University</strong> of Agriculture<br />
and Technology, Kanpur-208002, (UP), India<br />
Date of Birth : January 13, 1955<br />
Present Address : Professor( Soil Science ) & Head /OI<br />
<strong>Agricultural</strong> Technology Information Centre<br />
(ATIC)<br />
c/o Directorate of Extension Education<br />
<strong>CSK</strong> H.P. Agril. Univ. Palampur-176062 (HP), India<br />
Telephone Numbers : +911894-201098 & 01894-201099 (R)<br />
+911894-230395 & 230399 (O)<br />
+9198163-60301 (Mobile)<br />
+9194189-89956 (Mobile)<br />
Fax Numbers : +911894-230511 (Attn: Dr. V.K. Suri)<br />
+911894-230392 (Attn: Dr. V.K. Suri)<br />
Telefax: +911894-230399 (Attn: Dr. V.K. Suri)<br />
E-mail/Website : surivk13jan@yahoo.com<br />
surivk13jan@gmail.com<br />
www.hillagric.ernet.in<br />
Permanent Address : “Narain Kunj”, Behind Shiva Temple,<br />
NH-20, VPO Banuri (Lower), Palampur-176061<br />
HP, India<br />
Sex : Male
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Nationality : Indian<br />
Marital Status : Married<br />
Languages known : English, Hindi, Punjabi, German, Bengali, Pahari, etc.<br />
Career Objectives : To work with an organization that offers a<br />
challenging career, wherein my skills/technical<br />
knowledge/potential can be utilized to the maximum<br />
in attaining organizational goals thereby boosting my<br />
professional excellence<br />
Future : To leverage the unique qualities and capabilities<br />
among the employees of any institution in India or<br />
abroad for its all-round development.<br />
Strengths : Clarity, honesty, efficiency, devotion and dedication<br />
Wisdom : Possesses an ability to harness the maximum of the<br />
capabilities of the employees.
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Highest degree : Ph.D. (Soil Science) in 1986, Indian Institute<br />
of Technology, Kharagpur, A Grade<br />
Specialization(s) :<br />
Special Training :<br />
Soil Fertility/Soil Biology/Biofertilizers/Soil Test Crop<br />
Response/ Water Management/ Integrated Nutrient<br />
management/ Environmental Quality<br />
Selected by MASHAV (Ministry of External<br />
Affairs), Govt. of of Israel for three week International<br />
Course on, “Irrigation and Fertigation in Controlled<br />
Environment”, Beit Dagan near Tel Aviv (Israel) (Nov. 11-<br />
Dec. 04, 2003)<br />
2. Academic Qualifications<br />
Degree Institution Year Division Subjects<br />
Ph.D.<br />
(Soil Science)<br />
Thesis Title:<br />
M.Sc.<br />
(Soil Science)<br />
Thesis Title:<br />
B.Sc. Agri.<br />
(Honours<br />
in Soil Science)<br />
Higher Sec. II<br />
Higher Sec. I<br />
Indian<br />
Institute<br />
of Technology,<br />
Kharagpur,<br />
WB, India<br />
1986 First Soils, German,<br />
Stat, Chemistry,<br />
Studies on the utilization of rice husk and some other materials as<br />
potential fertilizers.<br />
Punjab Agril.<br />
Univ. Ludhiana,<br />
(Pb.) India<br />
Agronomy, etc.<br />
1979 First Soils, Microbiol.,<br />
Stat., Tech.<br />
Writing, etc.<br />
Carbon fertilization studies: Effect of soil released carbon dioxide on subtropical<br />
crops (soybean and maize) under field conditions)<br />
Punjab Agril.<br />
Univ.<br />
Ludhiana, (Pb.)<br />
India<br />
H.P. Board of<br />
School<br />
Education<br />
Shimla, India<br />
H.P. Board of<br />
School<br />
Education<br />
Shimla, India<br />
Field of specialization: Soil Science<br />
1976 First Soils, Maths,<br />
Chemistry,<br />
Agril. subjects,<br />
etc.<br />
1972 First Maths, Physics,<br />
Chemistry,<br />
Biology, etc.<br />
1971 First Maths, Physics,<br />
Chemistry,<br />
Biology, etc.<br />
Recipient of National Science Talent SearchScholarship from B.Sc. to Ph.D. This scholarship is awarded on the<br />
basis of a country wide national level competitive exam conducted by NCERT (GOI), New Delhi. I was one out<br />
of the 25 awardees in agricultural sciences.<br />
3. Professional Experience<br />
Post Institution Period
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Senior Extension Specialist<br />
(Soil Science)/<br />
Professor(Soil Science)<br />
Chief Scientist (Water<br />
Management)<br />
Directorate of Extension<br />
Education, <strong>CSK</strong> H.P. Agril.<br />
<strong>University</strong> Palampur (HP)<br />
Department of Soil<br />
Science, <strong>CSK</strong> H.P. Agril.<br />
<strong>University</strong> Palampur (HP)<br />
May 05, 2011 till date<br />
May 13,2010 to Nov. 19, 2010<br />
(0.5 years nearly)<br />
Professor(Soil Science) -do- Jan. 25, 2010 –May 12,2010<br />
(5 months nearly), Nov.20,<br />
2010- May 4, 2011 (0.5 years<br />
nearly), Total 1 year nearly<br />
Chief Scientist (Water<br />
Management)<br />
Associate Director<br />
(Research)-Additional<br />
Charge<br />
Vice-Chancellor<br />
-do-<br />
Directorate of Research,<br />
<strong>CSK</strong> H.P.Agril. <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Palampur (H.P.)<br />
C.S.Azad <strong>University</strong> of Agri.<br />
and Technology, Kanpur<br />
(UP), India<br />
Nov., 05,2008 –Jan.24,2010<br />
( 1.25 years )<br />
Nov.23,2009-July 29,2010<br />
(8 months nearly)<br />
October 09, 2006<br />
to Nov. 4, 2008<br />
(About 2 years)<br />
Senior Soil<br />
<strong>CSK</strong> H.P. Agril. <strong>University</strong><br />
June 01, 2002-<br />
Scientist/ Professor<br />
Palampur (H.P.)<br />
Oct. 08, 2006<br />
(4.5 years)<br />
Soil Scientist/<br />
Associate Professor<br />
Asstt. Soil Scientist/<br />
Asstt. Professor<br />
Senior Research<br />
Assistant<br />
<strong>CSK</strong> H.P. Agril. <strong>University</strong><br />
Palampur (H.P.)<br />
<strong>CSK</strong> H.P. Agril. <strong>University</strong><br />
Palampur (H.P.)<br />
Indian Institute of<br />
Technology,<br />
Kharagpur (W.B.)<br />
Total experience<br />
June 01, 1994<br />
May 30, 2002 (8 years)<br />
May, 1986 May,<br />
1994 (8 years)<br />
Nov. 27, 1982 April 28,<br />
1986 (4.5 years)<br />
30 years approx.<br />
1. Served as Assistant Soil Scientist in All India Coordinated Research Project on Water Management in High Rainfall<br />
Areas (ICAR), Palampur Centre from June 20, 1992 to September 21, 1993 (1.5 years). Served as Chief Scientist in the same<br />
project from Nov. 04, 2008 to Jan. 24, 2010<br />
2. Served as Assistant Soil Scientist/Soil Scientist in All India Coordinated Research Project on Soil Test Crop Correlation<br />
(ICAR), Palampur Centre, from October 1, 1993 to October 8, 2006 (13 years).<br />
3. Served as Senior Research Assistant in All India Coordinated Research Project on Improvement of Soil Physical Conditions<br />
(ICAR), Kharagpur Centre, from November 27, 1982 to April 28, 1986 (4.5 years).<br />
4. Served as Chief Scientist (Water Management) in All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Water Management in<br />
High Rainfall Areas (ICAR), Palampur Centre, from Nov. 05, 2008 to Jan., 24, 2010 (1 year and 2 months).
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4. Professional Experience : 30 years<br />
It covers experience on account of teaching, research, extension, consultancy and<br />
administration.<br />
Recognitions<br />
Born on January 13, 1955 in the countryside of <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>, Dr. V. K. Suri, after<br />
completing his school education with high academic achievements, opted for higher studies<br />
in the field of Agriculture. His commitment to the development of Agriculture is amply<br />
evident by the fact that he obtained specialization in Soil Science and completed his Ph.D.<br />
degree with First Class from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur - a premier<br />
seat of learning in Science and Technology. In furtherance of agriculture sector, Dr. V. K.<br />
Suri started research in the area of improvement of soil physical conditions as Senior<br />
Research Assistant at the IIT, Kharagpur where he served from 1982 to 1986.<br />
1992-2006<br />
Dr. Suri carried out extensive research in the area of soil test crop response research. He<br />
carried out fertility gradient and soil test crop response experiments vis-à-vis integrated<br />
nutrient management covering maize, wheat, oilseeds, soybean and okra culminating into<br />
the development of fertilizer adjustment models for them. An experiment on fertility build up<br />
as a result of continuous prescription based fertilization was also completed. Verification<br />
trials for equations developed earlier were also conducted on farmers' fields. Demonstration<br />
experiments to popularize soil test based fertilizer use in oilseed crops were also carried out.<br />
Developed mycorrhizal biofertilizer (VAM) technology for rainfed maize, soybean, wheat and<br />
okra. Dr. Suri is presently engaged in water management research with special focus on<br />
water-nutrient interactions involving soil biota especially AM fungi.<br />
1982-1992<br />
Developed blue green algae technology for our rice farmers. Also developed integrated<br />
nutrient management technology for various rainfed crops such as maize, wheat, oilseeds,<br />
gram, peas, lentil, etc. Carried out experiments on crop responses to biofertilizers<br />
(Azospirillum, microphos inoculants/phosphate solubilizing microbes (PSM), Azotobacter,<br />
Rhizobium, etc.<br />
It is obvious from the above that Dr. Suri has been working in the area of<br />
• Enhancing fertilizer use efficiency of rainfed lands using organic manures, green<br />
manures and bio-fertilizers.
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• Formulation of judicious fertilizer recommendations for various crops based on soil<br />
test values and yield targets.<br />
In addition to the above, Dr. Suri has been teaching various courses to the undergraduate<br />
and postgraduate classes for the last 10 years. He has also been actively involved in various<br />
types of, extension activities such as, delivering talks in farmers' camps, farmers' trainings,<br />
field days; delivering talks from All India Radio/Television and publishing extension/popular<br />
articles.<br />
2006-08<br />
Dr. Suri served as the youngest Vice-Chancellor of Chander Shekhar Azad<br />
<strong>University</strong> of Agri. and Technology, Kanpur (U.P.); conducted the affairs of the<br />
university efficiently for which he received appreciation from one and all. He did<br />
everything possible to turn the CSAUAT as one of the top State <strong>Agricultural</strong><br />
Universities.<br />
2008- till date<br />
Dr. Suri served as the Chief Scientist (Water Management) after his return from Kanpur<br />
assignment (VC, CSAUAT, Kanpur) for almost 2 years in 2 separate terms . He reoriented<br />
the technical programme of Water Management Project (ICAR) vis-à-vis enhancement of<br />
water and nutrient use efficiencies using innovative approaches. He has laid out field<br />
experiments on boosting water and phosphorus-use efficiency employing arbuscular<br />
mycorrhizal (AM) fungi. Dr. Suri has also initiated fertigation studies in the field, recycling<br />
harvested rain-water through drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. Since Jan. 25, 2010, Dr.<br />
Suri is more actively involved in teaching work including P.G. research guidance.
4. Awards / Honours / Fellowships / Scholarships/ Recognitions<br />
received<br />
Awards<br />
1. Recipient of Crop Research Award in Soil Science, 1997 of the <strong>Agricultural</strong><br />
Research Information Centre, Hisar (India)<br />
2. Recipient of 20 th Century <strong>Agricultural</strong> Development National Award in Soil<br />
Science, 2000 of the Gaurav Society, Hisar (India).<br />
3. Recipient of Second Best Poster Paper Award during National Maize Seminar,<br />
HPKV, Palampur (Nov. 3-4, 2000).<br />
4. Recipient of C.V. Kapur Educational Foundation Distinguished Teacher<br />
Award, 2002 for excellence in teaching of Soil Sciences and for his dedication to<br />
students.<br />
5. Recipient of Shiksha Rattan Puruskar-2007 (Certificate of Excellence) for<br />
outstanding services, achievements and contributions. It was conferred by India<br />
International Friendship Society, New Delhi.<br />
6. Recipient of Dr. Lakhi Ram Memorial Award-2008 conferred by Society for<br />
Recent Development in Agriculture, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel <strong>University</strong> of Agriculture<br />
and Technology, Meerut (U.P.).<br />
7. Recipient of Excellence Award-2010 by Indian Society of <strong>Agricultural</strong> Biochemists,<br />
conferred during International Conference on Role of Biomolecules in Food Security<br />
and Health Improvement, Banaras Hindu <strong>University</strong>, Varanasi (Feb. 17-20, 2010).<br />
8. Selected for the honour of “Socrates International Award-2007 by Europe<br />
Business Assembly, London (Oxford) U.K. It is in recognition of professional activities<br />
and personal contribution to intellectual development of modern society.<br />
9. Nominated for the title, “Honorary Professor of International <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Vienna-2003”.<br />
10. Recipient of the Man of the Year Award-2003 conferred by the American<br />
Biographical Institute, Releigh, North Carolina (USA).<br />
11. Recipient of the Scientific Achievement Award-2003 conferred by American<br />
Biographical Institute, Releigh, North Calorina (USA).<br />
12. Recipient of United Cultural Convention’s International Peace Prize, 2003.<br />
13. Recipient of American Medal of Honour-2003 Award of the American Biographical<br />
Institute, Releigh, North Carolina (USA).<br />
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14. Recipient of Excellent Teacher/Scientist Award-2008 by Kids Academy and<br />
Lions Club (Adarsh), Kanpur (Aug. 31, 2008).<br />
15. Have been awarded two million research project as Principal Investigator under the<br />
World Bank Aided National <strong>Agricultural</strong> Technology Project (ICAR) New Delhi<br />
(Competitive Grant Programme). The title of the awarded project is, “Studies on<br />
vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) in meeting phosphorus needs of<br />
important rainfed cropping systems in mountain soils of H.P.”<br />
16. Recipient of National Science Talent Search Scholarship from B.Sc. to Ph.D. in<br />
<strong>Agricultural</strong> Sciences. This scholarship was awarded on the basis of a countrywide<br />
national level competitive exam conducted by the NCERT, New Delhi. I was one out<br />
of 25 awardees in agricultural sciences.<br />
17. 6 th Prof. R.S. Murty Memorial Lecture-2008 instituted by the Indian Society of Soil<br />
Science in the memory of Late Prof. R.S. Murthy, an eminent soil scientist was<br />
delivered by me at the Banaras Hindu <strong>University</strong>, Varanasi (UP) on 23 rd October, 2007<br />
on the topic : Perspectives in Soil Health Management – a Looking Glass.<br />
18. Recipient of Shiksha Rattan Puruskar-2011 (Certificate of Excellence) for<br />
outstanding services, achievements and contributions. It was conferred by India<br />
International Friendship Society, New Delhi.<br />
19. Recipient of Bharat Jyoti Award-2011 for outstanding services, achievements and<br />
contributions. It was conferred by India International Friendship Society, New Delhi.<br />
20. Won the Gold Medal of india-2011 Award : An international award by the<br />
American Biographical Institute, North Carolina, USA for outstanding contributions to<br />
the society.<br />
21. Won the Best Citizen of India Award-2011 in recognition of exceptional caliber<br />
and outstanding performance in the area of agricultural sciences. The honour has<br />
been bestowed by the Best Citizen Publishing House, New Delhi.<br />
Selected Professional assignments/recognitions<br />
1. Consulting Editor of International Publication : The contemporary who is<br />
who of the American Biographical Institute, Releigh (USA).<br />
2. Member, Editorial Board, Communication in Soil Science and Plant Analysis<br />
Journal published from Athens (Georgia, USA). Dr. Suri has the distinction<br />
of being the first Indian scientist working in India to be appointed on the<br />
board since the inception of this high impact factor international journal in<br />
1970.
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3. International Panel Member (2008-2015), Malaysian J. Soil Science.<br />
4. Member, ICAR CWC Joint Panel of Working Group to identify areas of joint<br />
programme in research, training, extension, publication and distribution of<br />
relevant materials.<br />
5. Member, Task Force (HPKV) to oversee adoption of Bhawarna Block (Distt. Kangra)<br />
for protected cultivation.<br />
6. Member, <strong>University</strong> Committee on Cropping/Farming System Research.<br />
7. Member, Academic Senate, IIT, Kanpur.<br />
8. Member, Expert Committee for Certificate Course in “Water Harvesting<br />
Management” of Indira Gandhi Open <strong>University</strong>, New Delhi.<br />
9. Member, Expert Committee of U.P. Council of Agril. Research for creation of<br />
new colleges/universities.<br />
10. Member, Board of Management U.P. Council of Agril., Research, Lucknow.<br />
11. Member, Board of Management, Indian Council of Forestry Reseach,<br />
Dehradun.<br />
12. Member, Advisory Editorial Board of Journal, “Trends in Bio Sciences,<br />
Division of Crop Protection, IIPR, Kanpur<br />
13. Member, Advisory Editorial Board of Journal, “Progressive Agriculture,<br />
Horticulture Dept., SVBPUAT, Meerut.<br />
14. Member, Ayurved Vishva Parishad, H.P. Chapter<br />
15. Served as Chairman of Poster judging Committee during Platinum Jubiliee<br />
Symposium held during 74 th Annual Meeting of Indian Society of Soil<br />
Science, New Delhi (Dec. 22-25, 2009). A total of 350 papers were<br />
presented/evaluated.<br />
16. Served as Chairman of Poster Judging Committee during International<br />
Conference on Role of Bio-molecules in Food Security and Health<br />
Improvement, BHU, Varanasi (Feb. 17-20, 2010).<br />
17. Chairman, National Organizing Committee of International Conference on<br />
Post Harvest Technology and Value Addition in Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds<br />
Nov. 27-20, 2006, Kanpur (India).<br />
18. Co-Chairman, National Organizing Committee of International Conference<br />
on “Role of Biomolecules in Food Security and Health Improvement, BHU,<br />
Varanasi (India), Feb. 17-20, 2010.<br />
19. President, Palampur Chapter, Indian Society of Soil Science, 2009.<br />
20. Vice-President, Palampur Chapter, Indian Society Soil Science, 2004.<br />
21. Secretary, Palampur Chapter, Indian Society Soil Science, 2003.<br />
22. Treasurer, Palampur Chapter, Indian Society Soil Science, 1994-96.
23. Co-ordinator/President, Palampur Chapter, Indian Society of <strong>Agricultural</strong> Biochemists<br />
– 2009-2011.<br />
24. Chief Patron, Indian Society of Agril. Biochemists, CSAUAT, Kanpur<br />
Honours<br />
1. Delivered 6 th R.S. Murthy Memorial Lecture instituted by the Indian Society of Soil<br />
Science at the BHU, Varanasi (India) on October 23, 2007 on the topic “Perspectives<br />
in Soil Health Management : a Looking Glass”.<br />
2. Served as Chief Guest and delivered Keynote Address during Foundation Day cum<br />
Technology Festival of the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CMAP-<br />
ICAR), Lucknow (Aug. 11, 2007). The topic was, “Future Scenario of High-Tech.<br />
Agriculture : Extension Implications.<br />
Fellowships<br />
1. Fellow, Society for Recent Development in Agriculture, 2009.<br />
2. Fellow, Indian Society of <strong>Agricultural</strong> Biochemists, 2006.<br />
3. Received Associate Membership of the 12 th World Congress of Soil Science held at<br />
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi (June, 1982).<br />
4. Fellow, Hi-Tech Horticultural Society, SVPUAT, Meerut (UP)<br />
5. Fellow, Society of <strong>Agricultural</strong> Professionals, CSAUAT, Kanpur<br />
Merits<br />
1. Holder of Science Merit Scholarship from class V to XI at School.<br />
2. All-Round Best Student of the School during 1971-72.<br />
3. Recipient of National Science Talent Search Scholarship (ICAR) from B.Sc.<br />
to Ph.D. in Agril. Sciences. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of a<br />
country wide national level competitive exam conducted by NCERT, New<br />
Delhi. I was one out of 25 awardees in agricultural sciences.<br />
4. Won the First Prize Inter College Debate on Co-operations (1973).<br />
5. Won the Third Prize in All India Essay Competition on Energy Criss (1975).<br />
6. Selected by MASHAV (Ministry of External Affairs), Govt. of Israel, for International<br />
Course on, “Irrigation and Fertigation in Controlled Environment”, Bet Dagon near Tel<br />
Aviv (Israel) (Nov. 11- Dec. 4, 2003).<br />
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5. Significant scientific achievements of Dr. V.K. Suri<br />
Dr. Suri has developed integrated nutrient management technology based on soil testing<br />
and yield targets covering important cereals, pulses and oilseeds grown in <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong><br />
especially in the acid soils regions. His significant contribution is the development of fertilizer<br />
adjustment models for N, P and K involving complementary use of FYM and<br />
phosphobacterial culture in above crops under limed and unlimed conditions. Above<br />
technology has been generated, verified and demonstrated under both irrigated and rainfed<br />
conditions. He has worked extensively on crop response to bio-fertilizers. He has particularly<br />
developed blue green algae, phosphate solubilizing and arbuscular mycorrhizal technologies<br />
for small and marginal farmers covering rainfed maize, wheat, soybean, etc. He has laid out<br />
about 100 on-farm crop demonstrations to show the benefits of soil test based fertilization.<br />
Demonstrations on blue green algae have been so successful. Farmers have reported its<br />
beneficial role in weed control as well. Toria has been popularized as a catch crop thereby<br />
providing supplemental income. Dr. Suri has reoriented both the STCR and water<br />
management research at the HPKV, Palampur. In the case of the former, he has pioneered<br />
research under rainfed regime employing organics and biofertilizers. In the area of water<br />
management, Dr. Suri has launched field experiments on the role of AM fungi in mobilizing<br />
nutrients and water from bulk soil. Dr. Suri has helped write 2 technical bulletins, one on<br />
soil testing and the other on water conservation and utilization, besides educating<br />
books/contributing chapters to books / manuals. As Vice-Chancellor, CSAUAT, Kanpur, Dr.<br />
Suri attended a number of conferences (about 26) and chaired technical sessions on various<br />
themes all over the country and delivered several lead / keynote lectures. He has won<br />
several (more than 20) awards during his career spanning almost 30 years. These include<br />
recognition of accomplishment in research, teaching and extension. Some of these awards<br />
are Shiksha Rattan Puruskar-2007, Dr. Lakhi Ram Memorial Award-2008, Crop Research<br />
Award-1997, 20 th Century Agril. Dev. Award, CV Kanpur Best Teacher Award-2002,<br />
Excellence Award 2010 of the ISAB, Fellow, Indian Society of Agril. Biochemists, Fellow,<br />
Society for Recent Development in Agriculture, Member, Editorial Board, Communications in<br />
Soil Science and Plant Analysis J., International Panel Member (2009-15), Malaysian J. Soil<br />
Science, Recipient of all important awards of American Biographical Institute, Raleigh,<br />
Carolina (USA), etc.<br />
Throughout his research career spanning almost three decades, Dr. Suri appears to have<br />
endeavoured his time and energy on some of the needfelt problems of the farmers. In these<br />
times of so much talk about organic farming (especially to meet nutrient needs of crops and<br />
at the same time conserving soil etc.), it is by now agreed by many authorities that<br />
integrated nutrient management (INM) is the best compromise for most Indian farmers and
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for most soil-crop situations. Dr. Suri has been engaged in the development of INM (use of<br />
chemical fertilizers + organics + biofertilizers) technology (with and without soil testing<br />
component) for rainfed cereals, pulses and oilseeds of <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>. He tried to<br />
conduct most of his research on cropping system basis which is actually the need of the day.<br />
Based on his original work, it was concluded that 50 per cent of recommended fertilizer<br />
nutrients could be saved through the use of organics and biofertilizers. He has developed<br />
fertilizer adjustment equations/models based on yield target concept for various crops which<br />
are usable by soil testing laboratories for making precise (as per soil tests, yield target<br />
chosen, etc.) and most judicious fertilizer recommendations to the cultivators. Dr. Suri’s<br />
above work facilitates recommendation of balanced doses of N, P and K (+organics and<br />
biofertilizers) for different levels of crop production (low, medium and high) ensuring<br />
maintenance of soil fertility at the same time. Since, the <strong>info</strong>rmation has been converted into<br />
very simple ready reckoners, these can be easily followed by the soil testing officers as well<br />
as the farmers.<br />
Actually, Dr. Suri reoriented the technical plan of work of Palampur Centre of the<br />
All India Co-orginated Research Project on Soil Test Crop Response (ICAR) by<br />
introducing the concepts of nutrient economy, healthy soils and high productivity<br />
by means of integrated nutrition. The outcome is the generation of data-base<br />
which is helpful in making fertilizer recommendations as elaborated above. Some<br />
of the findings of practical utility are given below:<br />
1. Fertilizer application based on yield target concept is superior to traditional<br />
approaches as reflected through higher yield, optimal economic returns and soil<br />
fertility build-up.<br />
2. Complementary use of FYM in rainfed maize, under yield target concept, resulted into<br />
fertilizer N, P and K economy of 40-60 per cent under various targets.<br />
3. Complementary use of biofertilizers in rainfed maize i.e. used phosphobacterial and<br />
Azotobacter cultures led to additional P and N savings of about 20 kg/ha each.<br />
4. Results from a long term experiment showed that NPK fertilizer doses for attaining<br />
targeted yields decreased with time due to fertility build-up.<br />
5. Blue green algae (BGA) application at 10 kg/ha in standing water in rice after 10 days<br />
of transplanting leads to fertilizer N saving of 30 kg N/ha. Moreover, it has a residual<br />
effect on following wheat (2 q/ha higher wheat grain).<br />
6. Farm yard manure (FYM) alone or along with nominal amounts of N say 40 kg N/ha<br />
cannot tap the production potential of rainfed maize-wheat system under low hill submontane<br />
conditions; P and K applications increase yields substantially.
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7. Lantana incorporation at 7.5 t/ha on dry weight basis in brown sarson saves 30 kg<br />
N/ha.<br />
8. Yield target based fertilization of maize, rice, toria and raya works satisfactorily in all<br />
agro-climatic zones of the state. As such, it is possible to target yield level of 50 q/ha<br />
in maize, 40-50 q/ha in wheat, 60 q/ha in rice, 15 q/ha in toria and 20 q/ha in raya.<br />
9. It is possible to economize soil-test based and yield target oriented fertilizer<br />
phosphorus dose in rainfed soybean-wheat and maize-wheat systems by 25 per cent<br />
through the use of mycorrhizal biofertilizer.<br />
10. Legume and vegetable cultivated fields have been found to be the best for preparing<br />
mycorrhizal biofertilizer cultures for rainfed maize, soybean and wheat crops.<br />
11. Mycorrhizal biofertilizer has been found to economize fertilizer P dose by nearly 25<br />
per cent in okra,pea and brinjal. Further, it has aso been found save irrigation water<br />
by 15-20 percent.
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Research / Extension/ Develpoment Projects handled/completed<br />
As Principal Investigator/ Team Leader : 5<br />
As Co- Principal Investigator : 5<br />
As Consortium Leader : 1<br />
Total : 11<br />
Externally Funded Projects completed<br />
Sr.<br />
No.<br />
Title Cost Funding<br />
Agency<br />
Duration<br />
PI/Co-<br />
PI/Team<br />
Leader<br />
1. Frontline demonstrations on<br />
oilseed crops on soil test based<br />
fertilizer recommendations<br />
ICAR, New<br />
Delhi<br />
1991-<br />
continuing<br />
Co-PI<br />
2. Frontline demonstrations with<br />
cereals on soil test based crop<br />
response in collaboration with<br />
soil testing laboratories of State<br />
Dept. Agri. HP<br />
3. All India Coordinated Research<br />
Project on Soil Test Crop<br />
Response Co-relation<br />
ICAR, New<br />
Delhi<br />
30 lacs ICAR, New<br />
Delhi<br />
1996-1999 Co-PI<br />
1993-2006 Co-PI<br />
4. All India Coordinated Research<br />
project on Water Management<br />
43 lacs ICAR, New<br />
Delhi<br />
Jan, 10<br />
1972 to<br />
continuing<br />
P.I.<br />
5. Studies on vesicular arbuscular<br />
mycorrhizae (VAM) in meeting<br />
phosphorus needs of important<br />
rainfed cropping systems in<br />
mountain soils of H.P. (NATP) –<br />
Competitive Grant Programme<br />
17 lacs ICAR (NATP),<br />
New Delhi<br />
2001-2004<br />
(3.5 years)<br />
P.I.<br />
6. Production and utilization of<br />
blue green algae (RSS Akrot)<br />
7. Scaling up of water productivity<br />
in agriculture for livelihoods<br />
through teaching cum<br />
demonstration, training of<br />
trainers and farmers<br />
8. National Watershed Development<br />
Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA)<br />
of H.P. (Zone I and II) (Adaptive<br />
Research Component)<br />
Ministry of<br />
Agri., Govt. of<br />
India<br />
29 lacs ICAR, New<br />
Delhi<br />
8.4 lacs Ministry of<br />
Agri., Govt. of<br />
India<br />
1987-1992 Co-PI<br />
2007-2012 P.I./ Nodal<br />
Officer<br />
1994-1996 Associated<br />
Scientist<br />
9. Characterization of strains of<br />
vesicular arbuscular<br />
mycorrhizae (VAM) in various<br />
mountain soils and their<br />
evaluation as a potential<br />
biofertilizer in pea<br />
10 lacs<br />
approx.<br />
G B Pant<br />
Institute of<br />
Himalyan<br />
Environment<br />
and<br />
Development,<br />
Almora ,Govt.<br />
of India<br />
2011 PI<br />
10. Livelihood studies in some<br />
disadvantaged districts of U.P.<br />
6 crores ICAR (NAIP),<br />
New Delhi<br />
2007-2012 Consortium<br />
Leader as<br />
VC,<br />
CSAUAT,
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Kanpur<br />
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Detailed Project Report<br />
Preparation of Kangra<br />
Watershed -3 under Integrated<br />
Water Management Project<br />
7 crores<br />
almost<br />
Govt of India,<br />
Ministry of<br />
Rural<br />
Development<br />
through HP<br />
Govt.<br />
2010-2011 Team<br />
Leader<br />
6. Scientific Leadership : chaired/ co-chaired about 30 technical sessions<br />
1. Attended the 31 st IAUA Vice-Chancellors’ Convention on, “Role of SAUs’<br />
in ushering green revolution” at the CSAUAT, Kanpur (Dec. 9-10, 2006).<br />
Co-chaired the Plenary Session along with Dr. M.L. Madan, VC, DDUVAU<br />
and CI, Mathura and helped finalize recommendations.<br />
2. Attended IAUA Vice-Chancellors’ Meet and National Symposium on, “Post<br />
Harvest Technology and Value addition in crops” at Tamil Nadu Agril.<br />
<strong>University</strong>, Coimbatore (Feb. 9-10, 2007). Co-chaired a Tech. Session<br />
with Dr. J.C. Katyal, V.C. HAU, Hisar.<br />
3. Attended 32 nd IAUA Vice Chancellors’ Convention on, “Diversificaiton of<br />
Indian Agriculture”, at Birsa Agril. <strong>University</strong>, Ranchi (Dec. 20-21, 2007).<br />
Presented recommendations of 31 st IAUA Meet. Co-chaired the following<br />
2 technical sessions:<br />
a) Role of organic farming for diversification of Indian Agriculture. Also<br />
presented a paper. Also helped finalize the recommendations.<br />
b) Sustainable utilization of plant, animal, microbial and natural resource<br />
diversity for agril. production and augmenting income and employment.<br />
4. Attended the IAUA Vice-Chancellor Meet and National Symposium on<br />
“Recent Trends in Organic Farming” at Pune Campus of Mahatma Phule<br />
Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri (Sept. 11-12, 2007). Co-chaired the Technical<br />
Session on : “Social aspects of organic farming” along with Dr. C.R.<br />
Hazra, VC, IGKV, Raipur. Also made a paper/key note presentation.<br />
5. Attended 44 th Annual General Meeting of Crop Care Federation of India (Sept. 9,<br />
2007) at New Delhi. Served as Guest of Honour. Also made a presentation.<br />
6. Attended 33 rd IAUA Vice-Chancellors Meet at the PAU, Ludhiana (March<br />
8-9, 2008). Co-chaired Technical Session viz. “Self-Employment in Agri.”<br />
and “Policy on Job Oriented Agril. Edu. in Currents Future Scenario”. Also<br />
expressed views as a panelist.<br />
7. Attended the AIU North Zone Vice-Chancellors’ Meet at Punjab<br />
<strong>University</strong>, Chandigarh (Oct. 29-30, 2007). Chaired a Technical Session<br />
on : “Curriculum Development in Higher Education”.<br />
8. Attended a National Seminar on “Sustaining Soil Health for Higher Crop
Productivity”, at, the U.P. Council of Agril. Research, Lucknow (Oct. 30-<br />
31, 2007). Chaired the Technical Session-I.<br />
9. Attended National Symposium on “Integrated Farming Systems and its<br />
role towards livelihood improvement” at Agril. Expt. Station, Rajasthan<br />
Agril. <strong>University</strong>, Durgapura (Oct. 26-28, 2007) and presented a lead<br />
paper. Also chaired Technical session-III on Oct. 26, 2007.<br />
10. Attended National Symposium on, "Legumes for ecological sustainability<br />
: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities”, field at the I.I.P.R., Kanpur<br />
(Nov. 3-5, 2007). Chaired the Valedictory Function and helped finalise<br />
recommendations also shared views by way of concluding speech.<br />
11. Attended the IAUA All-India Vice-Chancellors’ Meet and 5th National<br />
Symposium, "Environmental Pollution and its Effect on Agril. Production<br />
and Human Health at Agril. Research Instt. Deemed <strong>University</strong>, Allahabad<br />
(Sept. 25-26, 2008) and presented a key note paper. Chaired one Tech.<br />
session and co-chaired another. Also presented views as a panelist.<br />
12. Attended the AIU North Zone Vice-Chancellors' Meet at Gobind Vallav<br />
Bhai Pant Univ. of Agri. And Technology, Pantnagar (Sept., 1-3, 2008).<br />
Chaired the Technical Session on, " Distance Education," Also chaired the<br />
Plenary Session.<br />
13. Chaired the Technical Session–II (Oct. 17, 2008) of the TSI-FAI Regional<br />
Workshop on " Promotion of Sulphur Fertilizer use in Indian Agriculture”<br />
at Lucknow and also made Presidential remarks.<br />
14. Attended the Workshop on, "Building Capacity for Students’ Centered Learning<br />
organized under Indo-US Knowledge Initiative Prog. (ICAR) at CSAUAT, Kanpur<br />
(Aug. 21-22, 2008). Served as Chief Guest at Inaugural Ceremony and delivered<br />
key note address. Also chaired the Tech. Session on Aug. 21, 2008.<br />
15. <strong>University</strong>’s Farm balance sheets were never prepared at the CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur before. As the VC of the university, got balance sheets of all farms<br />
(40 no.) prepared (Aug. 2007) and sent these to the Govt. This is a<br />
landmark achievement.<br />
16. Got MOU signed with following prestigious bodies, as the VC of CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur<br />
a) Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CMAP-CSIR),<br />
Lucknow (U.P.)<br />
b) Jain Irrigation Systems, Jalgaon (Maharashtra)<br />
c) U.P. Govt. Remote Sensing Centre, Lucknow (U.P.)<br />
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17. Attended the Biennial Workshop of All India Coordinated Research Project on Water<br />
Management at Navsari Agril. <strong>University</strong>, Navsari (Gujarat) (Sept. 13-16, 2009).<br />
Chaired the Technical Session in the afternoon of Sept. 13, 2009.<br />
18. Attended the 1 st Indian <strong>Agricultural</strong> Scientists” and Farmers’ Congress (Oct. 03-04,<br />
2009) at the CCS Univ., Meerut. Served as Guest of Honour at the Inaugural<br />
Ceremony. Presided over the Plenary Session. Also presided over one of the<br />
technical sessions.<br />
19. Chaired a technical session-IV (Oct. 25, 2009) during All India seminar on<br />
Watershed Management and Efficient Micro-Irrigation in Mountainous<br />
Indian Himalayas, Dehradun (Oct. 24-25, 2009). Also presented a Lead<br />
paper.<br />
20. Co-chaired Technical session on, “Public Private Partnership for Food<br />
Security” (Feb. 19, 2010) during International Conference on Role of<br />
Biomolecules in Food Security and Health Improvement, Banaras Hindu<br />
<strong>University</strong>, Varanasi (U.P.) (Feb. 17-20, 2010). Also presented a Lead<br />
Paper.<br />
21. Served as Chairman of Poster Judging Committee during Platinum Jubilee<br />
Symposium held during 74 th Annual Meeting of Indian Society of Soil<br />
Science, New Delhi (Dec. 22-25, 2009).<br />
22. Served as Chairman of Poster Judging Committee during International<br />
Conference on Role of Biomolecules in Food Security and Health<br />
Improvement, Banaras Hindu <strong>University</strong>, Varanasi (U.P.) (Feb. 17-20,<br />
2010).<br />
23. Attended the National Symposium on Food Security in the context of<br />
changing climate held at the CSAUAT, Kanpur (UP) (Oct.,30-Nov. 01, 2010<br />
and chaired the following technical sessions :<br />
A) Alternative Technologies,111-A,Oct.,31,2010<br />
B) Application of modern tools for mitigating climate change, session-<br />
7,Oct.,31,2010<br />
C) Resource Conservation, 1-A,Oct. 31,2010. Also presented my lead paper<br />
in this session.<br />
D) Crop management strategies in mitigating climatic adversities,4A,<br />
Nov.,01,2010<br />
E) Co-chaired a technical session along with Dr. Arvind Kumar,<br />
DDG(Education) as the chairperson on Oct.30,2010. The title of the
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session was—Vulnerability of agriculture to climate change and it just<br />
followed the inaugural session of the above conference.<br />
25. Attended the Chief Scientists’ Meet held at the <strong>CSK</strong>HPKV, Palampur (June<br />
25-28,2010). Presided over the afternoon technical session on June 27,<br />
2010.<br />
26. Served as a Member of the College of Agriculture <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Board of<br />
Studies during the year 2010-2011.
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7. Administrative experience : 18 years<br />
Ma<br />
1. Served as the Vice-Chancellor, C.S. Azad Univ. of Agri. and Tech., Kanpur<br />
(2006-08 : ) with distinction.<br />
2. Served as Officer In-charge, Research Station, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Akrot (Una) (3 months)<br />
with distinction.<br />
3. Served as Dhaulaudhar U.G. Hostel Warden, HPKV, Palampur (3.5 years).<br />
4. Served as (Principal Investigator) P.I. of World Bank aided Research<br />
Project (NATP) for 3 years. Title of the project was, ”Studies on vesicular<br />
arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) in meeting phosphorus needs of important<br />
rainfed cropping systems in mountain soils of <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>”. Its<br />
budget was 17 lacs. Dr. Suri competed at the national level and was one of<br />
the few scientists whose projects were approved on competitive grant<br />
basis.<br />
5. Served as Co-PI (Independent charge) of Ministry of Agri., GOI Project :<br />
Production and Utilization of Blue-green algae.<br />
6. Served as Principal Investigator (PI) of All India Coordinated Research<br />
Project on Water Management for High Rainfall Areas (ICAR) Palampur<br />
Centre (2 years almost).<br />
7. Served as Nodal Officer-cum-Principal Investigator of All India Project on<br />
Water Productivity (1.2 years). Title : “Scaling up of water productivity in<br />
agriculture for livelihoods through teaching cum demonstration, training of<br />
trainers and farmers (ICAR)”.<br />
8. Served as the Team Leader of the development project : Preparation of<br />
Detailed Project Report for watershed Kangra-3 under the Integrated<br />
Water Management Programme (2010-2011).<br />
8. Professional Lectures Delivered<br />
(i) Suri, V.K. 2007. Future Scenario of Hi-Tech. Agriculture Extension<br />
Implications: Keynote vision lecture delivered at the Central Institute of<br />
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow (U.P.) on its Foundation<br />
Day cum Technology Festival on August 11, 2007.<br />
(ii) Suri, V.K. 2007. Perspectives in Soil Health Management- a Looking Glass.<br />
The 6th Prof. R.S. Murthy Memorial Lecture delivered at the Banaras Hindu<br />
<strong>University</strong>, Varanasi (U.P.) on October 23, 2007.<br />
The lecture has been<br />
published in the J. Ind. Soc. Soil Sci. Vol. 55(4) pp. 436-43 (2007)
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9. Affiliation to Scientific Bodies<br />
• International Society of Soil Science.<br />
• Indian Society of Soil Science.<br />
• Indian Society of <strong>Agricultural</strong> Science.<br />
• Indian Association of Rice Research Workers.<br />
• Indian Society of Soil Survey and Land-use Planning.<br />
• Indian Society of Agronomy.<br />
• Indian Society of <strong>Agricultural</strong> Biochemists.<br />
• Indian Society of <strong>Agricultural</strong> Chemists.<br />
• Indian Society of Agri-Business Professionals.<br />
• Society for Recent Development in Agriculture.<br />
• Indian Association for Farming System Research.<br />
• Society for Agril. Professionals.<br />
• Hi-Tech Horticultural Society.<br />
• Indian Society of Pulses Research.<br />
• Society for Animal & Human Welfare and Environmental Research.<br />
10. Patrons of various bodies<br />
(i) Patron-in-Chief, Farm Science Journal, CSAUA&T, Kanpur<br />
(ii) Chief Patron of Indian Society of <strong>Agricultural</strong> Biochemists, CSAUAT, Kanpur.<br />
(iii) Patron of Society for <strong>Agricultural</strong> Professionals, CSAUAT, Kanpur. I<br />
served as the Founder Patron of the Society as the Vice-Chancellor of<br />
CSAUAT, Kanpur, having facilitated the birth of the above body.<br />
(iv) Patron of Krishak Bharti and CSAU News Letter.<br />
(v) Patron of Summer Training Programme on' “Recent Advances in <strong>Agricultural</strong><br />
Sciences”, sponsored, organized and held at CSAUAT, Kanpur (21.05.07-<br />
10.06.07)<br />
(vi) Chief Patron of the Indian Journal of <strong>Agricultural</strong> Biochemistry, CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur.<br />
(vii) Patron of CSAUAT, Kanpur Alumni Association.<br />
(viii) Patron of Kanpur Chapter, Indian Society of Soil Science.
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11. Membership of Apex Bodies of various organizations<br />
1. Chairman, Board of Management, CSAUA&T, Kanpur.<br />
2. Member, Board of Directors, U.P. Council of <strong>Agricultural</strong> Research<br />
(UPCAR), Lucknow.<br />
3. Member, Board of Governors, Indian Council Forestry Research (ICFRE),<br />
Dehradun.<br />
4. Member, Expert Committee of U.P. Council of Agril. Research for creation<br />
of new Colleges/Universities.<br />
5. Member, UP Pashudhan Vikas Parishad, Lucknow.<br />
6. Member, Rajya Krishi Prabandh Sansthan, Rahmankhera, Lucknow.<br />
7. Member, India Literacy Board, Lucknow.<br />
8. Member, Executive Committee, Rastriya Audhanik Mission, Lucknow.<br />
9. Honorary member, Laxmi Devi Lalit Kala Academy, Kanpur<br />
10. Member, State Level Monitoring Committee for examining working of<br />
“Kisan Call Centre”<br />
11. Member, National Academic Advisory Committee, Indian Academy of<br />
Social Science, Allahabad.<br />
12. Member, State Level Mass Media Support Agril. Extension Committee, U.P.<br />
Govt., Lucknow.<br />
13. Member, Micro-irrigation Committee, Horticulture Department, U.P. Govt.<br />
14. Member, U.P. Govt. Hindi Mission.<br />
15. Member, Agril. Produce Price Advisory Council, U.P. Govt.<br />
16. Member, Board of Advisors, Bhartiya Cattle Resource Development<br />
Foundation, New Delhi.<br />
17. Member, Advisory Board of Conference on, “Organic Agriculture: Hope of<br />
Posterity”, UPCAR, Lucknow.<br />
18. Member, Expert Committee for Certificate Course/Programme in Water<br />
Harvesting Management of Indira Gandhi Open <strong>University</strong>, New Delhi.<br />
19. Member, Board of Management, UP Bhumi Sudhar Nigam, Lucknow.<br />
20. Member, Academic Senate, IIT, Kanpur.<br />
21. Member, Advisory Editorial Board of Journal "Trends in Biosciences",<br />
Division of Crop Protection, IIPR, Kanpur.
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22. Member , Organizing Committee, National Extension Congress, CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur (Feb. 2009).<br />
23. Member, Organizing Committee, International Conference on Grain<br />
Legumes : Quality Improvement, Value Addition and Trade. Feb 14-16,<br />
2009, IIPR, Kanpur.<br />
24. Member, Board of Directors, U.P. Land Reclamation Corp. Lucknow.<br />
25. Member, Editorial Advisory Committee. J. of Indian Assoc. Pulse Research<br />
(3.8.08).<br />
26. Member, Organizing Committee, National Symposium, “Legumes for<br />
Ecological Sustainability : Emerging Challenges and Opportunities, IIPR,<br />
Kanpur (Nov. 3-5, 2007).<br />
27. Served as Co-Chairman of National Organizing Committee of International<br />
Conference on : “Role of Biomolecules in Food Security and Health<br />
Improvement” held at BHU, Varanasi (Feb. 17-20, 2009).<br />
28. Chairman, Academic Council, CSAUAT, Kanpur.<br />
29. Member, Advisory Board, Progressive Agri. Journal of Society for Recent<br />
Development in Agriculture, SVBPUAT, Meerut (U.P.)<br />
30. Member, Editorial, Board, International Journal : Communications in Soil<br />
Science & Plant Analysis , Athens, Georgia, USA.<br />
31. International Panel Member, Malaysian Journal of Soil Science.<br />
32. Member, Organizing Committee of National Symposium on : Food Security<br />
in context of Changing Climate held at the CSAUAT, Kanpur (Oct.30-Nov.<br />
01, 2010).<br />
33. Member, International Organizing Committee of forthcoming International<br />
Conference on Issues for climate change, land use diversification and<br />
biotechnological tools for livelihood security to be held at the SVBPUAT,<br />
Meerut (Oct. 08-010, 2011).<br />
34. Member, National Organizing Committee of National Symposium on Natural<br />
Resource Management for Sustainable Agriculture in the backdrop of<br />
Climate Change to be held at the IGKV, Raipur(Chhatisgarh) (Jan., 20-22.<br />
2012)
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12. Foreign visits<br />
France, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Nepal, Germany, Russia, Oman,<br />
China, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Israel, Syria, Jordan, Egypt (UAR), Canada,<br />
U.S.A, Austria (18 countries).<br />
Research Institutions visited abroad<br />
1. National Institute of Agronomic Research (INRA) Regional Research<br />
Centre, Versailles (France).<br />
2. Rothamsted <strong>Agricultural</strong> Experiment Station, Herpenden (United Kingdom).<br />
3. <strong>University</strong> Putra Malaysia, Sengor, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).<br />
4. National Research Centre of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer Science (Chinese<br />
Academy of Sciences), Beijing (China).<br />
5. Forestry <strong>University</strong>, Beijing (China).<br />
6. Imperial College, London (U.K.).<br />
7. Technical <strong>University</strong>, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).<br />
8. Kasetsart <strong>University</strong>, Bangkok (Thailand).<br />
9. Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok (Thailand).<br />
10. <strong>University</strong> of Jerusalem, Jerusalem (Israel).<br />
11. Faculty of Food, Agri. & Quality Environmental Sciences, <strong>University</strong> of<br />
Jerusalem, Rishon (Israel).<br />
12. Israel's Institute of Soil, Water & Environmental Sciences, Volcani Centre,<br />
Beit dagon (Israel).<br />
13. Southern R & D Research Centre, Arava (Israel).<br />
14. Central R & D Research Centre, Arava (Israel).<br />
15. R & D Research Centre, Ramat Negev (Israel).<br />
16. R & D research Centre, B sora (Israel).<br />
17. <strong>Agricultural</strong> Extention Centre, Lachish (Israel).<br />
18. Institute of Garden and Field Crops, Volcani Centre, Beit Dagon (Israel).<br />
19. <strong>University</strong> of Reading, Reading (U.K.)<br />
20. Oxford <strong>University</strong>, Oxford (U.K.)<br />
21. <strong>University</strong> of Philadelphia, Philadelphia(USA).<br />
22. <strong>University</strong> of Toronto, Toronto (Canada)<br />
23. <strong>University</strong> of Colombia, New York (USA).<br />
24. <strong>University</strong> of Guelph, Guelph (Canada).<br />
25. International Institute of Applied Economic Systems, Vienna, (Austria).<br />
26. <strong>University</strong> of Vienna, Vienna (Austria).<br />
13. Notable Achievements/Innovations as the Vice-Chancellor,<br />
CSAUAT, Kanpur
1. Set up the <strong>University</strong> Management Committee with the aim of deliberating<br />
all crucial issues and resolving the same efficiently.<br />
2. Introduced 2 day file movement disposal proforma aimed at disposal of<br />
every case within 2 days by all officers. New system injected efficiency in<br />
the system. A proforma containing particulars of file movement (Date, time<br />
of start/disposal) was designed which had to be invariably pasted inside<br />
file cover by the initiating officer(s).<br />
3. Introduced crop-wise display of all <strong>info</strong>rmations pertaining crop production<br />
thereby providing a single window service to the farmers in respect of<br />
useful <strong>info</strong>rmations for them in Kisan Melas. It used to be department-wise<br />
before. However, general display by each dept. was retained /continued.<br />
The change was highly appreciated by the farmers/visitors.<br />
4. Appointed two Officers on Special Duty to assist me in monitoring various important<br />
aspects of university administration.<br />
5. Formed a number of committees to monitor the working of<br />
departments/units/research Centres/Krishi Vigyan Kendra of the<br />
university at Kanpur as well as of off campus. Kindly see the annexures for<br />
details of the committees . Got suggestion boxes installed in all units of<br />
the university.<br />
6. Introduced fortnightly monitoring system of work done by various<br />
statutory officers/Head of Departments. Relevant proformae were<br />
designed and regular presentations in my committee room were ensured<br />
followed by suggestions for improvement.<br />
7. Ensured a regular holding of Board of Management meetings as per the <strong>University</strong> Act<br />
and Statutes. Powerpoint presentation system was also launched. It was not so<br />
before.<br />
8. Made exceptional efforts to get university budge defreezed (frozen at 1998<br />
level). Got a meeting of all concerned held in Raj Bhavan under the<br />
chairmanship of the Honourable Governor/Chancellor.<br />
9. Got balance sheets (income-expenditure statements) of the university<br />
farms (39 no.) made for the first time ever. It was considered as a<br />
landmark achievements by all concerned.<br />
10. Got the university balance sheet made after several years<br />
11. Ensured almost 100% utilization of ICAR/other funds. Brought about<br />
transparency in the allocation and utilization of funds through full house<br />
discussions of all concerned officers/HOD.<br />
12. Got a number of renovation works done (about 100 nos.).<br />
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13. Made a record number of long time awaited appointments and promotions<br />
of all categories of employees. Vacant positions of SC/ST backlog were also<br />
filled up. Absorbed the entire Krishi Gyan Kendra staff into the KVK system.<br />
In above process, 73 teachers were promoted to the rank of Assoc. Prof.<br />
and 55 of them got promoted to the rank of Professor.<br />
14. Streamlined the implementation of Career Advancement Scheme for<br />
teachers. There were serious faults in its earlier implementation.<br />
15. Got a record number of extra-mural lectures delivered by eminent<br />
scientists (15 in 2 years) for the benefit of faculty and students, for the<br />
first time in the university.<br />
16. Started setting up of university museum.<br />
17. The CSAUAT, Kanpur got accredited by the ICAR during my term as its Vice-<br />
Chancellor after a gap of 7 years. I made every effort to achieve the aim.<br />
18. The university was awarded 2 NAIP projects worth several crore rupees by<br />
the ICAR during my term as the VC, CSAUAT, Kanpur.<br />
19. One of the eminent scientists (Dr. R.K. Dixit) of the CSAUAT was awarded the<br />
prestigious Emeritus Scientists Scheme in 2007. Many reputed scientists/universities<br />
around the country failed to open their accounts.<br />
20. The university had its convocation (Oct. 24, 2008) after a gap of 5 years. It<br />
was the best ever convocation in every way.<br />
21. Got the Research Assistants elevated as Asstt. Professors/Scientists thus<br />
providing them their long awaited due. Strengthened the research centres by<br />
adjusting them against vacant posts.<br />
22. Turned Research Advisory Committee (RAC) meetings a two day affair. It<br />
was resolved that the First day would be totally devoted to Farmers’-<br />
Scientists’ interaction and the actual technical plan of work would be<br />
decided the next day as per the feedback received from farmers.<br />
23. Ensured speedy actions/compliance/disposal of letters marked by the VC,<br />
Secretariat to the various officers of the university. All concerned were<br />
asked to submit letter compliance reports by 5 th of every month. Above<br />
measure injected efficiency into the system. Separate record registers were<br />
maintained for ICAR/Govt./RTI letters, etc.<br />
24. One OSD was especially assigned the duty of monitoring RTI work,<br />
correspondence with the Govt. and the I.C.A.R.<br />
25. Got the College of Basic Sciences and Humanities sanctioned for the<br />
university. It was considered as a remarkable attainment in view of rising<br />
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importance of basic and strategic research. Also got <strong>University</strong> Cafetaria<br />
and International Students Hostels sanctioned.<br />
26. In order to streamline submission/processing of projects under major<br />
programmes, appointed separate Nodal Offices/Scientist In-Charges for<br />
Food Security Mission, Horticulture Mission, Rajeev Gandhi Vikas Yojna<br />
(RKVY), etc.<br />
27. Signed mutually beneficial MOUs’ with prestigious institutions such as<br />
IIPR, Kanpur, CIMAP, Lucknow, Jain Irrigation, Jalgaon, U.P. Remote<br />
Sensing Centre, Lucknow, etc.<br />
28. Got a record number of competitive research projects submitted by the<br />
scientists to different agencies. During 2007-08 and 2008-09, about 11 and<br />
23 new Adhoc research projects were sanctioned/financed respectively by<br />
various agencies. Under National Horticulture Mission, projects worth 2<br />
crore rupees were got sanctioned.<br />
29. New sale points were opened for supply of quality materials viz. flowers,<br />
flower bouquets, seeds, seedlings, cuttings, buds, saplings, horticultural<br />
plants and regenerated material, etc.<br />
30. In order to upgrade competence and skills of employees, a Human<br />
Resource Development Centre was set up. It made a start by organizing<br />
21-day training for those teachers who had crossed age bar.<br />
31. A Technology Park with a vision to demonstrate the best basket of<br />
technologies related to agriculture and allied enterprises was set up. The<br />
CSAUAT is the pioneer in above area.<br />
32. Annual assessment system covering all categories of employees was totally<br />
overhauled (developed new comprehensive proformae) and reviewed.<br />
Updated system was also enforced.<br />
33. Students’ Instructional Farm Buildings were renovated, some buildings<br />
were also added. Its income was also enhanced substantially through<br />
various measures.<br />
34. A number of initiatives were taken to enhance university income such as<br />
intercropping in orchards, sale of flowers/flower bouquets/fruits/<br />
vegetables / flower/ forestry / medicinal and aromatic plants/saplings,<br />
dairy and dairy products, organic produce, vermicomposting, charging for<br />
various kinds of testing (soil, water, manures, fertilizers, products)<br />
especially in Central Instruments Laboratory by various clients. The
working of farm machinery testing complex was reviewed and income<br />
generating activities restarted. Mass production of biocontrol agents was<br />
started for sale in the market.<br />
35. Got civil works, sanctioned by the ICAR, started at all KVKs, many of which<br />
were nearing completion when I left. Floated tenders for works worth<br />
several crore rupees and placed orders. Work quality was meticulously<br />
monitored and ensured.<br />
36. Since, employees’ welfare was the major agenda of my administration,<br />
there were hardly any fresh court cases during my stay at the CSAUAT.<br />
However, all pending CAs (Counter Affidavits) were prepared and filed.<br />
37. During my stay at the CSAUAT, 152 scientists were allowed to participate in<br />
national (44 cases), international (35 cases) conferences and<br />
summer/winter courses (73 no.). A special summer course of 21 days<br />
duration was organized especially on, “Recent Advances in Agril. Sciences”<br />
for scientists who could not avail an opportunity elsewhere due to age bar.<br />
Four scientists underwent trainings in the USA. One scientist proceeded to<br />
Ethiopia on 2 years” assignment.<br />
38. Tried to enrich every faculty member with computer, internet and intercom<br />
facilities. I was able to equip 70% faculty with above facilities.<br />
39. Presentation of thesis synopsis by post-graduate students before a<br />
committee consisting of one external expert was made compulsory.<br />
40. For the growth of various disciplines, faculty seminars were made<br />
compulsory in each university department.<br />
41. Generation of internal resources was made a strict policy of the university.<br />
A number of projects were got submitted by the faculty. These were at<br />
different stages of implementation when I left. As a result, there has<br />
already been an increase in university income.<br />
42. Almost got completed buildings of 4 new colleges, 2 at Kanpur and 2 at<br />
Etawah. Kanpur colleges are: (1) College of Forestry (ii) College of<br />
Horticulture, Etawah colleges are: (i) College of Fisheries Science (ii)<br />
College of Dairy Technology.<br />
43. Course outlines, lecture schedules and practical manuals for almost 65% of<br />
the courses have been prepared for the first time<br />
44. New laboratories aimed at Strategic Research (Integrated Pest<br />
Management Laboratory, Bio-control Laboratory and Educational<br />
Technology Laboratory in the College of Agriculture) have been established<br />
with modern facilities.<br />
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45. The CD ROM/Internet facilities were made available in the university<br />
library. It has also made connectivity with all the universities of the<br />
country. This<br />
reduced significantly the cost on procurement of various<br />
research journals and periodicals.<br />
46. As Vice-Chancellor, CSAUAT, Kanpur, got SWOT reports prepared by the<br />
departments/units. These covered all relevant aspects and helped me to<br />
improve the affairs of the university as per actual needs.<br />
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14. Professional Attainments<br />
Total Professional Experience<br />
Total administrative experience<br />
>30 years<br />
18 years<br />
Awards/Honours 21<br />
Fellowships 4<br />
Important Assignments 17<br />
Member of Apex bodies 34<br />
Additional Qualifications/ Trainings/ workshop undergone 18<br />
Member, Societies 15<br />
Publications 217<br />
(i) Research Papers 77 +5<br />
(ii) Abstracts 69<br />
(iii) Technical/Extension articles 63+2<br />
(iv) Manuals 3<br />
(v) Technical Bulletins 3<br />
(vi) Books 2<br />
(vii) Book / Manual chapters 5<br />
(1x) Booklets/Pamphlets 1 Total 217<br />
(i) Reseach Papers in pipeline 5<br />
(ii) Technical/Extension articles 2<br />
in pipeline<br />
(iii) Books chapters in press 2<br />
Grand Total 226<br />
Externally funded projects handled/completed<br />
Research Project in pipeline 1<br />
Research Project completed as PI 5
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Research Projects completed as Co-P.I. 5<br />
Research Project (NAIP) as Consortium Leader 1<br />
Foreign Visits 7<br />
Countries visited 18<br />
Foreign Institutions visited 26<br />
Scientific Leadership About 30<br />
(Chaired/Co-chaired 30 meetings)<br />
Contribution to <strong>University</strong> Package of Practices 2<br />
Conferences / Seminars organized/Contributed in 64<br />
organization<br />
Conferences organized as Chairman, Steering/ 9<br />
Organizing Committee as Vice-Chancellor, (2 International)<br />
CSAUAT, Kanpur<br />
(7 National)<br />
Conferences/seminars attended 56<br />
Invited Presentations/Keynote addresses made 21<br />
Conferences/seminars attended and papers presented<br />
International 16<br />
National 53<br />
Total 69<br />
Courses taught repeatedly 20<br />
Students guided as Chairman 4<br />
of Advisory Committee (M.Sc 3, Ph.D. 1)<br />
Total research students (3+2) guided 4<br />
U.G. Students guided/advised 23<br />
Students guided as member of advisory committee<br />
4 ( M.Sc & Ph.D. Agronomy)<br />
Students being guided as members of<br />
1 ( PhD=1)<br />
advisory committee<br />
Students being guided as Chairman of 3 ( M.Sc. 2 & Ph.D. 1)<br />
Advisory Committee<br />
Books/Technical Bulletins/ chapters 11<br />
Laboratory and Farm Development<br />
Course Development<br />
Got equipment<br />
worth crores of rupees (as Scientist<br />
HPKV, Palampur and VC, CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur)<br />
4 courses
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Extension talks 71<br />
Radio/Television talks 55<br />
(22 : Studios,<br />
Rest : Field/Office room of VC)<br />
Crop Demonstrations 145<br />
Significant achievements as VC, CSAUT, Kanpur 46
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16. Co-curricular activities<br />
1. Acted as Invigilator at various centres in the Combined Entrance Exam., HPKV, during<br />
1993-95 and 1999. Acted as Deputy Superintendent of a centre in 1996. Acted as Paper<br />
Evaluator in 1995 and 1997.<br />
2. Acted as paper setter (Soil Science) and Paper Evaluator (Soil Science) for Haryana<br />
Board of Technical Education (Agril. Engg. Diploma Programme), Chandigarh during<br />
1996-98.<br />
3. Acted as paper Setter (B.Sc. Forestry programme) for Dr. Y.S. Parmar <strong>University</strong> of<br />
Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni (Solan).<br />
4. Acted as Returning Officer for College of Basic Science Teachers Association, HPKV and<br />
HPKV Non-Teaching Employees' Union during 1997-98 and 1999-2000, respectively.<br />
5. Acted as a Co-Leader of trekking expedition to Malana, Kullu district (Oct. 1-4, 2003) as a<br />
part of Silver Jubilee Celebrations of <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur.<br />
6. Served as Liasion Officer cum Observer and conducted Veterinary Pharmacist Training<br />
Course Examination during 2002 at a remote but big (500 candidates) centre in H.P.<br />
7. Attended election duty as Presiding Officer of a booth during 2009 Lok Sabha Elections.<br />
8. Served as In-Charge Confidential Room, End of Term Exam at <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur.<br />
9. Served as Member, College of Agriculture Board of Studies during 2010-2011 and made<br />
valuable contributions.<br />
10. Helped update the Soil Science Section of the <strong>University</strong> Museum during 2010 for which<br />
received appreciation from the HOD..<br />
11, Served as a Member, College of Agriculture Academic Affairs Committee during 2010-<br />
2011.<br />
12. Served as In=Charge of the Teaching laboratories of the Soil Science Dept. during 2011<br />
13. Prepared the Vision-2025 document of the Dept. of Soil Science.<br />
14. Helped Prepare the Vision -2025 document of the College of Agriculture.
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17. Other positions held/contributions made<br />
1. Acted as Officer In-Charge, Research Station, HPKV, Akrot (Una) during Aug., 1998.<br />
2. Acted as In-charge of Govt. of India scheme on “Production and Utilization of Blue<br />
Green Algae”, for six years (1986-92) while at Research Station, HPKV, Akrot (Una).<br />
3. Have acted as the Warden, <strong>University</strong>'s Dhauladhar Under Graduate Hostel since during<br />
1998-2001 (3.5 years).<br />
4. Have officiated as the Warden, Post Graduate Hostel many times since during 1998-<br />
2001.<br />
5. Helped organize North Zone, Inter-Zonal, Inter university Volley-ball Tournaments, 15th<br />
Annual Athletic Meet, HPKV in 1998-99 by serving on various committees.<br />
6. Acted as Farm In-charge, Laboratory In-charge, Library In-charge, In-charge<br />
Observatory while posted at the Research Station, HPKV, Akrot (Una).<br />
7. Served on advisory committee of one Ph.D. (Agronomy) and two M.Sc. (Agronomy)<br />
students.<br />
8. Acted as Advisor to 8 under-graduate (B.Sc. Agri.) students during 1993-96 till the<br />
completion of their degree programmes.<br />
9. Acted as Advisor to 9 under-graduate (B.Sc. Agri.) students during 2001-04 till the<br />
completion of their degree programmes.<br />
10. Acted as a member of Departmental Quotations Committee, Extension Affairs<br />
Committee and Academic Affairs Committee.<br />
11. Served as the Treasurer of Palampur Chapter, Indian Society of Soil Science during<br />
1994-96.<br />
12. Conducted Educational Tour to South India in respect of B.Sc. Agri. Final Year Students<br />
(Jan. 2001) as Tour In-charge. The students have rated the tour as, “Excellent”.<br />
13. Conducted Educational Tour to North India in respect of B.Sc. Agri. 2nd Year Students<br />
(Jan., 2002) as Tour In-charge. The students have rated the tour as, “Outstanding”.<br />
14. Served as a member of Co-ordinating Unit (representing College of<br />
Agriculture) of the Counselling and Placement Cell of the <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV,<br />
Palampur (2001).<br />
15. Served as Chairman of Research Advisory Committee of the Soil Science<br />
Dept., <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur since 2008.<br />
16. Served as Chairman of Administrative Committee of the Soil Science Dept.,<br />
<strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur during 2008-09.
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17. Served as a rapporteur/ committee member in many professional meetings.<br />
18. Appointed as a member of university level committee on Cropping/Farming System<br />
Research.<br />
19. Served as the Secretary, Soils Club / Palampur Chapter of the Indian Society of Soil<br />
Science( 2003) and made outstanding contributions.<br />
20. Served / Serving as a reviewer for Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science,<br />
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, Legume Research, Indian Journal of<br />
Agri. Sci., etc.<br />
21. Served as a post graduate students thesis external referee / examiner for Gujarat<br />
<strong>Agricultural</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Sardarkushinagar (Gujarat).<br />
22. Acted as Advisor (from current academic session onwards) to undergraduate (B.Sc.<br />
Agri.) Students.<br />
23. Served as Vice-President of the Palampur Chapter of the Indian Society of Soil Science<br />
in 2004.<br />
24. Served as Chief Guest on various occasions (about 50) as Vice-Chancellor,<br />
CSAUAT, Kanpur (2006-08) and made valuable contributions.<br />
25. Hosted & participated in All India Vice-Chancellors’ Meet and made valuable<br />
contributions (Dec. 9-10, 2006). Above meet was adjudged as outstanding.<br />
26. Participated in All India V.C. Meet at TNAU, Coimbatore (Jan. 13-14, 2007) and made<br />
valuable contributions.<br />
27. Participated in All India V.C. Meet at NASC, Delhi (Feb. 22-23, 06) and made valuable<br />
contributions.<br />
28. Served as a Patron of several bodies i.e. conferences, newspapers, societies,<br />
periodicals, etc. during Vice-Chancellorship of CSAUAT, Kanpur.<br />
29. Served as Chairman of Steering and Organizing Committees of several<br />
events at the CSAUAT, Kanpur.<br />
30. Evaluated many M.Sc. and Ph.D. theses in Soil Science.<br />
31. Have written Foreword/Message for several books/publications, etc.<br />
Selected ones are:<br />
a. Agriculture Update: Anil Kumar and J.P. Sharma.<br />
b. Also written out message for several books/souvenirs/publications<br />
c. Improved Varieties of Pulse Crops of U.P.: Manoj Katiyar.<br />
d. Vegetable World: J.P. Srivastava, S. Lal and G. Mishra.<br />
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h. Diet Counselling : Seema Sankar<br />
i. Food Science and Nutrition : Seema Sankar<br />
j. Proceedings 31 st IAUA Annual Convention on, “Role of SAUs’ in<br />
Ushering Green Revolution” (Dec. 9-10, 09).<br />
k. <strong>University</strong> at a Glance-2008. CSAUAT Publication<br />
l. vkS"k/h; ,oa lax/hr ikS/ksa dk O;olkf;d d`f"kdj.k : D.P. Singh, H.G. Prakash, E. Haider.<br />
m. Post-Harvest Technology and Value Addition in Cereals, Pulses and<br />
Oilseeds. Proceedings International Conference, Nov. 27-30, 2006.<br />
n. Management of degraded lands, water harvesting and Groundwater recharge:<br />
Mohammed Gufran, A.K. Sahoo and PKS Bhadoria etc.<br />
32. Served as the President of Palampur Chapter, Indian Society of Soil Science New Delhi<br />
(2009).<br />
33. Contested Vice-Presidentship of the Indian Society of Soil Science during 2008-09 and<br />
2009-10.<br />
34. Served as the P.I./O.I of All India Coordinated Scheme on Water Management,<br />
Palampur Centre (2008-2009)<br />
35. Served as Nodal Officer of ICAR Scheme : Scaling up of water productivity in<br />
agriculture, Palampur Centre (2008-09).<br />
36. Served as Expert for statutory/other positions in ASRB/State Agril. Universities<br />
37. Invited to serve as Chief Guest at closing function of Training Programme of Academic<br />
Staff College, Banaras Hindu <strong>University</strong>, Varanasi (U.P.) (Mar. 31, 2008).<br />
38. Invited to serve as Chief Guest of a, ‘Summer Institute’ at Indian Institute of<br />
<strong>Agricultural</strong>ly Beneficial Micobes at Mau (Azamgarh). U.P., (Feb. 28, 2008).<br />
39. Invited to serve as Guest of Honour and also deliver keynote address/lead paper during<br />
National Seminar on, “Environment Protection through Organic Farming and Waste<br />
Management, Allahabad (Feb. 14-15, 2009).<br />
40. Served as Chief Guest at opening and closing of NSS Camps at Bithoor, Hirdaypur,<br />
organized by Home Science College, NSS Unit, CSAUAT, Kanpur (Feb.-Mar. 2008).<br />
41. Served as Chief Guest/Chairman during the opening/closing functions of 21-Day Winter<br />
School on Personality Development organized by CSA Human Resource Development<br />
Centre (Mar., 2008).
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42. Acted as Chief Guest at “Stevia Day” function held at village Niamatpur (Farukabaad)<br />
on April 12, 2008.<br />
43. Served as Chief Guest at farmers’ training camp on, ‘Water Management’, organized by<br />
Research Station, Daleepnagar (Mar. 31, 2008) (Kanpur Dehat). Also delivered a<br />
lecture.<br />
44. Served as Chief Guest at ‘Field Day’ organized by KVK, Daleepnagar (Mar. 31, 2008)<br />
(Kanpur Dehat). Also delivered a lecture.<br />
45. Inaugurated the new session of <strong>University</strong> Swimming Pool CSAUT, Kanpur on April 1,<br />
2008.<br />
46. Inaugurated Automatic Weather Station, CSAUAT, Kanpur on May 2, 2008 in the<br />
presence of ADG (Agron.) ICAR Sh. A.N. Gogoi.<br />
47. Acted as Chief Guest at inaugural session of Trainers’ Training Programme for,<br />
“Plantation and biofuel Techniques for Tree borne Oilseeds (Feb. 22-223, 2007)”,<br />
CSAUAT, Kanpur.<br />
48. Acted as Chief Guest at Mandalya Gosthi, Zaid Session, CSAUT, Kanpur (Mar. 26,<br />
2008). Commissioner, Kanpur Zone presided.<br />
49. Acted as Chief Guest at Trainers’ Training Programme on, “Plantation and Bioluel<br />
Techniques of Tree Borne Oilseeds” (Dec. 01, 2007), Dept. of Forestry, CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur. Also delivered the key note address.<br />
50. Attended a seminar on, “Soil and Water Conservation in <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>, issues and<br />
Strategies” at Solan (Mar. 23-24, 08) and presented an invited talk on, “Soil and Water<br />
Conservation Measurers in relation to changing climate”.<br />
51. Inaugurated a Seed Training Programme as Chief Guest organized by Dept. of Seed<br />
Science and Technology, CSAUAT, Kanpur (Sept. 20, 2007)<br />
52. Served as Chief Guest at Debate on, “Fast Foods Vs. Natural Foods” organized by<br />
College of Home Science, Food Science Dept., CSAUAT, Kanpur in Sept. 17, 2008.<br />
53. Served as Chief Guest at Prize Distribution Function (April 02, 2008) of Dr. S.C. Gupta<br />
Children Care Hr. Sec. School, Kanpur.<br />
54. Served as Chief Guest at First Inter School Boxing Championship (July 27, 2008),<br />
organized by Sheiling House School, Kanpur.<br />
55. Got CATET-2007 (Combined Agri. Varsity Entrance Exam.) completed<br />
successfully as the VC, CSAUAT, Kanpur (U.P.).<br />
56. Served as Chief Guest at the Annual Function of Kendriya Vidyalaya, I.I.T., Kanpur on<br />
May 4, 2007.
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57. Served as Chief Guest at 116 th Birth Anniversary function of Baba Saab Ambedkar<br />
conducted at Panki (Kanpur) by Baba Saab Samiti.<br />
58. Inaugurated Field Day at Fertilizer Experiment Station, Poora (April 27, 2007) (Kanpur<br />
Nagar) and motivated farmers about soil test based fertilizer use.<br />
59. Inaugurated, “Orientation of newly appointed KVK Scientists (Mar. 15-20, 2008)”<br />
arranged by Zonal Co-ordinator, Zone-4 at CSAUAT, Kanpur.<br />
60. Served as Guest of Honour at the Foundation Day Ceremony of the I.I.P.R., Kanpur<br />
(Sept. 5, 2007).<br />
61. Served as Guest of Honour at Lions’ Club President-elect installation ceremony (Sept.<br />
16, 2007) at Kanpur.<br />
62. Served as Chief Guest at Foundation Day Function of CSAUAT Krishak Samiti (Sept. 5,<br />
2007).<br />
63. Served as Chief Guest at Training Programme on, “Internet based Agril. Marketing<br />
Network Support for Agril. Marketing Extension”, organized by Zonal Co-ordinator<br />
(ICAR) Zonal Unit-4, CSAUT, Kanpur.<br />
64. Served as Chief Guest at Annual Function of Saraswati Shishu Mandi Jr. High School,<br />
Kanpur (Dec. 30, 2007).<br />
65. Served as Chief Guest at Silver Jubilee Function (Exhibitions) of Merry Memorial School,<br />
Kanpur (July 5, 2008).<br />
66. Attended Agril. Officers Workshop at <strong>CSK</strong>HPKV (April 18, 2009) and participated<br />
actively.<br />
67. Served as Guest of Honour at the Valedictory Function (Nov. 13, 2009) of the Resource<br />
Development Programme (Nov. 6-13, 2009) of the Central Silk Board at Sericulture<br />
Farm, Palampur (H.P.).<br />
68. Presided over the Valedictory Function of the 1 st Indian <strong>Agricultural</strong> Scientist and<br />
Farmers Congress (Oct. 03-04, 2009) held at the CCS <strong>University</strong>, Meerut (U.P.).<br />
69. Attended Agril. Officers' Workshop at <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV (Oct. 31, 2009) and participated<br />
acviely.<br />
70. Served as Chief Guest, Utter Bhartiya Sangh, Pune organized Felicitation Ceremony of,<br />
‘Dedicated Teachers and Meritorious Students’ (Dec. 16, 2007), at Pt. Deen Dayal<br />
Upadhya Sanatan Dharam Vidyalaya, Kanpur (U.P.).<br />
71. Served as convener of the committee constituted by the HOD, Soil Science to monitor<br />
observance of lunch timings by the employees and also to prevent playing cards during<br />
above period.
Prof. Dr. V.K. Suri<br />
Former Vice-Chancellor<br />
CSAUAT, Kanpur<br />
c/o Directorate of Extension Education<br />
<strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur<br />
176062 (HP), INDIA<br />
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SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
As<br />
As Vice Chancellor, C. S. Azad <strong>University</strong> of Agriculture & Technology,<br />
Kanpur<br />
(2006-2008)<br />
Dr. V.K. Suri’s appointment has been rated by several persons as a unique one due to<br />
factors such as, one of the youngest (51 years) to be Vice-Chancellor, that too, of a<br />
prestigious university (being one of the 6 oldest erstwhile agril. colleges of undivided India :<br />
102 years old now) and again because of direct elevation from Professor to the Vice-<br />
Chancellor. Again, it is notable that my selection was made by the Honourable Governor,<br />
Utter <strong>Pradesh</strong> cum Chancellor of U.P. Universities after a formal interview process of<br />
candidates involved who were all stalwarts in their own right. I am happy to find that my<br />
performance as Vice-Chancellor of this university has been rated as, “Outstanding” by all<br />
concerned. Actually, I attempted to create an atmosphere of devotion/efficiency at work by<br />
setting my own example, by being highly receptive/innovative/ friendly / positive, etc. My<br />
attitude/accomplishments paid me rich dividends; students’ and employees’ welfare being<br />
my top most agenda. I made many key appointments, each one based on merit. In less<br />
than 6 months, I organized one international conference and 3 national meets successfully.<br />
Besides, I organized/hosted All India (SAUs’) Vice-Chancellors’ Meet (December 9-10, 2006)<br />
for which we have received high appreciation from all concerned. I formed ‘Committees’<br />
to oversee all aspects of university administration. In order to streamline matters, I formed<br />
staff assessment committee, staff rationalization committees, financial reforms committee,<br />
etc. all of which functioned efficiently. I visited several KVKs’/Research Centres of the<br />
university. I got ‘SWOT’ analyses done in respect of all units/departments soon after joining<br />
- the same proved helpful to me vis-a-vis improving the university. I advertised/filled several<br />
teaching and non-teaching posts and placed orders worth several crore rupees for building<br />
works pertaining new Krishi Vigyan Kendras, etc. Colleges of Forestry and Horticulture at<br />
Kanpur and Colleges of Fisheries Science and Dairy Technology at Etawah. Almost all above<br />
buildings stand completed. Salient achievements are described below:<br />
1. Work culture was restored, enthusiasm inculcated and confidence built-up<br />
amongst the employees. The university not only got back its past glory but<br />
also achieved new heights in the fields of teaching, research and
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dissemination of newly developed technologies. Frequent monitoring has<br />
been the key to success.<br />
2. Academic session of the university was regularized after a gap of 15 years.<br />
Teaching with audio-visual aids was introduced and the same was<br />
monitored effectively.<br />
3. Lecture schedules, course outlines and practical manuals were prepared for<br />
all under graduate courses. The contents of the courses were made more<br />
practical oriented to meet out the emerging needs.<br />
4. Computer laboratories for both undergraduate and postgraduate students<br />
in all the colleges were established. The computer literacy to the faculty<br />
through short courses made computer-aided education possible in both the<br />
lecture theatres and the laboratories.<br />
5. Efforts were made to provide computers to all the faculty members.<br />
6. Some of the old laboratories (Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding,<br />
Agronomy, Biotechnology, etc.) were renovated to cater to the present<br />
requirements. Old and obsolete equipment were replaced with modern<br />
ones.<br />
7. ATIC (Agriculture Technology Information Centre) started its functioning again, which<br />
was non-functional during the last 3 years. This is providing technological<br />
<strong>info</strong>rmations, Vermicompost, vermiculture, seeds, saplings, seedlings and other<br />
planting materials to all clients, under single window service system. <strong>University</strong><br />
Products Sale Centre has also been located in the ATIC now.<br />
8. New IPM Lab, Bio-control Lab, Educational Technology Lab and Multimedia Lab have<br />
been established with modern equipment.<br />
9. The <strong>University</strong> Library was strengthened with CD ROM and inter-net facilities. Many<br />
new journals were added.<br />
10. Greater emphasis on generation of internal resources resulted into an<br />
increase in the university's income.<br />
11. Hostels were renovated to provide congenial study atmosphere to the<br />
students.<br />
12. Sports facilities were strengthened and brought closer to the national level. The<br />
university is developing good facilities for athletics, football, cricket, volleyball,<br />
basketball, table tennis, kho-kho, kabaddi, swimming, etc.<br />
13. The university has entered into collaboration/planning collaboration with<br />
many national institutes like, CIMAP, IIPR, U.P. Remote sensing Centre,
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Lucknow and international institutions like FAO, CIMMYT, etc. for the first<br />
time. Also good progress was made towards collaboration with private<br />
companies like Jain Irrigation systems, Ltd. Jalgaon; Dhanuka Ltd., etc.<br />
14. The beautification of the campus was accomplished on priority basis. The<br />
campus now looks very impressive with its well-tended fields, streetlights,<br />
efficient water supply system, gardens planted with various annuals<br />
imparting thereby a charming view to the campus.<br />
15. The university's security system was tightened. A sense of responsibility<br />
was generated amongst the inmates.<br />
16. The civic amenities for students and other residents of the campus were<br />
adequately strengthened.<br />
17. The transparency in the university administration has remarkably<br />
improved due to its execution as a policy.<br />
18. Long-time vacant positions of Krishi Vigyan Kendras and teaching, research<br />
and extension positions of different colleges were filled with specialized<br />
and talented faculty.<br />
19. Very long awaited faculty assessment and promotion of the faculty<br />
members from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and Associate<br />
Professor to Professor was done. Besides, promotions to non-teaching staff<br />
were completed on priority basis.<br />
20. A record number of competitive projects were prepared in the first 2 years<br />
of my appointment and submitted to various funding agencies. Of this,<br />
about 20 major research projects were sanctioned by different funding<br />
agencies till my stay at the CSAUAT, Kanpur.<br />
21. For ensuring speedy results in teaching, research, extension and<br />
administration, many new Sections/Cells/Directorates like Administrative<br />
Cell, Establishment Cell, Estate Cell, Legal Cell and Directorate of<br />
Placement were strengthened.<br />
22. Action Plans for all Research and Seed multiplication farms were carefully<br />
designed and actions initiated accordingly.<br />
23. In view of the excellent work done by various Krishi Vigyan Kendras of the<br />
university, 2 more Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Hathras and Banda) were<br />
sanctioned by the ICAR in favour of the university, in 2007.<br />
24. The university farms were brought to profit status for the first time after a<br />
period of more than two decades. Income-expenditure statements /
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balance sheets were prepared for the first time for each university farm. It<br />
is a landmark achievement.<br />
25. Two farmers' fairs, one each in October and March, each of 4 days duration<br />
were organized at the headquarters regularly. One to two days farmers'<br />
fairs were also organized, twice in a year, at each Krishi Vigyan Kendra.<br />
26. New sale points have been opened for supply of quality materials viz.,<br />
flowers, seeds, seedlings, cuttings, buds, saplings, vermicomposting, etc.<br />
27. Staffing pattern has been revamped/ recast and need-based<br />
redeployment accomplished.<br />
28. A hostel for working women has been put into operation. This will help<br />
women to promote their participation all-round and lead to better<br />
professional contributions by them.<br />
29. In order to upgrade manpower, upgrade competence and skills of<br />
employees (faculty/others), a Human Resource Development Centre was<br />
established. It has already organized 2-3 weeks training programmes<br />
successfully.<br />
30. All university guest houses were renovated.<br />
31. <strong>University</strong> Telephone Exchange was upgraded and modernized.<br />
32. Four scientists underwent various types of trainings in U.S.A. Another<br />
scientist has gone to Ethiopia on 2 years’ assignment.<br />
33. A technology park with a vision to display the best basket of technologies<br />
related to agriculture and allied enterprises was set up. The CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur is one of the pioneers in the above area.<br />
34. The annual work and conduct assessment system for all categories to<br />
employees was totally overhauled (developed new comprehensive<br />
proformae) and revived.<br />
35. Introduced a file movement proforma (specimen attached at the end)<br />
aimed at disposal of every case within 2 days by all officers. The new<br />
system injected efficiency into the system.<br />
36. Students’ Instructional Farm Buildings were renovated/some buildings<br />
were also added. The farm income got enhanced substantially through<br />
various measures.<br />
37. Farm machinery testing complex was revived and income generating<br />
activities restarted.
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38. A number of initiatives were taken to enhance income such as<br />
intercropping in orchard, sale of flowers/flower bouquets, sale of<br />
fruits/vegetables/flowers/forestry/medicinal and aromatic<br />
plants/saplings, saaale of dairy and poultry products, organic produce,<br />
vermicomposting, vermiculture charging for various kinds of testing (soil,<br />
water, manures, fertilizers, products) services especially in Central<br />
Instruments Lab. by various clients.<br />
39. Fourth Deans’ Committee recommendations vis-à-vis new course curricula<br />
and exam reforms were executed successfully from 2007-08 academic<br />
session onward.<br />
40. Got civil works, sanctioned by the ICAR started at all Krishi Vigyan<br />
Kendras, many of which are nearing completion. Floated tenders for<br />
several crores of rupees and placed orders. Work quality was meticulously<br />
monitored all through and ensured.<br />
41. Since, employees’ welfare was the major agenda of my administration,<br />
there were hardly any fresh court cases during my stay at the CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur.<br />
42. During 2006-07 to 2007-08, 152 scientists were given opportunity to<br />
participate in national (44 cases), international (35 cases) conferences and<br />
summer/winter courses (73 no.). A special summer course was organized<br />
at the university for scientists who could not avail an opportunity<br />
elsewhere due to age bar.<br />
43. Tried to enrich every faculty member with computer, internet and intercom<br />
facilities. About 70% faculty was equipped with above facilities till the end<br />
of my tenure.<br />
44. Presentation of the synopsis by a PG/Ph.D. student before a committee<br />
consisting of 1 external expert was made compulsory.<br />
45. During the span of 2 years, 15 extra-mural lectures by eminent scientists<br />
were arranged for the benefit of faculty members and students for the first<br />
time ever in the university.<br />
46. For the growth of each discipline, faculty seminars were made compulsory<br />
in each university department.<br />
47. A fortnightly progress monitoring system of all departments/units was<br />
launched. All HODs/Statutory Officers were required to submit reports and<br />
present the same in my committee room.
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48. Almost got completed the buildings of 4 new colleges, 2 at Kanpur and 2 at<br />
Etawah. Kanpur Colleges are (i) College of Forestry (ii) College of<br />
Horticulture. Etwah colleges are : (i) College of Fisheries Science (ii)<br />
College of Dairy Technology. This development is likely to give a boost to<br />
activities related to diversification of agriculture.<br />
49. Got the college of Basic Sciences sanctioned for Kanpur campus by State<br />
Govt. Also got <strong>University</strong> Cafeteria and International Students’ Hostel<br />
sanctioned.
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Prof V K Suri” contributions in detail as the VC, CSAUAT, Kanpur<br />
<strong>University</strong> revamped<br />
Prof. (Dr.) V. K. Suri took over as Vice-Chancellor of C. S. Azad <strong>University</strong> of Agriculture and<br />
Technology, Kanpur on October 9 2006. He immediately reviewed the status of teaching,<br />
research and extension activities of 3 faculties, 1048 ha of the university farm, seed<br />
research and varietal evaluation work along with other research and extension activities of<br />
the university. At that point of time, functioning of every sector of the university was far<br />
from satisfactory. The human resource of the university was divided into different groups<br />
and a number of forums had mushroomed and were pressing their demands. "Dharnas"<br />
and strikes had become a routine feature. He accepted the above situation boldly as a<br />
challenge and started handling them through administrative and managerial skills and<br />
thwarted off all the problems soon. With the result, the various activities of the university<br />
took a leap forward, which paid him rich dividends in many fields. The university not only<br />
got restored to its past glory within a short period but also rose to new heights in the area<br />
of quality education, research and extension activities. The university soon became a model<br />
for speedy agricultural development. There was a general admiration for the<br />
developments/improvements brought about in the university.<br />
Some salient achievements are summarized here under:<br />
The most important prerequisite for sustainability of quality in higher education is the<br />
finance. There is a financial crunch in the public institutions and the universities are no<br />
exception to this. Both the Government of India and the State Governments have been<br />
advocating the generation of internal resources to the extent possible. After taking over as<br />
the Vice-Chancellor of this university, Dr. Suri laid much emphasis an generation of internal<br />
resources; he reviewed and thoughtfully planned the approach towards this goal, results of<br />
which were evident within a short span of one year.
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TOWARDS QUALITY EDUCATION<br />
Academic Session Regularized<br />
The academic session of the university could be regularized after so many years, and as<br />
such, it was started in July 2007. Special attention was given to the maintenance of peace<br />
at each campus, timely conduct of the Combined Entrance Examination and declaring results<br />
in the ever-shortest period.<br />
Manuals Prepared<br />
Course outlines, lecture schedules and practical manuals for almost 65 per cent of the<br />
courses were prepared for the first time. The contents of the courses were made more<br />
practical oriented to meet out the emerging needs. Teaching with audio visual aids was also<br />
been introduced and made compulsory for all faculty members.<br />
Laboratories Renovated<br />
Most of the old laboratories of various colleges have been renovated. The old and obsolete<br />
equipment have also been replaced with modern equipment. This has helped the students in<br />
keeping pace with new and modern technologies.<br />
Computer Aided Education in all Colleges<br />
In order to make education more effective, the computer aided educational technology has<br />
been made possible by establishing the Educational Technology Lab at the university<br />
headquarters. At undergraduate level, computer education has been included in the course<br />
curriculum. The computer literacy of the faculty has made computer-aided education<br />
possible both in lecture theatres and laboratories. Special computer training programmes<br />
have been arranged for the faculty members.<br />
New Laboratories Established<br />
New laboratories like Integrated Pest Management Laboratory, Bio-Control Laboratory and<br />
Educational Technology Lab in the College of Agriculture have been established with<br />
provision of modern equipment.
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80<br />
70<br />
60<br />
50<br />
17<br />
38<br />
Asstt. Prof. to<br />
Assoc. Prof.<br />
35<br />
30<br />
25<br />
20<br />
35<br />
32<br />
40<br />
30<br />
20<br />
10<br />
0<br />
39 34<br />
0 0<br />
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09<br />
Promotion of faculty members<br />
Assoc, Prof. to<br />
Prof.<br />
15<br />
10<br />
5<br />
0<br />
0 0<br />
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09<br />
Appointment of faculty<br />
members<br />
25<br />
23<br />
140<br />
20<br />
20<br />
120<br />
126<br />
15<br />
100<br />
10<br />
12<br />
11<br />
80<br />
60<br />
66<br />
5<br />
40<br />
20<br />
16<br />
0<br />
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09<br />
No. of Research Projects<br />
Sanctioned<br />
0<br />
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08<br />
No. of faculty members<br />
attended trainings<br />
12<br />
10<br />
12<br />
100<br />
90<br />
80<br />
100<br />
8<br />
6<br />
7<br />
70<br />
60<br />
50<br />
69<br />
4<br />
40<br />
30<br />
50<br />
2<br />
2<br />
20<br />
10<br />
0<br />
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08<br />
No. of extra mural lectures<br />
organized<br />
0<br />
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08<br />
Faculty participation is seminar/<br />
symposia/conference<br />
25<br />
20<br />
20<br />
23<br />
18<br />
16<br />
18<br />
19<br />
15<br />
10<br />
13<br />
19<br />
14<br />
12<br />
10<br />
8<br />
12<br />
6<br />
5<br />
4<br />
2<br />
0<br />
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08<br />
0<br />
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08<br />
No. of Seminars/ Symposia<br />
organized<br />
No. of trainings organized
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CD ROM and INTERNET Facilities Created<br />
The CD ROM and internet facilities were made available in the <strong>University</strong> Library, which has<br />
helped the students and the faculty members to acquaint themselves with the recent<br />
scientific and technological developments occurring all over of the world.<br />
It has also<br />
established connectivity with all the universities of the country. This facility has significantly<br />
reduced the cost on procurement of various research journals and periodicals.<br />
Hostels Renovated<br />
Hostels of all the colleges of the university have been renovated including the students’<br />
living rooms, dining halls, common rooms and kitchens after thorough repairs.<br />
Extra-Curricular Activities Strengthened<br />
In order to ensure overall personality development of students and also to make them<br />
responsible citizens, various co-curricular facilities have been added especially in the areas of<br />
games, gymnasium and also introduced various professional activities with the aim of<br />
encouraging professional competitions. Looking towards these special efforts, the ICAR gave<br />
the responsibility to conduct the Agri-Sports 2008 to the CSAUAT, Kanpur.<br />
International Collaboration Broadened<br />
Collaboration with international institutions and universities in the areas of teaching,<br />
research and extension and also the exchange of technology was planned/started. The<br />
university seriously planned to establish international collaboration with FAO, CIMMYT, Ohio<br />
<strong>University</strong>, etc.<br />
Work Culture Restored<br />
Work culture at Kanpur campus had almost vanished. The university has also seen ups and<br />
down in the past like other places/institutions in the country. However, just in one year,<br />
work culture in the university was not only restored to its past glory, but it achieved new<br />
heights also with accountability and time bound disposal of work. Frequent monitoring has<br />
been the key to success.<br />
<strong>University</strong> Campus Beautified<br />
The beautification of the campus was a top priority of my administration. The campus now<br />
looks very impressive with its well tended fields, housing colonies, street lights, regular<br />
water supply system, gardens with beautiful annuals, various timber, fuel and ornamental<br />
trees and hedge maintained throughout the campus.<br />
Civic Amenities Improved<br />
Civic amenities for students / other residents of the campus especially in the class IV<br />
colonies have been addressed well. During the last 2 years, streetlights, public lavatories,<br />
public water connections, etc. were remodelled. The playgrounds and new parks were<br />
developed with all required facilities.
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Faculty Promoted<br />
Long time awaited faculty promotions have been done. In this process, a total number of 73<br />
faculty members were promoted to the rank of Associate Professor and 55 faculty members<br />
were promoted to the rank of Professor during the period of my stay at the CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur.<br />
Specialized and Talented Faculty Added<br />
Faculty is the key to quality in teaching, research and extension. Long time vacant positions<br />
of Krishi Vigyan Kendras and vacant posts of SC/ST backlog were filled with specialized and<br />
talented faculty.<br />
Breeder Seed Production Programme<br />
During the period of my stay, the breeder seed production got a real boost. Under a single<br />
window system, Seed Production Centre of the <strong>University</strong> produced nucleus and breeder<br />
seeds and established its processing, storage and marketing system on modern lines. This<br />
organizational restructuring has led to strict quality control. This centre now produces total<br />
breeder seed requirements of the state for important crops like rice, wheat, soybean,<br />
groundnut, in addition to pulses and vegetables.<br />
Research Projects Added<br />
In 2007-08 and 2008-09, about 11 and 23 new ad-hoc research projects were sanctioned/<br />
financed by various agencies. Under National Horticulture Mission, projects worth rupees<br />
two crores were got sanctioned.<br />
Commercial Bio-control Lab Established<br />
Mass production of bio-control agents (Gliocladium virens, Trichoderma viride and<br />
Trichoderma harzianum) was started during my Vice-Chancellorship. Compatible strains of T.<br />
harzianum and Pseudomonas flourescens were identified and mixed formulations of these<br />
two bio-agents were tested under field condition. Mass culturing of corcyra was also taken<br />
up; university is also producing it commercially for sale in the market.<br />
Weather Forecasting and Advisory Services<br />
Agromet Advisory Service project funded by the Department of Science & Technology,<br />
Government of India is running in the Department of Agronomy. The works of weather<br />
forecasting and advisory services are being taken up. The centre has achieved successes in<br />
its forecasts to the tune of 81.8% of rainfall, 78.0% of cloud cover, 65.7% of maximum and<br />
minimum temperatures and 51.4% of wind speed.<br />
Horticultural Sale Points Opened
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In the backdrop of the promises made to the clients on their requests, regarding the garden<br />
gate delivery of improved plantation materials, a sale point for a wide range of horticultural<br />
plants, seeds, flower bouquets and regenerated material has been established.<br />
TOWARDS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER<br />
The area jurisdiction of the university was spread over 28 districts of Uttar <strong>Pradesh</strong>. A new<br />
dimension was imparted to the extension activities scenario of the university since 2006<br />
especially by way of providing agricultural technology at the doorsteps of the farmers.<br />
Two New Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) Added<br />
In the light of good work done / good performance of the various KVKs of the university,<br />
two new KVKs at Banda and Hathras have been sanctioned to the university by the ICAR in<br />
July, 2007.<br />
Extension Activities in KVKs get a boost<br />
The extension activities of various KVKs of the university in the areas of trainings, front line<br />
demonstrations, radio talks, TV talks, village adoption, etc. increased greatly during my stay<br />
as the Vice-Chancellor. I strongly motivated the extension scientists, convincing them that<br />
amongst the teaching, research and extension, extension was the most important of all.
FUTURE PROJECTIONS/VISION AS A VICE-CHANCELLOR/HOLDING<br />
OTHER SUITABLE POSITION<br />
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1. At the outset, I would like to submit that provided a suitable position /<br />
assignment, I would have an open mind on the subject and as such, would<br />
do everything possible to bring the concerned institution to the top<br />
position locally, nationally and at international levels. My urgent action<br />
would be to call for ‘SWOT’ analysis reports from all departments/units.<br />
These reports will enlighten me about the prevalent pressing problems at<br />
once. Accordingly, I can rightaway start grappling with them successfully<br />
and efficiently.<br />
2. “MY MOTO WOULD BE EXCELLENCE” IN BOTH MY WORK AS WELL AS<br />
CONDUCT. I shall function with the outlook that leadership is not position,<br />
it is action and that like magnetism/gravity, it works round the clock or 24<br />
hours. The attitude of all statutory officers/heads of departments will be<br />
oriented accordingly.<br />
3. In most institutions, there is a dire need to attend to many small things.<br />
(In life, “Small things are the big things”). Once that is done, big results<br />
will automatically happen.<br />
4. In order to monitor the quality of U.G. and P.G. instruction by teachers, and<br />
that of seminars by the students, I would go around the various colleges in<br />
a random manner at least once in a week for the above purpose.<br />
5. There may be a dire need to beautify the surroundings of the various<br />
colleges. After all, there is always a scope for improvement. As such, I will<br />
initiate all relevant measures to create a congenial atmosphere for work<br />
and relaxation.<br />
6. Various laboratories of all the colleges will be renovated and provided with<br />
modern equipment. Glass Houses and Polyhouses will be established at<br />
different Krishi Vigyan Kendras/research centres to undertake precision<br />
farming research.<br />
7. College canteens will be upgraded as Multi Purpose Students’ Centres to cater to the<br />
academic as well as co-curricular needs of both hostelers and day scholars.<br />
8. In order that irrigation is not a constraint for P.G. research, the academic<br />
departments would be asked to dig out water harvesting ponds and recycle rain<br />
harvested water for research work, possibly through gravity.
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9. Eminent persons preferably from outside the state will be invited to<br />
conduct thesis evaluation, hold thesis viva voce and oral comprehensive<br />
exam., etc.<br />
10. In case, there is a scarcity of lecture theatres in departments for P.G.<br />
classes, as is the case in many SAUs’, necessary infrastructure would be got<br />
developed soonest.<br />
11. College clubs/ semi-professional bodies need to be activated in such a way<br />
that they make their presence felt in the area by way of public service.<br />
Some debates, quizzes and sports competitions would be encouraged<br />
under their banner. Such activities on a regular basis would create a lively<br />
atmosphere in the institution and would also keep it in limelight.<br />
12. By resorting to strong and innovative steps, the university will be turned<br />
into a ragging free campus. Necessary counseling will be taken up in a big<br />
way.<br />
13. I would be addressing the faculty, students and the employees now and<br />
then, acquaint them with the university’s achievements, employees welfare<br />
agenda being executed, limitations, if any, and expectations from them visà-vis<br />
improving the university.<br />
14. A suggestion box will be got installed outside my chamber as well as in<br />
case of all heads of departments (academic and non-academic both).<br />
Suggestions from one and all to improve the affairs will be most welcome.<br />
These will be especially taken up in the Management Committee meetings<br />
followed by suitable decisions.<br />
15. The students have to be provided a free hand for handling equipment in<br />
the practicals so that they acquire necessary confidence and skills thereby<br />
enhancing their value as future scientists/teachers. Necessary monitoring<br />
will be done frequently.<br />
16. Efforts would be made to have a good computer centre with complete<br />
range of facilities in each college. It will open early and remain open till<br />
late evening.<br />
17. Online library system would be strengthened so that the teachers /<br />
scientists can scan latest literature from their rooms, itself, apart from<br />
doing so through internet.<br />
18. A Central Instruments Services Section will be set up.<br />
19. Central Instruments Laboratory of each college will be located in separate<br />
buildings.
20. Some innovations such as Best Thesis of the Year, Best U.G./P.G. student of<br />
the Year, Best Scientist / Teacher / Extension Worker of the year, etc.<br />
would be introduced to encourage/ motivate faculty/students.<br />
21. Post-graduate students would be encouraged to attend conferences and<br />
present papers.<br />
22. Debates / declamations on thought provoking themes would be arranged<br />
now and then.<br />
23. Extra-mural lectures by eminent scientists/ personalities would be<br />
arranged frequently: at least one lecture in a month.<br />
24. Collaboration at all levels in research, teaching and extension would be<br />
made a firm policy. Necessary guidelines would be prepared and<br />
implemented in letter and spirit.<br />
25. I would be co-ordinating / facilitating really adaptable kind of research<br />
with due emphasis on basic and strategic research.<br />
26. I would be visiting the departments / research centres frequently not only<br />
to interact with the scientists and monitor research but to solve their<br />
problems on the spot and motivate them/encourage them.<br />
27. I would give a personal touch to my relations with students, scientific, and<br />
other staff thereby ensuring that good workers receive my spontaneous<br />
and open appreciation and others emulate their example.<br />
28. Best Teacher Scheme(s) of ICAR/other bodies will be revived for giving a<br />
moral boost to the teachers so as to increase their efficiency.<br />
29. The university will be developed, strengthened and prepared for Best<br />
Institution Award of ICAR / other bodies.<br />
30. Central Library as well as College Libraries will adequately strengthened.<br />
31. New course programmes in various departments with the aim of selfemployment<br />
will be carefully designed and introduced. These will be<br />
started only after through and critical review and not in a random manner.<br />
32. Much emphasis will be given towards betterment of education so as to<br />
make U.G. and P.G. students competitive for challenging jobs (say<br />
corporate sector) and for taking up entrepreneurship.<br />
33. Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Integrated Plant Nutrient<br />
Management (IPNM), Organic Farming, climate change, etc. will be given<br />
focussed attention and private entrepreneurs associated to take up<br />
production and distribution of bio-agents on commercial basis.<br />
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34. In order to regularly update the competence and skills of all categories of<br />
employees, Human Resource Development Centre would be strengthened<br />
in a big way and trainings would be conducted round the year.<br />
35. I would accord my specific attention to the so called less productive<br />
scientists, going critically into their specific problems and helping them<br />
with innovative solutions.<br />
36. I would ensure submission of 2 research projects by a scientist at a given<br />
point of time. This practice would be made compulsory. Appreciation<br />
letters/certificates will be issued to all such scientists.<br />
37. I would ensure an annual review of thrust areas of research in all fields<br />
using documents such as D.A.P., Survey Reports, etc.<br />
38. <strong>University</strong> research policy would be updated / reviewed. While applied<br />
research would be encouraged, one of the objectives in every research<br />
proposal should pertain fundamental studies. There would be an absolute<br />
stress on development of very simple, convenient and cost-effective<br />
technologies for small/marginal and rainfed farmers.<br />
39. A two-day file disposal system would be introduced and strictly enforced.<br />
40. Scientists would be encouraged to attend conferences/trainings in India /<br />
abroad, encouraged to write books, prepare manuals, etc.<br />
41. Top priority will be given to the generation of internal resources thereby<br />
enhancing university’s income.<br />
42. Transparency in university administration would be made a firm policy of<br />
the university and the same would be meticulously implemented.<br />
43. Staffing pattern would be revamped and need-based redeployment will be<br />
carried out.<br />
confidence.<br />
The needful will be done after taking the employees into<br />
44. A Technology Park with a vision to display the best basket of technologies<br />
related to agriculture and allied enterprises would be set up for the benefit<br />
of farmers / other clients.<br />
45. For the growth of each discipline, faculty seminars would be made<br />
compulsory in each university department.<br />
46. A fortnightly progress monitoring system of all departments / units shall be<br />
launched. All HOD’s (including non-academic departments) / Statutory<br />
Officers would be required to submit reports to my designated<br />
followed by actual presentation(s) in the VC’s committee room.<br />
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47. Efforts would be made to convince the ICAR, etc. to set up advanced<br />
centres of study in the university.
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48. An ultra-modern Sports Centre would be established.<br />
49. The university museum would be modernized to the extent of its becoming<br />
the best in the country.<br />
50. Efforts would be made to enhance the impact factor of the university<br />
journal of research. All relevant measures would be initiated.<br />
51. Relevant press releases highlighting various achievements would be issued<br />
at least once a month. Its copies would also be sent to Raj Bhawan and the<br />
Government.<br />
52. Relevant research reports / bulletins would be got prepared regularly and<br />
made available to all related departments especially the Extension<br />
Directorate / all libraries in the country.<br />
53. All departments / KVK’s / Research Centrs will be asked to set up<br />
agricultural museums where they display their activities and significant<br />
achievements.<br />
54. Every department / research centre would be required to have a mini crop<br />
/ cafeteria / technology cafeteria / model farm.<br />
55. Every effort would be made to streamline seed production programme and<br />
seed supply chain vis-à-vis stakeholders in order that seed replacement<br />
rates at the farmers’ level get enhanced. Take all relevant and innovative<br />
measurers to achieve the above aim.<br />
56. RAWE programme would be further strengthened and experiential learning<br />
facilities expanded. Newer areas would be thrown open.<br />
57. Students’ Counselling and Placement Sections would be vastly upgraded.<br />
58. Greenery, Cleanliness and sensible parking would always be ensured in and<br />
around the university. While metallic/stone benches would be installed in<br />
parks/public areas, separate dust bins for dumping polythene and nonpolythene<br />
waste matter would be handy all over the campus.<br />
59. Extension or dissemination of technical knowledge to the farmers is the<br />
most challenging mandate of an agril. university. Unless adoption rates are<br />
enhanced, research generated may be of limited use only. Unfortunately,<br />
best brains do not want to join the area due to different reasons. I shall try<br />
my level best to attract the best persons and retain the ones who are<br />
already there employing innovative approaches / giving suitable<br />
incentives.<br />
60. I shall encourage and motivate good extension workers by instantly issuing<br />
appreciation letters / certificates. It would be done in an open manner so<br />
that others may emulate them.
61. In order that the technical messages are effectively imbibed by the clients,<br />
there is a dire need to sharpen the communication skills of the extension<br />
scientists, I would arrange for frequent and effective trainings in above<br />
direction.<br />
62. There is a dire need to develop bold, crisp, focused, location or site specific<br />
and short messages as folders / pamphlets for distribution to the farmers.<br />
As of now, the available items seem to be lengthy, elaborate, general and<br />
written in low fonts. Above initiative may greatly enhance the productivity<br />
of training material.<br />
63. In many training camps, I have observed that, at the end of a lecture, no<br />
follow up written material is distributed to the farmers. Keeping in view the<br />
ultimate success of an extension activity by way of adaptation, the take<br />
home material is very important. I shall make the above process<br />
mandatory.<br />
64. Extension specialists have to be especially trained to present their matter<br />
in either simple Hindi or local dialects. As of now, situation is very messy as<br />
the scientists are using, a lot of English which runs against the ultimate<br />
spirit of quick adoption.<br />
65. Keeping in view the various bottlenecks vis-à-vis adoption, I would throw<br />
the idea of setting up Human Resource Development Centre within the<br />
Directorate of Extension Education. The centre may fully address the<br />
training needs of extension staff.<br />
66. Very often, the questions posed by the farmers during training camps<br />
pertain various departments of the Govt. In case, the concerned officers<br />
are not present, the scientists have to face an embarrassing situation. I will<br />
ensure that invariably, the representatives of line departments, are also<br />
present on above occasions.<br />
67. Demonstration is the most effective extension method. I shall prevail upon<br />
the scientists to include practicals / demonstrations as an integral part of<br />
their extension lectures.<br />
68. Seeking feedback from farmers / trainers in a training course / camp would<br />
be made compulsory. The Director of Extension would be asked to examine<br />
the feedbacks personally followed by suitable remedial measures.<br />
69. Crop demonstrations are an effective tool of extension. I shall try to double<br />
their number. Areas so far not covered, would be taken up.<br />
70. Mini Technology Information Centre (ATICs’) cum Museum would be set up<br />
at all Krishi Vigyan Kendras. Items such as seeds / seedlings of improved<br />
varieties, vermiculture, vermicompost, mushroom seed, farm products, etc.<br />
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would be made available to the people. Relevant technologies would also<br />
be displayed.<br />
71. The soil, water, manure, fertilizer and products testing services at the<br />
Krishi Vigyan kendras would be strengthened. These services have become<br />
the dire need of the hour. This would become one of my top priorities.<br />
72. Using audio-visual aids, etc. is quite fine. But for more important is the<br />
quality / content of teaching material as suited to the actual needs of<br />
targeted audience. Same material may not be good enough for all types of<br />
audiences. A committee with eminent persons on it would be formed to<br />
examine the issue critically and make recommendations.<br />
73. Preferably, a lecture should be of 1.5 hours duration. At least, first 10<br />
minutes should be devoted to finding out the actual needs of farmers vis-àvis<br />
their specific agricultural scenario. Lecture content may be modified<br />
accordingly. Last half an hour should be exclusively devoted to interaction.<br />
I will discuss my views with the extension faculty and arrive at a<br />
consensus.<br />
74. Validation / refinement of research work at KVK farms would be given due<br />
weightage. Gaps in research / extension would be properly identified and<br />
relevant experiments started/ <strong>info</strong>rmations generated<br />
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75. Extension helpline(s) system would be further streamlined and<br />
strengthened.<br />
76. Animal Health Clinic Centre / Veterinary Hospital will be strengthened and<br />
rural camps frequently organized for adoption of preventive and curative<br />
measures against various animal diseases.<br />
77. An ambulatory clinic for treatment of animal disorders / diseases in remote<br />
rural areas would be put into operation.<br />
78. Greater emphasis will be laid on fast dissemination of various technologies<br />
to uplift the socio-economic status of the farming community.<br />
79. Depending upon the needs of our clients, new departments/ centres would<br />
be opened after due debate/brainstorming without in any way disturbing<br />
the basic structure of the colleges/university.<br />
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SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO CORPORATE LIFE OF<br />
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS AS HOSTEL WARDEN, UNDER-GRADUATE<br />
DHAULADHAR HOSTEL (1998-2001)<br />
I served as the Warden of Undergraduate Dhauladhar Hostel for almost 3.5 years<br />
(May 6, 1998- Nov. 19, 2001). I left no stones unturned to work with the aim of<br />
turning this hostel into the best hostel of the <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur. Some of the<br />
notable innovations / contributions made are briefly described below. I am<br />
happy to state that my work was highly appreciated by the then as well as the<br />
next Honourable Vice-Chancellor.<br />
1. At my initiative, a new dimension was added to the Hostel Nite Function<br />
during October, 1998 and this was by way of introduction of Cultural<br />
Contests. The idea turned out to be a great success as judged by the record<br />
number of participants.<br />
2. There were no boards/plates indicating various parts/areas of the hostel<br />
when I assumed charge. I took an immediate initiative and got all areas<br />
labeled prominently.<br />
3. There was no Hostel Reading Room when I joined. The same was set up with<br />
a number of magazines/news papers and nice curtains/furniture. At my<br />
initiative, each boarder agreed to contribute Rs.5/- every month and that is<br />
how the facility was run smoothly.<br />
4. The water filtration equipment Aqua Guard had been lying in disuse due to<br />
some defect in it. I had to make a lot of efforts to contact the suppliers and<br />
finally arranged to send the equipment to Shimla and Kangra for effecting<br />
necessary repairs. It was functioning well till the end of my tenure as<br />
warden.<br />
5. The hostel building/rooms were in terrible condition when I joined. With the<br />
co-operation of the Estate Cell, the entire complex was spruced up within 2<br />
months. Dining hall, kitchen, common room, galleries, corridors, etc., were<br />
got whitewashed; the cupboards in all rooms were painted; latches were<br />
replaced; stairs were repaired as well as painted. Many doors and windows<br />
were got repaired as well as painted. Several rooms and other areas had<br />
broken parts with no window/ ventilator glass panes. I was able to get most<br />
of them replaced soon.<br />
6. Most of the rooms had defective electric sockets and switches. The same<br />
were got replaced within a short period.
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7. Geysers in the bathrooms had been out of order for a few years. I took up<br />
the matter with the Students’ Welfare Officer, HPKV, Palampur and he was<br />
kind enough to sanction some money for the purpose. All the geysers were<br />
made operational soon.<br />
8. Cleanliness standard of the hostel was rather poor when I assumed charge.<br />
At the first instance, I tried to motivate the students strongly in the matter.<br />
There was a good response. Soon, I realized the necessity of placing one<br />
dust-bin on each and every hostel corridor, common room, dining room, etc. I<br />
approached the President, Inner Wheel Club (Mrs. Chhandra Kanwaljeet),<br />
Palampur for some help in the matter. The help came and soon we were able<br />
to arrange 12 beautiful bamboo dust bins and the same were soon placed in<br />
all strategic areas of the hostel.<br />
9. There were problems with wash basins, taps, bathroom mirrors, and flush<br />
systems in the hostel toilets. All these items were soon got set right by my<br />
persistent efforts.<br />
10. There was overgrown grass all over the hostel premises when I joined. I<br />
prevailed upon my staff as well as students to lend a helping hand to<br />
beautity the surroundings. The help came in ample measure and the<br />
premises soon received a face lift. Now it was our policy not to allow grass to<br />
overgrow and maintain it low by regular attention. This also helped to<br />
reduce the leopard menace/hiding in the area. The NSS In-Charge of the<br />
College of Agriculture was requested to come to our rescue by arranging an<br />
NSS camp for removing bushes near our hostel. A camp was organized and it<br />
certainly improved the matter further. The In-Charge NSS was requested to<br />
hold such camps in future also.<br />
11. I took initiative to set up a Volley-ball court on the hostel promises. The<br />
Students’ Welfare Officer was kind enough to provide the necessary facilities.<br />
12. With a view to beautifying the premises, Mr. Ritesh Gupta, a senior student<br />
volunteered his services. I encouraged the boy and appointed him as the In-<br />
Charge, Land-scaping. He soon came up with an elaborate plan in<br />
consultation with his expert teachers. The same was gradually translated<br />
into action. The hostel gardener worked under his/our guidance. Some pretty<br />
pots were procured and were planted with some beautiful material. These<br />
were artistically placed at the hostel building entrance, gallery and the<br />
passage leading to the common room.
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13. In order to maintain a regular and an effective communication channel with<br />
the young boarders on all issues pertaining further improvement of hostel<br />
life, a suggestion box was installed outside the common room at my instance.<br />
14. The mess system, so for had been running without any mess rules/bye<br />
laws/guidelines. In order to tone up the system, I formed a students'<br />
committee to deliberate the subject deeply and then design a package of<br />
guidelines. I helped them by providing various inputs. The matter passed<br />
through various stages including the general house stage and ultimately the<br />
package was adopted with suitable modifications. A salient feature of these<br />
rules is that is defines the powers as well as duties of all concerned i.e. Mess<br />
Manager, Mess Committee members, Auditors, the Cook, the Warden vis-avis<br />
the Mess System. There was so much ambiguity in these matters earlier.<br />
15. In order to run the Reading Room facility effectively, a new position of<br />
Reading Room Secretary was created at my instance.<br />
16. Several innovative routine measures were pushed through e.g. lighting of<br />
game courts, provision of fans in the rooms, wire gauge shuttering in the<br />
doors and windows of rooms, repair of ceilings, replacement of study tables<br />
and chairs, modification of servant rooms, construction of concrete benches<br />
in the open areas, etc. Most of these items were completed before my term<br />
as Warden ended.
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ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / TRAININGS/ WORKSHOPS<br />
UNDERGONE<br />
1. Fertilizer Orientation Course, (conducted jointly by IFFCO and PAU, Ludhiana), Punjab<br />
<strong>Agricultural</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Ludhiana (June 2-4, 1975). (3 days)<br />
2. Workshop on Patent Awareness, HPKV, Palampur (May 16, 2001). (1 days)<br />
3. Training Workshop on, “Eco-regional Integrated Nutrient management”, IISS, Bhopal<br />
(May 9-13, 2000). (5 days)<br />
4. Workshop on “Upgradation of Communication Skills”, HPKV, Palampur (May 19-25,<br />
1999). (7days)<br />
5. Training Programme on, “STCR Computer Package”, IISS, Bhopal (Jan. 13-22, 1998). (10<br />
days)<br />
6. Two week refresher course on, “Chemical, Physical and Biological Transformations in<br />
Soils under Rice-Wheat Cropping System”, Punjab <strong>Agricultural</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Ludhiana 1997.<br />
(13 days) (Ja. 23-Feb. 04, 1997)<br />
7. Two week course on, “Watershed Management in Hills”, H.P. <strong>Agricultural</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Palampur 1993. (8 days) (Nov. 20-27, 1993)<br />
8. One week course on, “Rhizosphere Biology and Soil Productivity”, Indian <strong>Agricultural</strong><br />
Research Institute, New Delhi 1989. (10 days) (May 22 to May 31, 1990)<br />
9. Two week refresher course on “Soil Physical Analysis”, Indian <strong>Agricultural</strong> Research<br />
Institute, New Delhi 1984. (13 days)<br />
10. Three week winter school on “Emerging trends in Fertilizer Use Technology”, Rajasthan<br />
College of Agriculture, Maharana Partap <strong>University</strong> of Agriculture and Technology,<br />
Udaipur, (Nov. 22 Dec. 12, 2001). (21 days)<br />
11. Three week refresher course on, “Mountain Agroecosystem Management”, College of<br />
Agriculture, <strong>CSK</strong> H.P. Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur (July 5-25, 2002) (21 days)<br />
12. Three week international course on, “Irrigation and Fertigation in Controlled<br />
Environment, “Beit Dagan near Tel Aviv (Israel) (Nov. 11-Dec., 04, 2003).<br />
13. Specialized Training Programme on Skill Upgradation in Prog./Project Priority Setting,<br />
Strategic Planning & Management & Computer Application, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur (Dec.,<br />
20-21, 2003) (11 days)<br />
14. Training course on, “Personality Development & Students' Counselling, “(Oct. 1-15,<br />
2003), <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur (7 days net).<br />
15. Attended 6 day Basic Course, in the Art of Giving at Palampur (HP), 2002.
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16. Training workshop on Building Capacity for Students’ Centered Learning (Aug. 21-22,<br />
2009) was organized under the Indo-US Knowledge Initiative Prog. (ICAR), at CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur (2 days). Also served as Chief Guest at Inaugural Ceremony (Aug. 21, 2008) and<br />
delivered the keynote address. Also, chaired a Technical Session on above date.<br />
17. Attended NCAP and NAFED sponsored training programme on WTO Issues, Codex<br />
Standards, SPS Measures : Implications for Agril. Producers and Exporters (July 8-9,<br />
2008), CSAUAT, Kanpur (2 days). Also served as Chief Guest and delivered keynote<br />
address.<br />
18. Attended Trainers’ Training Programme on, “Production technology, post harvesting,<br />
processing, value addition and marketing of medicinal and aromatic plants, CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur (Mar. 28, 2008). Also served as Chief Guest and delivered a talk, “Present<br />
scenario and future prospectus of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants”.
Contribution to Package of Practices of the <strong>University</strong> (<strong>CSK</strong>HPKV,<br />
Palampur, HP)<br />
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Theme<br />
Soil test and yield target concept based<br />
fertilizer recommendations for oilseed<br />
crops (raya, toria)<br />
Soil test and yield target concept based<br />
fertilizer recommendations for maize<br />
crop<br />
Soil test and yield target concept based<br />
fertilizer recommendations for soybean<br />
crop<br />
Particulars regarding release<br />
Agro- Officers Workshop: 10.12.2000<br />
Agro- Officers Workshop: 26.4.2003<br />
Released in April, 2006
Important Research Publications in National / International Journals<br />
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1 Suri, V.K. and Datta, B. 1995. Linseed oil coated urea and ammelide as<br />
slow release nitrogenous fertilizers. J. Indian. Soc. Soil Sci. 43(4): 615-<br />
618.<br />
2 Suri, V.K. and Pramanik, P. 1995. Effect of inoculation with Pleurotus<br />
sajor-caju on nitrogen status of alkali treated rice husk. Indian J.<br />
Microbiol. 35(2): 109-113.<br />
3 Suri, V.K. and Puri, U.K. 1997. Effect of phosphorus application with and<br />
without FYM on rainfed-fed maize wheat maize sequence. Indian J. Agric.<br />
Sci. 67(1):13-15.<br />
4 Suri, V.K. and Verma, T.S. 1999. Targeted yield concept in a maize wheat<br />
cropping system for efficient and economic fertilizer use and native<br />
fertility build up in a Typic Hapludalf. J. Indian Soc. Soil Sci. 47(1):67-72.<br />
5 Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S. and Jai Paul. 2002. Nutrient efficiencies and their<br />
evaluation in Bhawani toria (Brassica rapa var. napus) on farmers’ fields<br />
for prescription based fertilizer recommendations. Indian J. Agric. Sci.<br />
72(8): 464-466.<br />
6 Verma, T.S. and Suri, V.K. 2002. Prescription based fertilizer<br />
recommendations for rice, maize and wheat in different agro-climatic<br />
zones of <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>. J. Ind. Soc. Soil Sci. 50(3): 272-277.<br />
7 Jaggi, R.C., Suri, V.K. and Dixit, S.P. 2003. Comparative performance of<br />
S and non-S containing phosphatic fertilizers in chilli in an acid Alfisol.<br />
Indian J. Agric. Sci. 73(1):49-50.<br />
8 Sharma, R.P., Suri, V.K. and Datt, N. 2001. Integrated nutrient<br />
management in summer barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) in a cold desert of<br />
<strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>. Indian J. Agric. Sci. 71(2): 752-755.<br />
9 Jha, Sarita, Suri, V.K. and Verma, T.S. 1997. Response of rain-fed maize<br />
to integrated nutrient management based on targeted yield concept in a<br />
Typic Hapludalf. J. Indian. Soc. Soil Sci. 45(3): 603-605.<br />
10 Suri, V.K. 2007. Perespectives in soil health management – A looking<br />
glass. J. Ind. Soc. Soil Sci. 55 (4) : 436-443.<br />
11 Jaipal, Sandal; Sanjeev, K.; Suri, V. K. and Dhiman, A. K. 2008.<br />
Verification of fertilizer recommendation models for conjoint use of<br />
organic and inorganic fertilizers for specific yield in rainfed soybean<br />
(Glycine max) - wheat (Triticum aestivum) cropping sequence. Ind. J.
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Agric. Sci. 78 (7): 622-624.<br />
12 Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K., Sandal, Sanjeev and Paul, Jai. 2005. Validation<br />
of fertilizer adjustment equations based on targeted yield concept in wet<br />
temperate zone of <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>. Ind. J. Agri. Sci. 75(10) : 654-657.<br />
13 Sandal, Sanjeev K., Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K., Bhushan Lov and Baghla,<br />
Kanika. 2007.<br />
Validation of Fertilizer adjustment equations of wheat<br />
(Triticum aestivum) grown under rainfed conditions with conservation<br />
tillage and seed soaking in <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>. Ind. J. Agric. Sci. 77(4) :<br />
250-252.<br />
14 Jaipal, Sandal, Sanjiv, K., Suri, V.K. and Dhiman, A.K. 2008. Validation of<br />
fertilizer adjustment equations based on yield target concept and<br />
complementary use of organics and bio-fertilizers along with inorganic<br />
fertilizers in rainfed maize (Zea mays)-wheat (Triticum aestivum) system<br />
in wet temperate zone of <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>. Ind. J. Agric. Sci. 78(6) :<br />
490-494.<br />
15 Suri, V.K. and Puri, U.K. 1994. Lantana as a potential manure for brown<br />
sarson. Ann. Agric. Res. 15(4) : 497-498.<br />
16 Suri, V.K. and Puri, U.K. 1994. Blue green algae as a potential biofertilizer<br />
for rice. Ann. Agric. Res. 15(4) : 502-503.<br />
17 Verma, T.S., Sandal, Sanjeev, K., Suri, V.K. and Jaipaul. 2007.<br />
Verification of IPNS based fertilizer adjustment equations of maize and<br />
wheat in wet temperate zone of <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>. Him. J. Agric. Res.<br />
33(1) : 27-30.<br />
19 Puri, U.K. and Suri, V.K. 1994. Studies on wheat based cropping systems<br />
under rainfed conditions of H.P. Ann. Agric. Res. 15(3) : 365-367.<br />
20 Goswami, K.P. and Suri, V.K. 1983. Carbon fertilization: Influence of<br />
simulated field soil respiration on soybean crop in the tropics. Intern. J.<br />
Trop. Agri. 1(1): 33-40.<br />
21 Suri, V.K. 1996. Improving nutritional status of rice husk through<br />
chemical and biological treatments. Indian J. Anim. Res. 30 (1): 15-19.<br />
22 Suri, V.K. and Goswami, K.P. 1982. Influence of soil released carbon<br />
dioxide on field grown corn. Van Vigyan, 20(1&2): 5-12<br />
23 Suri, V.K. and Puri, U.K. 1991. Response of blue-green algae (BGA) in wet<br />
land rice culture in <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>, India. IRRI News Letter, 16(5): 17-<br />
18.
66<br />
24 Suri, V.K. and Goswami, K.P. 1992. Effect of hoeing on simulated soil<br />
microbial respiration. Van Vigyan, 30(3&4): 171-174.<br />
25 Jaggi, R.C., Suri V.K. and Kanwal, R.S. 1994. Sulphur transformation<br />
behaviour of an acid alfisol. Crop Res. 8(2): 269-275.<br />
26 Jaggi, R.C., Suri V.K. and Sharma, D.K. 1994. Sulphur response in raya<br />
under high soil fertility conditions of acid alfisols. New Agriculturist, 5(1):<br />
109-112.<br />
27 Suri, V.K. and Datta, B. 1994. Effect of inoculation with Volvariella<br />
volvacea on nitrogen status of alkali treated rice husk. Res. Develop. Rptr.<br />
11 (1&2): 38-42.<br />
28 Suri, V.K. and Pramanik, P. 1995. Performance of certain fertilizer<br />
materials developed for slow nutrient release in maize. Crop Res. 9(1):<br />
69-77.<br />
29 Suri, V.K., Puri, U.K. and Jaggi, R.C. 1995. Fertility management in rainfed<br />
maize-wheat cropping system in sub-tropical tract of <strong>Himachal</strong><br />
<strong>Pradesh</strong>. Crop Res. 10(3): 236-241.<br />
30 Suri V.K., Jaggi, R.C. and Puri, U.K. 1995. Response of irrigated rice to<br />
blue green algae in the presence and absence of nitrogen and its residual<br />
effect on wheat. Crop Res. 9(3): 403-406.<br />
31 Suri, V.K., Pramanik, P. and Datta, B. 1996. Effect of inoculation with cow<br />
dung on nitrogen status of alkali treated rice husk. Ann. Biol. 12(2): 344-<br />
347.<br />
32 Suri, V.K. and Verma, T.S. 2000. Nutrient efficiencies and their evaluation<br />
in maize (cv. Parvati) and wheat (cv. Aradhana) on farmers' fields for<br />
prescription based fertilizer recommendations. Res. on Crops. 1(2): 128-<br />
132.<br />
33 Suri, V.K. and Jha, Sarita, 1996. Complementary use of FYM in rainfed<br />
maize based on yield target concept. Ann. Agri-Bio. Res. 1(1&2):1-10.<br />
34 Suri, V.K., Puri, U.K. and Biswas, S.B. 1997. Response of maize wheat<br />
sequence to mineral fertilizers and application of FYM only in maize under<br />
rain-fed sub tropical environment. Crop Res. 13(1): 7-11.<br />
35 Suri, V.K., Jha Sarita and Verma, T.S. 1997. Efficient and economic<br />
fertilization of rainfed maize for its specific yield through soil testing and<br />
integrated nutrient management. Crop Res. 13(1) : 59-67.<br />
36 Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S., Paul, Jai and Sandal, Sanjeev. 2004. Validation of
67<br />
fertilizer adjustment equations based on targetted yield concept for<br />
rainfed soybean grown under wet temperate zone of <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>.<br />
Crop Res. 29(3): 411-415.<br />
37 Suri, V.K., Chander, Girish, Choudhry, Anil, K. and Verma T.S. 2006. Coinoculation<br />
of VA-mycorrhizae (VAM) and phosphate solubilizing bacteria<br />
(PSB) in enhancing phosphorus supply to wheat in a Typic Hapludalf.<br />
Crop Res. 31(3) : 357-36.<br />
38 Suri, V.K. and Tewari, A.N. 2007. Ensuring livelihood security of low<br />
resource farmers of Uttar <strong>Pradesh</strong> through appropriate technology<br />
interventions. J. Farming Systems. Res. 13(2) : 151-161<br />
39 Suri, V.K., Jha, Sarita and Verma, T.S. 1998. Efficient and economic<br />
fertilization of rainfed maize-wheat system for its specific yield through<br />
soil testing and integrated nutrient management. In Proceedings: 16th<br />
World Congress of Soil Science, Montpellier (France), Aug. 20-26, 1988.<br />
40. Suri, V.K. and Verma, T.S. 2000. Yield targeting in maize wheat cropping<br />
sequence and build up of fertility in an alfisol.<br />
In Proceedings:<br />
International Symposium on Sustainable Agriculture in Hill Areas, HPKV,<br />
Palampur (India), Oct. 29-31, 1998 pp. 54-56.<br />
41 Suri, V.K. and Paul, Jai. 2001. Soil test based long-term fertilization for<br />
specific yield, efficient and economic fertilizer use and build up of native<br />
fertility in maize-wheat system in a mountain alfisol. In Proceedings: 12th<br />
World Fertilizer Congress, Beijing (China), Aug. 3-9, 2001.<br />
42 Suri, V.K. and Verma T.S. 2002. Complementary use of FYM and<br />
Biofertilizers for specific yield and quality in rainfed maize-wheat cropping<br />
system. In Proceedings: National Seminar on Science Industry Interface<br />
on Maize Production, Processing and Utilization, HPKV, Palampur, Nov. 3-<br />
4, 2000 / Advances in Maize Prodn. Tech. (eds. C.P. Awasthi) & Quality<br />
Improvement, Proc. NSM-2k, pp 85-89.<br />
43 Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S. and Gupta, M.K. 2002. Complementary use of FYM<br />
and biofertilizers for specific yield in rainfed soybean-wheat cropping<br />
system. In Proceedings: National Seminar on “Development and use of<br />
Biofertilizers, Biopesticides and Organic Manures”, BCKVV, Kalyani (W.B.),<br />
Nov. 10-12, 2000/ Supplementary Volume, PP 18-21.<br />
44 Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K. and Paul, Jai. 2002. Results of participatory<br />
diagnosis of constraints and opportunities (PDCO) Based Trials from the<br />
state of <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>. Project Report. In: Development of Farmers’<br />
Resource based integrated Plant Nutrient supply systems. Eds. A. Subba
68<br />
Rao and S. Srivastava, IISS, Bhopal. pp. 100-103.<br />
45 Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K. and Paul, Jai. 2002. Soil test and fertilizer<br />
recommendations for crops in <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>. In Proceedings: North<br />
Zone Regional Training Workshop on Soil Testing for Balanced and<br />
Integrated Use of Fertilizers and Manures, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur, pp 11-<br />
20.<br />
46 Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K., Sandal, Sanjeev and Paul, Jai. 2004. Fertilizer<br />
recommendations based on Targeted Yield Concept in <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>.<br />
In Proceedings: North Zone Regional Training Workshop on Soil Testing<br />
for Balanced and Integrated Use of Fertilizers and Manures, PAU,<br />
Ludhiana (Sep. 23-24, 2003), pp 98-105.<br />
47 Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K., Sandal, Sanjeev and Paul, Jai. 2004. Evaluation<br />
of soil test methods for the determination of available phosphorus and<br />
potassium in soils of <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>. In Proceedings: North Zone<br />
Regional Training Workshop on Soil Testing for Balanced and Integrated<br />
use of Fertilizers and Manures, PAU, Ludhiana (Sep. 23-24, 2003), pp 42-<br />
58.<br />
48 Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S., Paul, Jai, Sandal, Sanjeev and Gupta, M.K. 2004.<br />
2006). Prescription and IPNS based fertilizer recommendations for maize,<br />
wheat, raya and soybean in wet temperate zone of <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>,<br />
India. In Proceedings : International Symposium on Balanced Fertilization<br />
: pp. 101-103 (PAU, Ludhiana, India, Nov. 22-26, 2006.<br />
49 Suri, V.K. 2007. Scope of commercialization of indigenous technology for<br />
organic farming ( Invited paper ). Proceedings: National Symposium<br />
“Recent trends in organic farming” (Sept. 11-12, 2007), pp. 231-244,<br />
Pune.<br />
50 Suri, V.K., Chand Mukesh and Pal, Samir. 2007. Reducing green house<br />
gas emissions through market based solutions (Invited paper). In :<br />
Combat climate change through market driven strategies. Convention on<br />
Corporate Response to Climate Change, pp. 249-58. Palampur (HP) (June<br />
8-10, 2007).<br />
51 Suri, V.K. 2008. Utilization of agricultural solid wastes for soil<br />
amendments (Invited paper). In proceedings of 5 th IAUA National<br />
Symposium (Sept. 25-26, 2008) on environmental pollution and its effect<br />
on agril. production and human health. pp. 20-32. Allahabad Agril. Instt.<br />
Deemed <strong>University</strong>, Allahabad.<br />
52 Suri, V.K. 2002. Determination of available M o in soils. In : Practical<br />
Manual on Micronutrients Analysis, Dept. of Soil Science, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV,
69<br />
Palampur (H.P.).<br />
53 Suri, V.K., Kumar, Munish, Singh, D.P. and Singh, R.A. 2007. Scope,<br />
importance and marketing status of medicinal and aromatic plants. In<br />
Proceedings: National Seminar on Management of Medicinal and Aromatic<br />
Plants in Farming Systems Perspective. pp 1-7, CSAUAT, Kanpur March<br />
20-22, 2007.<br />
54 Yadav, J.P., Tewari, A.N. and Suri, V.K. edited. 2007. Edited Proceedings<br />
: National seminar (March 28-29, 2007) on “Recent Advances in Mech.<br />
Engg., College of Agril. Engineering, Etawah, CSAUAT, Kanpur : 150 pp<br />
Publishers : CSAUAT, Kanpur<br />
55 Suri, V.K. 2007. Future scenario of hi-tech agriculture: Extension<br />
Implications. Vision Invited Lecture delivered during CIMAP Technology<br />
Festival and Foundation Day, Lucknow (Aug. 11, 2007). In Gyanunkur – A<br />
compilation of Institute Seminars by CIMAP, Lucknow scientists, guest<br />
speakers and visiting scientists (Jan.-Dec. 2007). CIMAP, Lucknow. pp.<br />
30-32.<br />
56 Verma, T.S., Sharma, Sanjay Kumar, Kumar, Pradeep, Suri, V.K., Sandal,<br />
Sanjeev, Muralidharan, Y. and Sankhyan, N.K. 2007. Tech. Bull. : Soil test<br />
based crop response – an approach for fertilizer recommendations based<br />
on targeted yield concept – A success story in <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>. <strong>CSK</strong><br />
<strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong> Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, H.P., p. : 1-76.<br />
57 Sandal, Sanjeev, Saroch, Kapil, Suri, V.K., Sankhyan, Narender, Jaggi,<br />
R.C. and Sharma, Pradeep Kr. 2008. Tech. Bull. : Varsha ke pani ka<br />
sanrakshan avum sanchaya (Hindi). <strong>CSK</strong> <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong> Krishi<br />
Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, H.P., p. : 1-26.<br />
58 Suri, V.K., Choudhry, Anil, K., Chander, Girish, Verma, T.S., Srivastava,<br />
M. and Singh, Sheory. 2009. Population dynamics of VAM fungi in<br />
temperate soils of <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>. Agro-Pedology 19(2), 117-120<br />
59 Suri, V.K., Choudhary, Anil, K.,Girish chander, Verma, T.S., Gupta, M.K.<br />
and Datt, N. 2011. Improving phosphorus use through co-inoculation of<br />
vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal (VAM) fungi and phosphate solubilizing<br />
bacteria (PSB) in maize an an acid alfisol. Communications in Soil Science<br />
and Plant Analysis 42: 2265-2273<br />
60 Sandal, Sanjeev, K., Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K. and Jai Paul. 2006.<br />
Prescription based fertilizer recommendations through frontline<br />
demonstrations on toria (Brassica rapa cv. DK-1) in low hills of <strong>Himachal</strong><br />
<strong>Pradesh</strong>, India. In Proceedings: International Symposium on Balanced<br />
Fertilization for sustaining crop productivity. PAU, Ludhiana, Nov. 22-25,
70<br />
2006, pp. 316-317.<br />
61 Sandal, Sanjeev, K., Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K., Bhushan, Luv and Baghla,<br />
Kanika. 2006. Effect of integrated nutrient management on productivity of<br />
wheat (Triticum aestivum) in an acid alfisol. In Proceedings: National<br />
seminar on Integrated Nutrient Management for Balanced Fertilization,<br />
<strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur (H.P.), Nov. 17-18, 2006 pp. 159.<br />
62 Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K., Sandal, Sanjeev, K., Jaipaul and Bhushan, Luv.<br />
2006. Development of IPNS based fertilizer adjustment equations for<br />
linseed, wheat and okra in wet temperate zone of <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>. In<br />
Proceedings : National Seminar on Integrated Nutrient Management for<br />
Balanced Fertilization, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur (HP), Nov. 17-18, 2006, pp.<br />
180.<br />
63 Suri, V.K., Sandal, Sanjeev, and Saroch, Kapil. 2009. Soil and water<br />
conservation measures in relation to changing climate. In: Proceedings of<br />
Seminar on Soil and Water Conservation in <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong> held at<br />
Barog (Solan) (Mar. 23-24, 2009) – an invited paper (In Press).<br />
64 Jaipal, Sandal, S.K. and Suri, V.K. 2008. Validation of fertilizer<br />
adjustment equations based on yield target concept and complementary<br />
use of organics and biofertilizers in rainfed maize-wheat system in a<br />
mountain acid soil of H.P. J. Rural and Agric. Res. 8 : 87-90.<br />
65 Suri, V.K., Singh, D.P., Prakash, H.G. and Singh, R.A. 2008. Edited<br />
Proceedings : National Seminar (Mar. 20-22, 2007) : Harnessing Plant<br />
Bio-diversity, Marketing and Export Potential of Medicinal and Aromatic<br />
Plants in India, 165 pp. Publishers : CSAUAT, Kanpur<br />
66 Datt, N., Bhardwaj, K.K.R. and Suri, V.K. 1996. In-vitro and in vivo<br />
decomposition of legume green manures. Ann. Agri. Bio Res. 1 (1&2) :11-<br />
14.<br />
67 Datt, N., Dev, S.P. and Suri, V.K. 2001. Carbon and nitrogen<br />
mineralization behaviour covering different plant materials in an acid<br />
alfisol. Crop Res. 22(3) : 432-436.<br />
68. Suri, V.K. 2009. Role of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) in<br />
meeting phosphorus needs of important crops and cropping systems. In:<br />
Proceedings 1 st Indian Agril. Scientists and Farmers’ Congress on<br />
Technological Innovations for Enhancing Agril. Production held at the CCS<br />
Univ. Meerut (Oct. 03-04, 2009) – An Invited/. Lead Paper (In Press).<br />
69. Suri, V.K., Sandal, S.K., Saroch, Kapil and Sharma, Pradeep K. 2009.<br />
Land degradation : A menace to soil health and productivity.<br />
(Lead/Invited Paper). In: Proceedings of All India Seminar on
71<br />
Watershed Management and Efficient Micro-Irrigation in mountainous<br />
Indian Himalayas, Dehradun (Oct. 24-25, 2009): An invited paper (In<br />
press).<br />
70. Choudhary, Anil K. and Suri V.K. 2009. Effect of organic manures and<br />
inorganic fertilizers on productivity, nutrient uptake and soil fertility in rice<br />
(Oryza sativa)-wheat (Triticum aestivum) crop sequence in western<br />
Himalayas. Current Advances in Agril. Sciences 1(2) : 65-69.<br />
71. Suri, V.K. 2010. Role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AM) in sustainable<br />
cropping systems in relation to food security. (Lead/Invited paper). In:<br />
Proceedings of International Conference on Role of Biomolecules in Food<br />
Security and Health Improvement, BHU, Varanasi (Feb. 17-20, 2010): An<br />
invited/ lead paper (In Press).<br />
72. Kumar, Pradeep, Sharma, Sanjay, K. and Suri, V.K. 2008. Prescription<br />
based fertilizer adjustment in soybean – A boon for the farmers of low<br />
hills sub-montane zone of <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>. In Proceedings : National<br />
Seminar on Policy Interventions for Promotion of Balanced Fertilizers and<br />
Integrated Nutrient Management, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur, April 10-11, 2008<br />
/ Integrated Nutrient Management – A key to sustain soil quality and crop<br />
productivity (eds. S.P. Sharma and others). Proc. NSPBFINN-2008, pp 89-<br />
91.<br />
73. Suri, V.K. and Choudhary Anil, K. 2010. Comparative performance of VA<br />
mycorrhizal (VAM) fungi and applied phosphorus in wheat under<br />
controlled environment in a P deficient acid alfisol. Progressive Agri 10(1)<br />
: 23-28.<br />
74. Suri, V.K., Choudhary, Anil K., Chander, Girish and Verma, T.S. 2011.<br />
Influence of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and applied<br />
phosphorus on root colonization in wheat and plant nutrient dynamics in a<br />
phosphorus deficient acid Alfisol of Western Himalayas. Communications<br />
in Soil Science and Plant Analysis ,42:1177-118<br />
75. Jaipaul, Suri V. K., Sandal, Sanjeev K. and Choudhary, Anil K. 2011.<br />
Evaluation of targeted precision model for soybean and toria crops. on<br />
farmers” fields under sub-humid North- Western Himalayas.<br />
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. In Press)<br />
76. 77. Suri, V K . K. and and Choudhary, Kumar, Anil.2011. K. 2011.Fertilizer Managing water economy resources through for VAM food<br />
fungi security under in changing STCR targeted climatic scenario. yield model In : in Climate maize-wheat-maize change and Food crop<br />
sequence Security in in India(Proceedings Himalayan acid alfisol. of National Communications Symposium in on Soil Food Science Security and in<br />
Plant context Analysis of Changing ( Accepted) Climate, Oct. 30-Nov 01, 2010,CSAUAT, Kanpur,<br />
india),112-126.
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RESEARCH PAPERS IN PIPELINE<br />
1. Suri, V.K., Choudhary, Anil K., Chander Girish and Verma, T.S. 2009.<br />
Effect of VA mycorrhizal fungi and phosphorus application through STCR<br />
precision model on crop productivity, nutrient uptake and soil fertility in<br />
soybean (Glycine max)-wheat (Triticum aestivum) soybean crop sequence<br />
in an acid alfisol. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis<br />
(Communicated).<br />
2. Jaipal, Suri, V.K. and Sandal, S.K. 2010. Balanced use of nutrients and<br />
their build-up in a Typic Hapludalf under maize (Zea mays)-wheat<br />
(Triticum aestivum) cropping sequence. Progressive Agri.<br />
(Communicated).<br />
3. Kumar, Anil, Parmar,D.K. and Suri, V K. 2011. Effect of boron fertilizer<br />
and organic manure on autumn cauliflower in Western Himalayas.<br />
Progressive Agri. (Communicated).<br />
4. Suri, V. K.,Choudhary, Anil K and Girish Chander. 2011. Effect of VAM<br />
fungi and applied phosphorus through STCR precision model on growth,<br />
yield and nutrient dynamics in maize in an acid Alfisol. Progressive Agri.<br />
(Communicated).<br />
5. Thakur, Surrinder,Choudhary, Anil K and Suri, V. K .2011.Technology<br />
transfer model on integrated nutrient management technology for<br />
sustainable crop production in high value cash crops and vegetables in<br />
North Western Himalayas. Communications in Soil Science and Plant<br />
Analysis. (Communicated).
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Technical/extension/popular articles Published<br />
1. Jamwal, Rajinder and Suri, V.K. 1988. Phoolgobhi ke beejotapadan ka unnat tarika<br />
(Hindi). Parvatiya Khetibari, VIII (2): 10-11.<br />
2. Suri, V.K. and Puri, U.K. 1990. Dhan kee khetee main shaiwaal kare khad ka kaam,<br />
Giriraj, (Hindi) XII (10), July 4, 1990.<br />
3. Suri, V.K. and Sharma, S.K. 1991. Vagyanik vidhi se kharif tilhanon kee kheti, Giriraj<br />
(Hindi), XIII (44): 10.<br />
4. Suri, V.K., Khan, A.R., Puri, U.K. and Sharma, Suresh. 1991. Dalhani phaslon main<br />
rhizobium culture ka upyog (Hindi). Farmer and Parliament, XXVI (7), July, 1991: 37-<br />
38 & 40-41.<br />
5. Suri, V.K., Puri, U.K. and Katoch, K.K. 1991. Makki kee kheti samasyaein avaim<br />
samadhan (Hindi), Giriraj, XIII (31): 10.<br />
6. Suri, V.K. 1991. Gehoon kee barani kheti se adhik upaj lene ke tarike (Hindi). Giriraj,<br />
XIII: 10, Nov.15, 1991.<br />
7. Suri, V.K. and Jamwal, R.S. 1991. Phaslon main laghu poshak tatwon kee kami aur<br />
unka upchar (Hindi), Giriraj, XXVI (5): 33-34.<br />
8. Suri, V.K. and Puri, U.K. 1991. Adhik utpadan ke liye phosphorus aur phosphorus<br />
jeevanu khad ka upyog (Hindi), Farmer and Parliament, XXVI (6): 38-39.<br />
9. Suri, V.K., Jaggi, R.C. and Gupta, R.K. 1992. Vagyanik dhang se kheton mein nami<br />
kaise banayein (Hindi), Giriraj, XIV: 10, Oct. 28, 1992.<br />
10. Suri, V.K. and Jamwal, R.S. 1992. Gobar kee khad banane kee vagyanik vidhi (Hindi),<br />
Farmer and Parliament, XXVII (6): 35.<br />
11. Suri, V.K. and Puri, U.K. 1992. Mitti kee janch aur khadon ke sahi prayog (Hindi),<br />
Farmer and Parliament, XXVII (3): 35.<br />
12. Suri, V.K. and Sharma, S.K. 1992. Khadon ka sahi upyog kab aur kaise-kuchh sujhav<br />
(Hindi), Giriraj, XIV (44): 10.<br />
13. Suri, V.K. and Singh, K.P. 1992. Shaiwal khad khud banayein aur dhan kee paidawar<br />
badhayein (Hindi), Farmer and Parliament, XXVII (5): 34, 41.<br />
14. Suri, V.K., Jamwal, R.S., Puri, U.K. and Sharma, S.K. 1992. <strong>Pradesh</strong> kee pramukh<br />
phaslon ke liye sinchai sarini (Hindi), Giriraj, XIV (41): 10.<br />
15. Suri, V.K., Sharma, C.M. and Jaggi, R.C. 1994. Surajmukhi kee adhik upaj yoon azur<br />
lekar aaye badhayein (Hindi), Farmer and Parliament, XXIX (1): 37-38.<br />
16. Suri, V.K., Jaggi, R.C. and Bhardwaj, S.K. 1996. Dhingri kee kheti yoon karke aaye<br />
bhadhayein (Hindi), Farmer and Parliament, Oct. 1996.
74<br />
17. Suri, V.K. 1996. Aalu utpadan kee vaigyanik vidhi (Hindi), Giriraj, XVIII (25): 10.<br />
18. Suri, V.K., Bhardwaj, S.K. and Gupta, C.S. 1997. Rasayanik khadein (Hindi), Parvatiya<br />
Khetibari, 17 (1): 8-9, 11.<br />
19. Datt, N. and Suri, V.K. 1997. Aachi upaj ke liye aavashyak hai jeevanu khad (Hindi),<br />
Giriraj, Dec. 31, 1997.<br />
20. Suri, V.K. and Datt, N. 1999. Greesham ritu kee sabjion mein jaivik khad ka upyog<br />
(Hindi), Giriraj. 22 (34) (May, 2000 issue).<br />
21. Suri, V.K., Datt, N. and Rajpal. 1999. Sabjeon aur ann bali phasalon mein jai<br />
pravandh yani sinchaee yoon karein (Hindi), Giriraj. (Oct. 1999 issue).<br />
22. Suri, V.K., Paul, Jai, Dixit, S.P., Datt, N. and Sharma, R.P. 2001. Dalhani avum tilhani<br />
phasalon mein khad pravandh (Hindi), Kissan Bharti, 32(10): 9-10 (July 2001 Issue).<br />
23. Suri, V.K., Datt, N. and Sharma, R.P. 2001. Sheet kaal ke liye hare chare ka<br />
sarankshan (Hindi). Giriraj. (Sep. 2002 issue).<br />
24. Datt, N., Suri, V.K. and Sharma Raj Pal. 2002. Gharelu khad banan kee nadep vidhi<br />
(Hindi), Giriraj, 26 (8): 11, 20-26.<br />
25. Paul, Jai, Singh, R.K. and Suri, V.K. 2003. Adhunik krishi mein padap poshak tatavon<br />
ka ekikrit pravandhan (Hindi). Kisan Bharti. Mar. 2004 isue. pp. 27-28.<br />
26. Suri, V.K., Datt, Navin, Dixit, Shashi Paul and Paul, Jai. 2004. Kenchua Khad: karvanik<br />
kheti yaani organic farming ke liye eak vardaan (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan, Vishesh Kharif<br />
Ank 2, June, 12, 2004.<br />
27. Paul, Jai, Thakur, Ashok and Suri, V.K. 2004. Sabzi makka (babycorn) kee unnat kheti<br />
(Hindi). Kheti Duniyan, 9 (19), May 08. 2004: pp 5.<br />
28. Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K., Sandal, Sanjeev and Paul, Jai. 2004. Santulit urvarak<br />
prabandhan ke liye anumanit matraon kee sipharishain (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan,<br />
Vishesh Kissan Mela Ank, March, 6, 2004.<br />
29. Suri, V.K. Khanna, Sanjeev and Kaur, Suninder. 2004. Mitti parikshan ke aadhar par<br />
khadon ka sahi prayog kar untarrashtraya vayapaar se yoon labh uthayein (Hindi).<br />
Kheti Duniyan, Vishesh Kissan Mela Ank, 25-9-04.<br />
30. JaipaI, Thakur, Ashok, Suri, V.K. and Sandal, Sanjeev. 2004. Nichle pravatiye<br />
kshetron mein toria kee achhi paidawaar kaise lein (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan. 38: pp 2.<br />
31. Suri, V.K., Raina, Sanjay kumar and Jaggi, R.C. 2004. Gobar kee khad yoon bana kar<br />
phaslon kee paidawaar badhyein (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan. Vishesh Agrotech. Ank. 4-12-<br />
04, pp 19.<br />
32. Verma, T.S., Sandal, Sanjeev and Suri, V.K. 2004. Santulit urvaak pravandhan ke liye<br />
anumanit sipharishein (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan. Special Agrotech Issue. 4-12-04, pp 26.<br />
33. Raina, Sanjay Kumar, Suri, V.K., Jaggi, R. C. and Khanna, Sanjay, 2005. Nehar<br />
samaveshon mein jalakranti aur ussar samasya: karan avum nivaran (Hindi). Kheti<br />
Duniyan. 23-4-05.
34. Suri, V. K., Khanna, Sanjay, Jaggi, R. C. and Raina, Sanjay Kumar. 2005. Dhan kee<br />
kheti mein shawaal khad kaa kamal (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan. Vishesh Kharif Ank 1. 21-<br />
5-05, pp 15.<br />
35. Suri, V.K., Sharma, R.P., Datt, Naveen and Paul, Jai. 2005. Makki kee kheti yoon kar<br />
ayeyee badhayein (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan. Vishesh Kharif Ank - 2, 21-5-05. pp14.<br />
36. Raina, Sanjay Kumar, Suri, V.K., Jaggi, R.C. and Mahajan, Anil, 2005. Urvarkon ka<br />
prayog se adhiktam kadh ke liye mitti kee janch karayein (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan. 10<br />
(37): 10.09.05, pp 7.<br />
37. Suri, V.K. 2006. The university marches ahead in its centenary year. In Proc.,<br />
Souvenir: International Conference in Post Harvest Technology and Value Addition in<br />
Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds: 10th Convention, Ind. Soc. Agril. Biochemists pp. 3-8,<br />
CSAUAT, Kanpur, Nov. 27-30, 2006.<br />
38. Suri, V.K. 2006. <strong>University</strong> at a glance. In Proc.: Souvenir: 31st IAUA Vice<br />
Chancellors Convention on, “Role of State Agril. Universities in Ushering Second<br />
Green Revolution”, pp. 1-6, CSAUAT, Kanpur (December 9-10, 2006).<br />
39. Suri, V.K. 2007. Dwitiya harit kranti kee aavshayakta (Hindi). Editorial Page. Dainik<br />
Jagran (Communicated).<br />
40. Suri, V.K. and Rajput, A.L. 2007. Dalhan phaslon ke bhandaran kee vibhin vidhian<br />
(Hindi). Khet Khalihan (Dainik Jagran) April 2007 issue : pp. 5.<br />
41. Suri, V.K. and Rajput, Anokhe Lal, 2007. Vasant Kalin Lobia Kee Kheti Vagyanik Vidhi<br />
Se. Krishak Bharati, CSAUAT, Kanpur, Phasal Suraksha Avum Jaid Vishashank (Hindi).<br />
(Nov.-Feb., 07) pp. 26-29.<br />
42. Suri, V.K., Srivastava, J.P. and Kumar, Sanjeev. 2007. Chare kee pramukh rabi<br />
phaslon ka beej utpadan avum mrida pravandhan (Hindi), Krishak Bharati, Vol. 7(5)<br />
Rabi Visheshank pp. 26-29.<br />
43. Suri, V.K. 2008. C.S. Azad <strong>University</strong> of agriculture and tehnology – marchesahead.<br />
Souvenir. National Symposium on Technological Innovation for Resource Starved<br />
Farmers in Global Perspective, April 28-30, 2008, CSAUAT, Kanpur, pp. 4-9.<br />
44. Suri, V.K. 2007. Vishav satar par dhak jamane kee tamana (Hindi) Kanpur Sunday<br />
(Career and Education), Vol. 1 (78), pp. 14 (11.3.2007).<br />
45. Kumar, Sanjeev and Suri, V.K. 2007. Mrida swasthaya avum beej utpadan mein go<br />
utpadan kee upyogeeta (Hindi) : Krishak Bharti 8(1) : 54-56.<br />
46. Suri, V.K., Khanna, Sanjay, Jaggi, R.C., raina, Sanjay Kumar. 2008. Dhan kee kheti<br />
mein shawal (kae) khad ka kamal (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan, Kharif-I Visheshank,<br />
31.5.2008 issue.<br />
47. Suri, V.K., Khanna, Sanjay and Kaur, Surinder. 2008. Mitti parikshan ke aadhar par<br />
khadon ka sahi proyog kar antarashtriya vyapar se yoon labh uthayein (Hindi). Kheti<br />
Duniyan-Misan Mela sp. pp. 31 (22.9.2008 issue).<br />
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48. Jaipal, Negi, M.S., Kumar, C., Gadhwali, V.C.S., Suri, V.K. and Sandal, Sanjeev K.<br />
2006. Varetman paripekash mein javik khad avum urvarak (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan,<br />
Kisaan Mela Visheshank, 23-9-2006 issue.<br />
49. Suri, V.K., Raina, Sanjay Kumar, Jaggi, R.C. 2006. Gobar kee khad yoon bana kar<br />
phasalon kee paidawar badhayein (Hindi). Kheti Duniya, Kisan Mela Visheshank.<br />
23.9.2006 issue.<br />
50. Chauhan, Abha, Raina, S.K., Jaggi, R.C. and Suri, V.K. 2005. Javik krishi (organic<br />
farming) – Ek uttam kheti (Hindi). Kheti Duniya, Vishesh Kisan Mela Ank. Sept. 24,<br />
2005 issue.<br />
51. Suri, V.K., Khanna, Sanjay, Jeet Surinder and Anand, Ashish. 2005. Gobar kee khad<br />
kee sanrachna : Use banane kee vidhyan (Hindi). Kheti Duniya. Vishesh Kissan Mela<br />
Ank. Sept., 29, 2005 issue.<br />
52. Suri, V.K. 2007. Chander Shekhar Azad <strong>University</strong> of Agriculture and Technology,<br />
Kanpur – A Profle, Souvenir and Abstracts. National seminar on Management of<br />
Medicinal and Aromatic plants in Farming Systems Perspective. pp. 1-10, CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur, March 20-22, 2007.<br />
53. Suri, V.K., Saroch, Kapil and Sandal, S.K. 2009. Sinchai avum varsha ashrit kshetron<br />
mein krishi aadanon kee dakshta badhane hetu sujhav (Hindi) Pravatiya Khatibari Jal<br />
Visheshank, April-June, 2009 issue. Vol. 29 (2) : pp. 19-20<br />
54. Suri, V.K. 2009. Jal upyog dakshta badhane ke liye saksham sinchai pranliyan (Hindi)<br />
Kheti Duniya.Vol. 14 (20), 16.5.2009 issue, pp. 16.<br />
55. Suri, V.K., Sandal, Sanjeev, and Saroch, Kapil. 2009. Poly teh wale talab – upyogita<br />
avum banane ki vidhi. (Hindi). Kheti Duniya, Vol. 14 (41), Oct., 10, 2009 issue, pp. 5.<br />
56. Suri, V.K. 2005. Aalu phasal kee dekhwaal : Vagyanik vidhi se kheti kar apnee aaye<br />
badhayein (Hindi). Kheti Duniya, Special Rabi Festival-II Ank, pp. 6, Nv. 5, 2005.<br />
57. Suri, V.K. 2006. Bharat aur annya dechon mein : Jaivik kheti ka ek vishleshan aur uss<br />
ke aadhar par hamare kissanon ko kuch sujhav (Hindi). Kheti Duniya, Visheeh Kissan<br />
Mela Ank, Mar., 4, 2006 issue.<br />
58. Suri, V.K. 2006. <strong>University</strong> at a glance. Souvenir and Articles : 31st IAUA Vice-<br />
Chancellors’ Convention on role of state Agril. Universities in ushering second green<br />
revolution. pp. 1-6, CSAUAT, Kanpur, Dec. 9-10, 2006.<br />
59. Suri, V.K. 2007. Future scenario of Hi-Tech Agriculture : Extension Implications. In<br />
Gyanunkur – A compilation of Institute Seminars by CMAP, Lucknow (Jan.-Dec.,<br />
2007) pp 30-32.<br />
60. Suri, V.K. 2009. <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong> mein sukasham sinchai kee sambhavnayein<br />
(Hindi). Pravatiya Khetibari-29 (3) : pp. 7-9, July-Sept. 2009 issue.<br />
61. Suri, V. K ., Kumar, Anil and Yadav, Arti. 2011.Mrida avum jal sarkshan mein jeevanu<br />
khadon kee bhumika (Hindi). Kheti Duniya. 17(4), 23-04-011 issue.<br />
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62. Kumar, Anil, Suri, V .K. and Sharma, Manoj Kumar.2010.Vam jeevanu khad ka upyog<br />
karke yoon badhyein aaye (hindi). Kheti Duniya,15(20), pp7, May 15,2010 issue.<br />
63. Suri, V. K. 2010. Jal upyog dakshta badhane ke liye saksham sinchai pranaliyan. Kheti<br />
Dunyan,23(15). 5-6-2011 issue.<br />
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Papers in pipeline<br />
1.Suri, V. K.,Kumar, Anil, Supehia,Swapana and Yadav,Arti. 2011. Professional avum<br />
jaivik kheti ko apna kar khushhaal baneie(Hindi). Kheti Duniyan( Communicated)<br />
2 .Kumar, Anil, Suri,V .K., Supehia,Swapana and Sandal, Sanjeev. 2011. Mrida urbarta<br />
badhane ke liye karein jaivik khadon ka upyog (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan(Communicated)
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Books/Technical Bulletins/Manuals/Authors of Chapters<br />
a. Manuals<br />
1. Co-author of Soil Science Practical Manual, a publication of HPKV, Palampur<br />
2. Co-author of Training Manual (2001) on, “Soil Fertility Evaluation”, a publication of the<br />
Department of Soil Science, HPKV, Palampur.<br />
3. Co-author of Trainng Manual (2002) on Micronutrients Analysis, a publication of the<br />
Deparment of Soil Science, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur.<br />
b. Books/Bulletins<br />
4. Co-author of Bulletin entitled, “Adaptive Research Component of National Wateshed<br />
Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA) of H.P. (Zone I and II), a publication<br />
of the Department of <strong>Agricultural</strong> Engineering, HPKV, Palampur. I was one of the<br />
associated scientists in the said project.<br />
5. Verma, T.S., Sharma, Sanjay Kumar, Kumar Pradeep, Suri, V.K., Sandal, Sanjeev,<br />
Muralidharan, Y. and Sankhyan, N.K. 2007. Tech. Bull. : Soil Test based crop response –<br />
an approach for fertilizer recommendations based ontargeted yield concept – A success<br />
story in <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>. <strong>CSK</strong> <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong> Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, H.P.<br />
p. : 1-76.<br />
6. Sandal, Sanjeev, Saroch, Kapil, Suri, V.K., Sankhyan, Narender, Jaggi, R.C. and Sharma,<br />
Pradeep Kr. 2008. Tech. Bull. : Varsha ke pani ka sanrakshan avum sanchaya (Hindi).<br />
<strong>CSK</strong> <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong> Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, H.P., p. : 1-26.<br />
7. Yadav, J.P., Tewari, A.N. and Suri, V.K. 2007. Edited, Proceedings : National Seminar<br />
(Mar. 28-29, 2007) on “Recent Advances in Mech. Engg., College of Agril. Engineering,<br />
Etawah, CSAUAT, Kanpur. Publishers : CSAUAT, Kanpur.<br />
8. Suri, V.K., Singh, D.P., Prakash, H.G. and Singh, R.A. 2008. Edited (Chief Editor).<br />
Proceedings : National Seminar (Mar. 20-22, 2007) on Harnessing Plant Biodiversity,<br />
Marketing and Export Potential in India. Pub. : CSAUAT, Kanpur 65 pp.<br />
c. Chapters<br />
9. Contributed a chapter entitled, “Recording of different types of data in field and pot<br />
experiments, Manual for Field Staff, Department of Agronomy, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur.<br />
10. Contributed a chapter entitled, “Water management”, Training Manual on Natural<br />
Resource Management for Level-I and Level-II Experts of Kisan Call Centre (KCC) (KCC<br />
Training Manual-2), Directorate of Extensiion Education, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKv, Palampur.<br />
11.Suri, V . K .and Kumar, Anil.2011. Potential of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)<br />
and soil health improvement under sustainable cropping systemsin Indian Himalayas.<br />
Chapter in Book by Anil Kumar(eds.), Sustainable Hill Agriculture: An Overview, Agrobios,<br />
Jodhpur (In Press).<br />
12.Suri, V.K.,Sidhu, G.S.and Kumar, Anil. 2011. Physical Attributes: Soil and landscape<br />
characteristics of Western Himalayan region of India. Chapter in book (Edit. Dr V L
Chopra): Prospective weather change and its ecological implications for the Western<br />
Himalayan Region of India. (in Press).<br />
13. Contributed a chapter entitled, ‘ Determination of organic carbon in soil’ in the manual<br />
released on the occasion of STCR Regional Workshop cum Training on Soil Testing(Nov<br />
24-25, 2010) held at the HPKV, Palampur.<br />
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Invited Presentations/Keynote addresses made<br />
1. As the host Vice-Chancellor of 31 st IAUA Vice-Chancellors’ Convention at the CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur (Dec. 9-10, 2006), delivered the inaugural address on the topic, “Ushering<br />
Second Green Revolution”.<br />
2. Inaugurated the First Ever Alumni Meet of the CSAUAT, Kanpur (Nov. 2006) and<br />
delivered the keynote address.<br />
3. Served as Chief Guest in CSAUAT organized (College of Home Science) one day<br />
conference on, “Recent trends in Nutrition” (July, 25, 2007) and delivered the keynote<br />
address.<br />
4. During the 32 nd IAUA Vice-Chancellors’ Convention held at Birsa Agril. <strong>University</strong>, Ranchi<br />
(Dec. 20-21, 2007), presented a talk on role of “organic farming for diversification of<br />
Indian agriculture”.<br />
5. Attended the IAUA Vice-Chancellors’ Meet and National Symposium on “Recent Trends in<br />
Organic Farming” at Pune (Sept. 11-12, 2007) and delivered an invited talk on, “Scope of<br />
commercialization of indigenous technology for organic farming”.<br />
6. Attended 44 th Annual General Meeting of Crop Care Federation of India (Sept. 9, 2007)<br />
at New Delhi. Gave an invited talk on output of effective collaboration between CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur and Dhanuka (P) Ltd. in the area of extension.<br />
7. Delivered the 6 th Professor R.S. Murthy Memorial Lecture (instituted by the<br />
Indian Society of Soil Science) at the Banaras Hindu <strong>University</strong>, Varanasi (UP)<br />
on Oct., 23, 2007. The topic was, “Perespectives in Soil Health Management –<br />
a Looking Glass”.<br />
8. Attended 33 rd IAUA Vice-Chancellors’ Meet at the PAU, Ludhiana (Mar. 8-9, 2008) and<br />
presented invited views on “Self Employment in Agriculture”.<br />
9. Attended 41 st Engineers’ Day Celebration (Aug. 15, 2008) conducted by Institution of<br />
Engineers at the I.I.T., Kanpur and delivered the keynote address on “Planet Earth”.<br />
10. The NCAP and NAFED sponsored Training Programme on WTO Issues, Codex Standards<br />
SPS Measures : Implications for Agril. Producers and Exporters was held at the CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur on July 8-9, 2008. Delivered the keynote address on the occasion.<br />
11. Served as Chief Guest at Orientation Programme (July 7-9, 2008) of PGDM students of<br />
Jagran Institute of Management, Kanpur. Delivered the keynote address on the occasion.<br />
12. Attended Trainers’ Training Programme on “Production Technology, Post-Harvesting,<br />
Processing, Value Addition and Marketing of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants at CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur (Mar. 28, 2008). Delivered an invited talk on, “Present Scenario and Future<br />
Prospects of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants”.<br />
13. Attended National Symposium on, “Integrated Farming Systems and its role in Livelihood<br />
Imrovement” (Oct. 26-28, 2007) at AES, RAU, Durgapura (Jaipur) and presented a lead
paper entitled, “Ensuring livelihood security of low resource poor farmers of Utter<br />
<strong>Pradesh</strong> through Appropriate Technology Interventions”.<br />
14. Attended the IAUA All India Vice-Chancellors’ Meet and 5 th National Symposium,<br />
“Environmental Pollution and its Effect on Agril. Production and human Health”, at Agril.<br />
Research Institute Deemed <strong>University</strong>, Allahabad (Sept. 25-26, 2008) and presented an<br />
invited talk on, “Utilization of agril. solid wastes as soil amendments”.<br />
15. Attended the “Convention on Corporate Response to Climate change” at Palampur (H.P.)<br />
(June 8-10, 2007) and gave an invited talk on, “Reducing green house emissions through<br />
market based solutions”.<br />
16. Attended the CIMAP, Lucknow Technology Festival cum Foundation Day (Aug., 11,<br />
2007) at Lucknow as Chief Guest and made an invited presentation on, “Future scenario<br />
of Hi-Tech Agriculture : Extension Implications”.<br />
17. Attended the First <strong>Agricultural</strong> Scientists’ and Farmers’ Congrerss on Technological<br />
Innovations for Enhancing Agril. Production at the CCS <strong>University</strong>, Meerut (Oct. 03-04,<br />
2009). Also made an invited presentation on, “Role of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae<br />
(VAM) in meeting phosphorus needs of important crops and cropping systems”.<br />
18. Attended the All India Seminar on, “Watershed Management and Efficient Micro-<br />
Irrigation in Mountainous Indian Himalayas at Dehradun (Oct. 24-25, 2009)” and<br />
presented an invited paper, “Land degradation : A menace to soil health and<br />
productivity”.<br />
19. Attended International Conference on Role of Biomolecules in Food Security and Health<br />
Improvement at Varanasi (Feb. 17-20, 2010) and presented an invited/lead paper, “Role<br />
of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi in sustainable cropping systems in relation to food<br />
security”.<br />
20. Attended the National Symposium on Food Security in context of Changing Climate held<br />
at the CSAUAT, Kanpur (Oct. 30-Nov. 01, 2010) and presented the Invited/ lead paper<br />
entitled: Managing water resources for food security in changing climatic scenario.<br />
21. To attend the International Conference on: Issues for climate change, land use<br />
diversification and biotechnological tools for livelihood security being held at the SVPUAT,<br />
Meerut(Oct. 8-10,2011) and present an invited/lead paper entitled: Soil health<br />
management through carbon sequestration under changing climatic scenario.<br />
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International Conferences attended and research papers presented<br />
abroad and India<br />
International<br />
1. Suri, V.K. and Goswami, K.P. 1982. Carbon Fertilization Studies: Effect of soil<br />
released CO2 on soybean and maize and residual effect in wheat under field<br />
conditions. 12th World Congress of Soil Science, Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi<br />
(India), Feb.8-16, 1982.<br />
2. Suri, V.K. and Verma, T.S. 1998. Yield targeting in a Maize-Wheat Cropping<br />
Sequence and Build-up of fertility in an alfisol. International Symposium on<br />
Sustainable Agriculture in Hill Areas, HPKV, Palampur (India), Oct. 29-31,<br />
1998.<br />
3. Suri, V.K., Jha, Sarita and Verma, T.S. 1998. Efficient and Economic Fertilization of<br />
Rainfed Maize-Wheat System for its Specific Yield through Soil Testing and<br />
Integrated Nutrient Management. 16th World Congress of Soil Science, Le<br />
Corum, Montpellier (France), Aug.20-26, 1998.<br />
4. Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S. and Gupta, M.K. 2000. Soil test based fertilization of<br />
rainfed maize-wheat system for its specific yield through the complementary<br />
use of NPK, FYM and biofertilizers. Paper presented in 3rd World Crop Science<br />
Congress, Hamburg (Germany), Aug. 17-22, 2000.<br />
5. Suri, V.K. and Paul Jai. 2001. Soil test based long term fertilization for specific<br />
yield, efficient and economic fertilizer use and build up of native fertility in<br />
maizewheat system in. a mountain alfisol. 12th World Fertilizer Congress,<br />
Beijing (China), Aug. 3-9, 2001.<br />
6. Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S. and Paul, Jai. 2002. Nutrient efficiencies and their<br />
evaluation in toria (Brassica campestris) cv. Bhawani) on farmers' fields for<br />
prescription based fertilizer recommendation. 17th World Congress of Soil<br />
Science, Bangkok (Thailand), Aug. 14-21, 2002.<br />
7. Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S. and Paul, Jai. 2002. Nutrient economy and soil health<br />
sustenance through integrated use of various nutrient resources in a rainfed<br />
agro-ecosystem of Western Himalayas. International Conference on<br />
Challenges and Options for sustainable Development of the Himalayas -<br />
Beyond 2002, Palampur (India), Oct. 1-4, 2002.<br />
8. Suri, V.K. 2003. Sustainable production of environmental friendly tomatoes under<br />
green house conditions. International Course on Irrigation and Fertigation in<br />
Controlled Environment. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State of Israel, Beit Dagan<br />
near Tel Aviv (Israel) (Nov. 11- Dec. 04, 2003).<br />
9. Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S., Sandal, Sanjeev and Paul, Jai. 2005 Soil chemical quality<br />
as influenced by prescription based long-term fertilization of maize- wheat<br />
system in an alfisol of Western Himalayas. International Conference on Soil,<br />
Water and Environmental Quality: Issues & Strategies (28-1-05 to 1-2 -05 ) at<br />
the IARI, New Delhi.<br />
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10. Suri, V.K., Chaudhary, Anil K., Chander Girish and Verma, T.S. 2006. Studies on<br />
VA-Mycorrhizal fungi (VAM) as a potential biofertilizer in an acid alfisol of<br />
Northwestern Himalayas. 18 th World Congress on “Soil Science on Frontiers of<br />
Soil Science. Technology and the Information. Age (July 9-15, 2006)”,<br />
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.<br />
11. Sandal Sanjeev K., Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K. and Jaipal 2006. Prescription based<br />
fertilizer recommendations through frontline demonstrations on Toria<br />
(Brassica rapa cv. DK-I) in low hills of <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>, In Proceedings:<br />
“International Symposium on Balanced Fertilization for Sustaining Crop<br />
Productivity”, PAU, Ludhiana (Nov. 22-25, 2006).<br />
12. Suri, V.K. 2006. The university marches ahead in its centenary year. In<br />
Proceedings: International Conference on Post Harvest Technology and Value<br />
Addition in Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds. pp. 3-8, CSAUAT, Kanpur. (Nov. 27-<br />
30, 2006).<br />
13. Suri, V.K. 2007. Attended Inter. Instt. of Applied Systems Analysis 35th<br />
Anniversary Conference-2007. “Global Development, Science and Policies for<br />
the Future” Nov. 14-15, 2007, Vienna (Austria) and took an active part. Also<br />
attended Post Conference Meet at the IIASA on Nov. 16, 2007.<br />
14. Suri, V.K., Choudhry, Anil K., Verma, T.S. and Paul, Jai. 2003. Relative<br />
performance of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) cultures at two<br />
phosphorus levels for specific yield through soil testing in rainfed winter<br />
wheat. Abstract accepted for presentation during Second International<br />
Symposium on P Dynamics, Perth, Australia (Sept. 2003).<br />
15. Suri, V.K. 2010. Role of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi in sustainable<br />
cropping systems in relation to food security (Invited Paper). In Proceedings :<br />
International Conference on, “Role of Biomolecules in Food Security and<br />
Health Improvement”. (Feb., 17-20, 2010), Banaras Hindu <strong>University</strong>, Varanasi<br />
(U.P.).<br />
16. Suri, V . K. Kumar, Anil and Choudhary, Anil K. 2011. Soil health management<br />
through carbon sequestration under changing climatic scenario. Lead/ Invited<br />
Paper to be presented during International Conference on Issues for climate<br />
change, land use diversification and biotechnological tools for livelihood<br />
security(Oct.8-10, 2011), SVBPUAT, Meerut, UP, India.<br />
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National Conferences attended and paper presented<br />
1. Suri, V.K. and Goswami, K.P. 1980. Influence of wheat straw and farm yard manure<br />
decomposition on growth and yield of field grown soybean. National Seminar on<br />
Developments in Soil Science, 45th Annual Convention of Indian Society of Soil Science,<br />
C.S.S.R.I., Karnal, Sep. 28-30, 1980.<br />
2. Suri, V.K. and Goswami, K.P. 1981. Carbon fertilization Studies: The influence of induced Soil<br />
Released Carbon Dioxide on Soybean and Maize under Field conditions. National Seminar
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on Developments in Soil Science, 46th Annual Convention, Indian Society of Soil Science,<br />
I.A.R.I., New Delhi. Aug.7-9, 1981.<br />
3. Suri, V.K. and Goswami, K.P. 1981. Effect of Soil Released Carbon Dioxide on Field Corn.<br />
National Symposium on Biological Transformation of Nutrients in Soil, Calcutta <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Calcutta, Dec.19-21, 1981.<br />
4. Suri, V.K., Datta, B. and Pramanik, P. 1982. Evaluation of a new Fertilizer Material Using Rice<br />
Husk and a Mushroom Fungus. National Seminar on Developments in Soil Science, 47th<br />
Annual Convention Indian Society of Soil Science, National Bureau of Soil Survey and<br />
Land-Use Planning, Nagpur, Oct.1-4, 1982.<br />
5. Suri, V.K. 1983. Annual Workshop of All India Co-ordinated Research Project on<br />
Improvement of Soil Physical Conditions. Presented Annual Report of the Kharagpur<br />
Centre and the proposed respective technical plan of work, IARI, New Delhi, Jan. 13-15,<br />
1983.<br />
6. Suri, V.K., Pramanik, P. and Datta, B. 1983. Response of Subtropical crops (Soybean and<br />
Maize) to Some New Fertilizer Materials produced from Rice Husk. National Seminar on<br />
Developments in Soil Science, 48th Annual Convention, Indian Society of Soil Science,<br />
HAU, Hisar, Oct. 26-29, 1983.<br />
7. Suri, V.K., Mahapatra, S.K., Mondal, S.K., Datta, B. and Gupta, C.P. 1984. Response of<br />
Wheat Crop to Organic Manuring and Liming superimposed on Residual Compaction in a<br />
Lateritic Soil. Indian Science Congress, Jan. 3-8, Sri Venkateshwara, <strong>University</strong>, Tirupati,<br />
Jan.3-8, 1984.<br />
8. Suri, V.K., Minhas, R.S. and Singh, Ranjodh. 1992. Response of N, P and K applied to Maize<br />
using FYM in Maize Wheat Sequence under sub-tropical Rain-fed Conditions of H.P.<br />
National Seminar on Developments in Soil Science, 57th Annual Convention, Indian<br />
Society of Soil Science, CRIDA, Hyderabad, Nov. 26-29, 1992.<br />
9. Suri, V.K., Puri, U.K. and Biswas, S.B. 1992. Response of phosphorus application in Maize-<br />
Wheat rotation using FYM in Maize under Sub-tropical Rain-fed condition of H.P., National<br />
Seminar on Developments in Soil Science. 57th Annual Convention, Indian Society of Soil<br />
Science, CRIDA, Hyderabad, Nov.26-29, 1992.<br />
10. Suri, V.K. and Puri, U.K. 1994. Response of Blue Green Algae (BGA) with and without applied<br />
nitrogen in rice and its residual effect in wheat. National Symposium on Sustainability of<br />
Rice-Wheat System in India, CCSHAU, Regional Research Station, Karnal, May 7-8, 1994.<br />
11. Suri, V.K., Puri, U.K. and Biswas, S.B. 1994. Response of Rain-fed Maize to application of N,<br />
P and K with and without FYM under Sub-tropical climate and their Effect on Following<br />
Wheat. National Seminar on Developments in Soil Science, Diamond Jubilee Convention,<br />
Indian Society of Soil Science, IARI, New Delhi, Nov.28-Dec.l, 1994.
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12. Suri, V.K., Puri, U.K. and Biswas, S.B. 1995. Fertility management in Rain-fed Maize-Wheat<br />
Cropping System in Sub-tropical tract of <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>. National Seminar on<br />
Developments in Soil Science, 60th Annual Convention, Indian Society of Soil Science,<br />
PAU, Ludhiana, Nov. 2-5, 1995.<br />
13. Suri, V.K. and Verma, T.S. 1996. Group Meeting of In-Charges, Centres of AICRP on Soil Test<br />
Cop Response. Presented the Palampur Centre's technical plan of work of the Project:<br />
'Front-line Demonstrations based on Soil Test Crop Response', IISS, Bhopal, May 17-18,<br />
1996.<br />
14. Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S. and Singh, Sukhdev. 1999. Annual Workshop of the All India Coordinated<br />
Research Project on Soil Test Crop Response. Presented Annual Report of the<br />
Palampur Centre and the proposed respective technical plan of work for IX Plan period,<br />
GAU, Anand, Jan.16-18, 1999.<br />
15. Suri, V.K. 1999. Training Workshop on Eco-regional Integrated Nutrient Management. Also<br />
presented the Annual Report of the Palampur Centre and the technical plan of work for<br />
2000-2001, IISS, Bhopal, May 9-13, 2000.<br />
16. Suri, V.K. and Verma, T.S. 2000. Complementary use of FYM and biofertilizer for specific<br />
yield and quality in rainfed maizewheat cropping system. National Seminar on Science<br />
Industry Interface on Maize Production, Processing and Utilization, HPKV, Palampur, Nov.<br />
3-4, 2000.<br />
17. Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S. and Gupta, M.K. 2000. Complementary use of FYM and Biofertilizers<br />
for specific yield in rainfed soybean-wheat cropping system. National Seminar on<br />
Development and use of biofertilizers, biopesticides and organic manures, BCKV, Kalyani,<br />
No. 10-12, 2000.<br />
18. Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S. and Paul, Jai. 2002. Annual Workshop of the All India Coordinated<br />
Research Project on Soil Test Crop Response. Presented Annual Report of the Palampur<br />
Centre and the proposed technical plan of work.<br />
19. Suri, V.K. and Dhancholia, S. 2002. National Workshop on 'NATPCGP Projects'. Presented<br />
Annual Report of the Project entitled, "Studies on vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM)<br />
in meeting phosphorus needs of important rainfed cropping systems in mountain soils of<br />
<strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>", HAU, Hisar, March 1-2, 2002.<br />
20. Suri, V.K., T.S. Verma, Anil Choudhary and Dhancholia, S. 2002. Site Committee Meeting<br />
(NATP). Presented Annual Report of the Project entitled, "Studies on vesicular arbuscular<br />
mycorrhizae (VAM) in meeting phosphorus needs of important rainfed cropping systems<br />
in mountain soils of <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>", <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur, Sep. 3-4, 2002.<br />
21. Singh, Yadwinder, Suri, V.K., verma, T.S. and Gupta, M.K. 2003. Nutrient economy and soil<br />
health sustenance through integrated use of NPK, FYM and phosphobacteria for specific<br />
yield and quality of rainfed soybean. Satellite Seminar: Biochemical approaches for crop<br />
improvement: Opportunities and Challenges, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur, Sep., 24, 2003.
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22. Suri, V. K., Verma, T.S., Sandal, Sanjeev and Paul, Jai. 2004. Prescription based long-term<br />
fertilization for efficient and economic fertilizer use and build-up of native fertility in<br />
irrigated maize-wheat cropping in a Typic hapludalf. National Symposium on Maximizing<br />
Efficiency of Fertilizers, Biofertili-zers and Pesticides in Agriculture, BHU, Varanasi, 6-08-<br />
2004.<br />
23. Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S., Paul, jai and Sandal, Sanjeev. 2004 .Validation of fertilizer<br />
adjustment equations based on targetted yield concept for rainfed soybean grown under<br />
wet temperate climate. National Seminar on Developments in Soil Science. 69th Annual<br />
Convention, Indian Society of Soil Science, Acharya Ranga AP Agril. <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Hyderabad (Oct. 27-30, 2004).<br />
24. Sandal, Sanjeev K., Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K., Bhushan Luv and Baghla, Kanika, 2006. Effect<br />
of integrated nutrient management on productivity of wheat (Triticum aestivum) in an<br />
acid alfisol. In Proceedings: National Seminar on Integrated Nutrient Management for<br />
Balanced Fertilization, <strong>CSK</strong>HPKV, Palampur (HP), Nov. 17-18, 2006, pp 159.<br />
25. Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K., Sandal Sanjeev K., Jaipal and Bhushan, Luv, 2006. Development of<br />
IPNS based fertilizer adjustment equations for linseed, wheat and okra in wet temperate<br />
zone of <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>. In Proceedings: National Seminar on Integrated Nutrient<br />
Management for Balanced Fertilization, <strong>CSK</strong>HPKV, Palampur (HP), Nov. 17-18, 2006, pp<br />
180.<br />
26. Suri, V.K. 2006. Participation in All India Agril. <strong>University</strong> Association sponsored Vice-<br />
Chancellors' Meet. Made valuable contributions, Co-Chaired the Plenary Session with Dr.<br />
M.L. Madan, V.C., Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Pashu Chikitsa Vishwavidhyalaya & Go<br />
Anusandhan Sansthan, Mathura (UP), Chandra Shekhar Azad Univ. of Agri. & Technology,<br />
Kanpur (Dec. 9-10, 2006).<br />
27. Suri, V.K. 2006. <strong>University</strong> at a Glance. Souvenir: 31st All India Agril. <strong>University</strong> Association<br />
Vice-Chancellors' Convention on “Role of State Agril. Universities in Ushering Second<br />
Green Revolution”, pp. 1-5 Chandra Shekhar Azad <strong>University</strong> of Agriculture and<br />
Technology, Kanpur (Dec. 9-10, 2006).<br />
28. Suri, V.K., 2007. Talks on (1) Faculty upgradation (2) Experiential learning for PG students,<br />
All India Vice-Chancellors' Meet (ICAR), Feb. 21-22, 2007, National <strong>Agricultural</strong> Science<br />
Complex, New Delhi.<br />
29. Suri, V.K. 2007. Participated in All India Agril. <strong>University</strong> Association sponsored Vice-<br />
Chancellors' Meet and made valuable contributions. Post-Harvest Technology: Value<br />
Addition in Crops, Tamil Nadu <strong>Agricultural</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Coimbatore (Feb. 9-10, 2007), Co-<br />
Chaired a session with Dr. J.C. Katyal, VC, CCS HAU, Hisar.<br />
30. Suri, V.K., Kumar, Munish, Singh, D.P. and Singh, R.A., 2007. Scope, importance and<br />
marketing status of medicinal and aromatic plants. In Souvenir and Abstracts, National
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Seminar on Management of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Farming systems<br />
Perspective. CSAUAT, Kanpur pp. 1-7. (March 20-22, 2007).<br />
31. Yadav, J.P., Tiwari, A.N. and Suri, V.K. 2007. Eds. Proceedings: National Seminar on<br />
“Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering”, CSAUAT, Kanpur (March 28-29, 2007).<br />
32. Suri, V.K., Chand, Mukesh and Pal, Samir, 2007. “Reducing Green House Gas Emissions<br />
through market based solutions”. Attended Convention on, “Corporate Response to<br />
Climate Change Palampur (HP) during June 8-10, 2007 and presented an invited paper.<br />
33. Suri, V.K. 2007. Participated in 32nd IAUA sponsored Annual Convention on, “Diversification<br />
of Indian Agriculture”, at the BAU, Ranchi (Dec. 20-21, 2007) and presented<br />
recommendations of 31st IAUA Meet. Also Co-Chaired technical session: Role of<br />
organic farming for diversification of Indian Agriculture and presented an<br />
invited paper. Also co-chaired a Tech. Session, Sustainable utilization of plant,<br />
animal, microbial and natural resource diversity for agril. production and<br />
augmenting income and employment. Also expressed views as a panelist.<br />
34. Suri, V.K., Singh, D.P. 2007. Scope, Importance and Marketing Status of Medicinal and<br />
Aromatic Plants. In Proceedings: National Seminar on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants-<br />
2007, CSAUAT, Kanpur. (Mar. 20-22, 2007).<br />
35. Suri, V.K., 2007. Agri. Extension and its impact in Kanpur Area. 44 th Annual General Meeting<br />
of Crop Care Federation of India (Sept. 9, 2007), NASC Complex, New Delhi. Served as<br />
Guest of Honours.<br />
36. Suri, V.K. 2007. Attended FAI Annual Seminar on “Holistic Approach to Agri and Fertilizers”<br />
(Dec. 5-7, 2007) and served as an Honorary Delegate.<br />
37. Suri, V.K. 2007. ICAR Sponsored All India Vice Chancellors’ Meet (Jan. 19-20, 2008), New<br />
Delhi. Made relevant presentations.<br />
38. Suri, V.K. 2008. Utilization of agril. solid wastes for soil amendments. In Proceedings : 5 th<br />
IAUA National Symposium on Environment Pollution and its effect on Agril. Produn. and<br />
Human Health pp. 20-32, Allahabad Agril. Instt. Deemed Univ. Allahabad (Sept. 25-26,<br />
2008). Also chaired a technical session and co-chaired another.<br />
39. Suri, V.K. 2007. Scope of commercialization of indigenous technology for organic farming. In<br />
Proceedings : National Symposium on Recent trends in Organic Farming. pp. 231-244.<br />
MPKV, Pune, Sept. 11-12, 2007. Also co-chaired a Tech. Session.<br />
40. Kumar, Sanjeev and Suri, V.K. 2007. Effect of land modification practices for soil profile<br />
recharging and water use-efficiency. 41 st National Ext. Edu. Congress, 2007 on Livelihood<br />
Security and Ext. Sys, Perspectives (Mar. 9-11,2007). J.N.K.V.V., Jabalpur (M.P.).<br />
41. Attended the TSI-FAI Regional Workshop on, “Promotion of Sulphur Fertilizer Use in Indian<br />
Agriculture (Oct. 17, 2008). Also chaired Tech. Session-I and delivered a keynote<br />
address.
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42. Attended the Seminar on Soil and Water Conservation in <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong> (Mar. 23-24,<br />
2009) at Barog (Solan) and presented the following paper : ‘Soil and Water<br />
Conservation Measures in Relation to Changing Climate’ under Tech. Session-IV<br />
on Soil Health and Environmental Issues.<br />
43. Attended the Seminar on, “Issues related to Groundwater Management and Water Use<br />
Efficiency in the state of H.P.” (Mar. 18, 2009) at Shimla. It was organized by Central<br />
Groundwater Board and Central Groundwater Authority. Presented on invited paper<br />
entitled “Polylined tank technology for rain water harvesting in <strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>.<br />
44. Attended Ist Indian <strong>Agricultural</strong> Scientists’ Farmers” Congress on Technological Innovations<br />
for Enhancing Agril. Production (CCS Univ., Meerut, Oct. 03-04, 2009) and presented an<br />
invited paper entitled – “Role of Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizae (VAM) in meeting<br />
phosphorus needs of important crops and cropping systems”.<br />
45. Attended the Biennial Workshop of All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Water<br />
Management at Navsari Agril. Univ., Nausari (GJ) (Sept. 14-16, 2009). Presented HPKV<br />
Palampur Centre’s Progress Report (2008-09) and technical plan of work for 2009-10.<br />
Also chaired a Tech. Session.<br />
46. Attended the All India Seminar on, “Watershed Management and Efficient Micro-Irrigation in<br />
Mountainous Indian Himalayas (Oct. 24-25, 2009) at Dehradun and presented an<br />
invited / lead paper entitled, “Land degradation : A menace to soil health and<br />
productivity”.<br />
47. Suri, V.K., Choudhary, Anil K., and Chander Girish. 2009. Population dynamics of Vesicular<br />
Arbuscular Fungi (VAM) in soils of North Western Himalayas. In Proceedings : 74 th Annual<br />
Convention of Indian Society of Soil Science and Platinum Jubilee Symposium on, “Soil<br />
Science in meeting the challenges to food security and environmental quality”. (Dec. 22-<br />
25, 2009), IARI, New Delhi.<br />
48. Sandal, S.K., Sharma, S.C, Sharma, Pradeep K. and Suri, V.K. 2010. In situ moisture<br />
conservation techniques for sustainability of rainfed crops to mitigate climate changes in<br />
North Western Himalayas. Paper presented during the, “National Symposium on Climate<br />
Change and Rainfed Agriculture held at Central Research Institute for Rainfed Agriculture<br />
(CRIDA), Hyderabad (Feb., 18-20, 2010).<br />
49. Suri, V.K.,Choudhary, Anil K, Chander, Girish and Kumar, Anil. 2010. Effect of VA mycorrhizal<br />
fungi and phosphorus application through STCR precision model on crop<br />
productivity,nutrient uptakeand soil fertilityin soybean-wheat-soyean crop sequence in an<br />
acid alfisol. In: Proceedings of National Seminar on Developments in Soil Science-2010 &<br />
75 th Annual Convention of Indian Society of Soil Science, Bhopal, Nov14-17,2010.<br />
50. Suri, V.K.and Kumar, Anil .2010. Managing water resources for food security in changing<br />
climatic scenario. Lead/Invited Paper. In: Climate Change and Food security in India
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(Proceedings of national Symposium on Food Security in context of changing climate, Oct<br />
30-Nov 01, 2010, CSAUAT, Kanpur).PP 112-126.<br />
51. Kumar, Anil, Suri, V.K. and Yadav, Arti.2011.Phosphorus and rain harvested water economy<br />
through vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) in okra-pea sequence. In : Proceedings<br />
of National Symposium on Organic Agriculture held at the <strong>CSK</strong>HPKV, Palampur(April 19-<br />
20,2011.<br />
52. Attended the Annual Chief Scientists” Meet of the All India Co-ordinated Project on water<br />
Management held at the <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur (25-6-2010 to 28-6-2010). Presented the<br />
Palampur Centre Annual Prpgress Report (2010) and the Technical Plan of Work for<br />
2011. Also chaired a technical session on 26-6-2010..<br />
53.Kumar, Pardeep,Sharma, Sanjay K.and Suri, V.K. 2008. Prescription based fertilizer<br />
adjustment in soybean—A boon for the farmers of low hills sub montane zone of<br />
<strong>Himachal</strong> <strong>Pradesh</strong>. In: Proceedings of National Seminar on Policy Interventions for<br />
Promotion of Balanced Fertilization and Integrated Nutrient Management , <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV,<br />
Palampur, April 10-11, 2008/ Integrated Nutrient Management—A key to sustain soil<br />
qualityand crop productivity (eds. S.P.Sharma and others). Proc NSPBFINM—2008 pp 89-<br />
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Conferences/Seminars/Symposia attended<br />
1. Dr. S.P. Raychaudhry Memorial Lecture (Under the aegis of Indian Society of Soil<br />
Science) on "Soil and Water Management - the base for food security and sustainability",<br />
HPKV, Palampur (June 17, 1997).<br />
2. National Seminar on "Role of Biochemistry in <strong>Agricultural</strong> Research", Indian Society of<br />
<strong>Agricultural</strong> Biochemists, Palampur Chapter, HPKV, Palampur (Oct. 24, 1997).<br />
3. Seminar on, "Rejuvenation of Natural Water Resources in the Himalayan Regions", HPKV,<br />
Palampur (Oct. 18, 1997).<br />
4. Regional Review Workshop on Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas<br />
(NWDPRA) of Northern States, HPKV, Palampur (Nov. 9-11, 1994).<br />
5. Zonal Research-cum-Extension Advisory Committee Meetings at Regional Research<br />
Station, HPKV, Dhaulakuan (1986-92) (7 nos.).<br />
6. <strong>Agricultural</strong>-Officers' Workshops twice a year from 1986 till date (34 nos.).<br />
7. National Science Day Programme, College of Basic Sciences, HPKV, Palampur (Feb. 24,<br />
1999).<br />
8. First Site committee Meeting (NATP) <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur (Nov. 8-9, 2001).<br />
9. Second Site Committee Meeting (NATP), <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur (Sep., 3-4, 2002).<br />
10. Third Site Committee (NATP), <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur (Feb., 25-26, 2004).<br />
11. Fourth Site Committee Meeting (NATP), <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur (Feb., 25-26, 2004).<br />
12. National Science Day Programme, College of Basic Sciences, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV. Palampur (Feb.,<br />
28, 2004).<br />
13. National Conference on Agri-business Management (Oct. 1617, 2004), IHBT, Palampur.<br />
14. National Seminar on Soil Testing (Jan. 21-22, 2005), IISS, Bhopal.<br />
15. Attended meeting of the Board of Governors of ICFRE, Dehradun at Paryavaran Bhawan,<br />
New Delhi on March 23, 2007 and participated in the discussion on Policy Planning.<br />
16. Served as Chief Guest in CSAUAT, Kanpur arranged (College of Home Science) one day<br />
conference on, “Recent Trends in Nutrition” (July 25, 2007).<br />
17. Attended 41 st Engineers’ Day Celebration (Aug 15, 2008) conducted by Institution of<br />
Engineers at the IIT, Kanpur.<br />
18. Attended UGC Review Committee Meet presided by Prof. Yash (Sept. 27,<br />
2009) at the BHU, Varanasi.<br />
19. Attended North Zone V.C.s Meet (AIU) at P.U. Chandigarh (2007).<br />
20. Attended North Zone V.C.s Meet (AIU) at G.P. Pant Agril. Univ., Pant Nagar (2008)
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21. Attended IAUA V.C.s Meet at MPKV, Pune (2007).<br />
22. Attended IAUA V.C.s Meet at BAU, Ranchi (2008).<br />
23. Attended IAUA V.C.s Meet at TNAU, Coimbatore (2007).<br />
24. State Level kissan Goshthi Mela U.P. Instt. of Agri. Mgt. Lucknow (22.7.08).<br />
25. The NCAP and NAFED sponsored Training Prog : WTO Issues, Codex Standards, SPS<br />
Measures : Implications for Agril. Producers and Exporters (July 8-9, 08) was held at the<br />
CSAUAT, Kanpur.<br />
26. Served as Chief Guest at orientation Programme (July 7-9, 08) of PGDM students at<br />
Jagran Institute of Management, Kanpur.<br />
27. Attended Annual Meet of All India Co-ordinated Research Project on horticulture/Adhoc<br />
Projects (21.6.08) At Central Instt. of Horticulture, Lucknow as Guest of Honour.<br />
28. Attended Agri. Produce State Level Price Advisory Council (Chaired by Hon. Agri.<br />
Minister) meeting at Lucknow (13.6.08).<br />
29. Served as Chief Guest/Chair at inaugural and valedictory functions of Water Day,<br />
“Goshthi, Sangosthi jal sanchay, avum jal upyog dakshta” (10.6.2008) at CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur.<br />
30. Served as Chief Guest in Agril. Officers-Scientists’ Interaction workshop (22.5.08) for<br />
Kharif-2008 at CSAUT, Kanpur. Also delivered key note address.<br />
31. Virat Mela cum Kharif Goshti (Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra Mandals), CSAUAT, Kanpur (May 24-<br />
28, 2008).<br />
32. State level Virat Mela cum Kharif Goshthi at Rehman Khera (Lucknow) and Ganna Farm<br />
Auditorium, Lucknow (8.5.08).<br />
33. Served as Chief Guest (Both inaugural and closing) during National Seminar on,<br />
“Emerging challenges in Harnessing Plant Bio-diversity, Marketing and Export Potential of<br />
Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Jan. 20-30, 2008).<br />
34. Attended 33 rd All India Vice-Chancellors’ Meet (IAUA) held at Punjab Agril. <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Ludhiana (Mar. 8-9, 2008). Co-chaired with Dr. M.C. Varshneya, Vice-Chancellor, Anand<br />
Agril. <strong>University</strong>, Anand Tech. Session VI on, “Policy on Job-Oriented Agril. Education in<br />
Current and Future Scenario.<br />
35. Attended the Annual Workshop of All-India Co-ordinated Research proect (AICRP) on<br />
Vegetables held at Orissa Univ. of Agri. and Technology, Bhuvaneshwar (Feb. 25-26, 08)<br />
and chaired the Technical Session on Vegetable Agronomy.<br />
36. Attended 32 nd All India Vice-Chancellors Meet (IAUA) held at the Birsa Agril. <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Ranchi (Dec. 20-21, 07) and co-chaired with Prof. D.P. Rai, Vice-Chancellor, Orissa Agril.
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Univ., Bhuvaneswar Tech. Session-3 on Role of Organic Farming for Diversification in<br />
Indian Agri.<br />
37. Attended National Seminar on Plants and Human Welfare : Past to Present, DBS College,<br />
Kanpur (24.12.07), served as Chief Guest and also delivered the keynote address.<br />
38. Attended All India ICAR sponsored Vice-Chancellors Meet at NASC Complex (Jan. 19-20,<br />
2008).<br />
39. Attended Trainers Training Programme on, “Production Technology, Post-Harvesting,<br />
Processing, Value Addition and Marketing of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants at CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur as Chief Guest.<br />
40. Attended National Seminar on sustaining soil Health for Higher Crop Productivity at U.P.<br />
Council of Agril. Research, Lucknow (Oct. 30-31, 2007) : Chaired the Technical Session-I.<br />
41. Attended Brain Storming Workshop (June 18-19, 2008) organized to decide/review<br />
mandate for various departments under agril. faculty, identify priority thrust areas for<br />
teaching, research and extension and formulate proposals for best utilization of scientific<br />
manpower.<br />
42. Attended the Earth Day Celebration Function at the CSAUAT, Kanpur on April 25, 2008,<br />
Chaired the inaugural ceremony.<br />
43. Attended the National Symposium on Technological Innovations for Resource Starved<br />
Farmers in Global Perspective (April 28-30, 2008), CSAUT, Kanpur. Chaired the inaugural<br />
and closing functions.<br />
44. Attended National Symposium on, “National Symposium on Integrated Farming Systems<br />
and its role towards Livelihood Improvement” (Oct. 26-28, 2007) at Agril. Experiment<br />
Staion, Rajasthan Agril. <strong>University</strong>, Durgapura and presented a lead paper entitled,<br />
“Ensuring livelihood security of low resource poor farmers of Uttar <strong>Pradesh</strong> through<br />
appropriate technology interventions. Also chaired Tech. Session-II.<br />
45. Attended National Symposium on, “Legumes for Ecological Sustainability : Emerging<br />
Challenges and Opportunities” (Nov. 3-5, 2007) held at the IIPR, Kanpur. Chaired the<br />
valedictory session, helped finalize the recommendations and shared views through<br />
concluding remarks.<br />
46. Attended National Seminar on Sustaining Soil Health for Higher Crop Productivity at<br />
UPCAR, Lucknow (Oct. 30-31, 07). Chaired the Technical Session-I.<br />
47. Attended TSI-FAI Regional Workshop on, “Promotion of Sulphur Fertilizer Use in Indian<br />
Agriculture” (Oct. 17, 2008) at Lucknow. Chaired the Technical Session-II.<br />
48. Attended 41 st Engineers Day Celebration (Aug 15, 2008) conducted by Institution of<br />
Engineers at the I.I.T. Kanpur.
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49. Attended Workshop on, “Awareness about Raising and Data Dissemination under<br />
Hydrology Project (GOI) phase-II on Jan. 6, 2009 at Dharamsala (HP).<br />
50. Attended International Conference on Post-Harvest Technology and Value Addition in<br />
Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds (Nov. 27-30, 2006) at the CSAUAT, Kanpur. Chaired the<br />
inaugural and closing functions. Also addressed the delegates.<br />
51. Attended 1 st Indian Agril. Scienists’, Farmers Congress (Oct. 3-4, 2009) at CCS Univ.,<br />
Meerut, chaired a technical session, presided over the valedictory function and presented<br />
a lead paper.<br />
52. Attended the All India Seminar on Watershed Management and Efficient Micro-Irrigation<br />
in Mountainous Indian Himalayas (Dehdradun, Oct. 24-25, 2009), chaired Technical<br />
Session-II and also presented a lead paper.<br />
53. Co-chaired Technical Session on, “Public Private Partnership for Food Security (Feb. 19,<br />
2010) during International Conference on Role of Biomolecuels in Food Security and<br />
Health Improvement, BHU, Varanasi (Feb. 17-20, 2010). Also presented a lead paper.<br />
54. Attended one day Distt. Level workshop on watershed development organized by the<br />
KVK <strong>CSK</strong>HPKV, Sundernagar (16-01-2010) and delivered a lecture on water management<br />
with focus on High Tech Pressured Irrigation Systems.<br />
55. Attended the Two Day state Level Workshop of the KVKs ( June 24 & 25, 2011) at the<br />
DEE at Palampur and took an active part.<br />
56. Attended a meeting (16-7-09) i.e. Workshop on Education of Stakeholders and Civil<br />
Society Organization on Water Harvesting & Water Conservation at Jal Bhawan, New<br />
Delhi under the chairmanship of the Joint Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, GOI<br />
and expressed views. The meeting was arranged by India Water Foundation. I was one<br />
of the invitees.
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Conferences/seminar/workshops organized<br />
1. Seminar cum Workshop on "Watershed Management in Hills", H.P. <strong>Agricultural</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, Palampur, 1992-1996.<br />
2. Dr. S.P. Raychaudhry Memorial Lecture (under the aegis of Indian Society of Soil<br />
Science), H.P. Agril. Univ., Palampur, 1997.<br />
3. Seminar on, "Rejuvenation of natural water resources", H.P. <strong>Agricultural</strong> <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Palampur, 1997.<br />
4. Workshop on, "Use of Potassium in H.P. Agriculture", 1997.<br />
5. National Maize Seminar, HPKV, Palampur (Nov. 3-4, 2000).<br />
6. Special talk: Environmental Issues and Food Security by Dr. B.R. Tripathi, Ex. Vice-<br />
Chancellor, Narender Dev <strong>Agricultural</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Faizabad (U.P.) at <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV,<br />
Palampur (Jan. 23, 2001)<br />
7. North Zone Regional Training Workshop on Soil Testing for Balanced and Integrated<br />
Uses of Manures and Fertilizers, HPKV, Palampur (Apr. 26-27, 2001).<br />
8. Indian Society of Soil Science (North) Zonal Award Contest 2002/ Best Doctoral<br />
Research Presentation Award Contest, 2002, HPKV, Palampur (Oct. 29, 2002).<br />
9. Micronutrients’ Training Course for Soil Testing Officers of H.P., Department of Soil<br />
Science, <strong>CSK</strong>HPKV, Palampur (Dec.9-12, 2002).<br />
10. International Conference on Challenges and Options for Sustainable<br />
Development of the Himalayas -beyond 2002, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur (Oct., 1-<br />
4, 2002).<br />
11. <strong>Agricultural</strong> Officers' Workshop for Rabi crops, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur (Oct., 16-17,<br />
2003).<br />
12. <strong>Agricultural</strong> Officers' Workshop for kharif crops, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur (April 26-27,<br />
2003).<br />
13. State Level Kisan Mela / Farmers Fair (Nov., 01, 2003).<br />
14. Second R.R. Agarwal Memorial Lecture (Sept. 25, 2004), held at the <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV,<br />
Palampur under the aegis of Indian Society of Soil Science.<br />
15. College of Home Science organized World Food Day on 16th October 2006. The<br />
function included, poster competition, salad dressing, preparation of nutritious recipes,<br />
essay writing, debating competition related to food and nutrition.<br />
16. Zonal Research and Extension Advisory Committee meeting held at KVK, Aligarh on<br />
October 27, 2006.<br />
17. Alumni Meet-2006 at CSAUAT, Kanpur on November, 11, 2006.
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18. International Conference on Post Harvest Technology and Value Addition in<br />
Cereals, Pulses & Oilseeds, CSAUAT, Kanpur (Nov. 27-30, 2006). Served as<br />
Chairman, Steering/Organizing Committee as the Vice-Chancellor, CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur. Indian Society of Agril. Biochemists has honoured me with Excellence Award<br />
for my outstanding contribution.<br />
19. Training Programme on “Role of Potassium in Balanced Fertilization for <strong>Agricultural</strong><br />
Extension workers”, was organized on 17th December 2006 at CSAUAT, Kanpur.<br />
20. Organized Farmers' Fair at KVK, Hamirpur (UP) on 10th January 2007.<br />
21. Awareness Workshop on Plant Variety Protection and Farmers’ Right Legislation held at<br />
CSAUA&T, Kanpur on January 18, 2007.<br />
22. An orientation course on Soil Fertility was organized under the joint<br />
auspices of Kanpur Chapter of Indian Society of Soil Science and<br />
International Plant Nutrition Institute during 24-25 January 2007.<br />
23. Organized Farmers' Fair at KVK, Belatal under CSAUAT, Kanpur on 30th January 2007.<br />
24. Three-day Training programme on Quality Seed Production Technology on KVK Farm/<br />
farmers' fields was organized at CSAUAT, Kanpur during March 23-25, 2007.<br />
25. All India Farmers’ Fair & <strong>Agricultural</strong> Industrial Exhibition was organized at CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur during February 25-27, 2007 in which Sh. Shreeprakash Jaiswal, Union Home<br />
Minister of State was the Chief Guest.<br />
26. Field Awareness Day on Zero Tillage in Wheat was organized at Madanpur (Oraya),<br />
Block Sadalpur, Kanpur Dehat on March 18, 2007.<br />
27. “National Conference on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Farming Systems<br />
Perspectives”, CSAUAT, Kanpur during March 20-22, 2007.<br />
28. A ten-day special NSS Camp of girl students was organized at Singhpur village,<br />
Bithoor, Kanpur during 17-26 March 2007.<br />
29. Served as Chairman, Steering/Organizing Committee as the Vice-Chancellor,<br />
CSAUAT, Kanpur. National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical<br />
Engineering, Dr. B.R.A. College of Agric. Engg. & Tech., Etawah (March 28-<br />
29, 2007) under CSAUAT, Kanpur.<br />
30. A Training Programme on IPM was organized by the ICAR Niche Area of Excellence on<br />
IPM during March 24-31, 2007 in the Directorate of Extension, CSAUA&T, Kanpur.<br />
31. A Seminar on Women Empowerment was organized at the closing day of the RAWE<br />
Programme of College of Home Science on 13th April 2007 in Malal village of Sarsaul<br />
Block of Kanpur Dehat disctict (UP).
32. A Field-Day cum Farmers’ Gosthi was organized on 25th April 2007 at Fertilizer<br />
Research Station, Uttaripura, Kanpur on the theme of Integrated Nutrient<br />
Management.<br />
33. A special function was organized on 25th April 2007 by the Kanpur Chapter of Indian<br />
Society of Soil Science to honour Dr. Ranjodh Singh, Ex-Director Research, <strong>CSK</strong>HPKV,<br />
Palampur.<br />
34. Mid-term Review Workshop of KVKs was organized during May 9-10, 2007 at<br />
Directorate of Extension, CSAUA&T, Kanpur.<br />
35. ‘Jal Diwas’ was organized by Department of Soil Conservation and Water Management<br />
on 10th May 2007.<br />
36. All India Farmers’ Fair & <strong>Agricultural</strong> Industrial Exhibition at CSAUAT, Kanpur (October<br />
3-6, 2007).<br />
37. College of Home Science organized World Food Day on 16th October 2007. The<br />
function included, poster competition, salad dressing, preparation of nutritious recipes,<br />
essay writing, debating competition related to food and nutrition.<br />
38. Alumni Meet-2007, CSAUAT, Kanpur on November 19, 2007.<br />
39. Training Programme on Agro-Processing and Value Addition Equipment was organized<br />
by the College of <strong>Agricultural</strong> Engineering & Technology, Etawah, CSAUAT during<br />
March 7-20, 2008.<br />
40. Training Programme on Water Management through Sprinkler and Drip Irrigation and<br />
Water Saving Devices was organized by the College of <strong>Agricultural</strong> Engineering &<br />
Technology, Etawah, CSAUAT, Kanpur during March 14-20, 2008.<br />
41. All India Farmers’ Fair & <strong>Agricultural</strong> Industrial Exhibition at CSAUAT, Kanpur (March<br />
25-27, 2008).<br />
42. Training Programme on Selection, Operation and Maintenance of Hand Pumps<br />
organized by the College of <strong>Agricultural</strong> Engineering & Technology, Etawah, CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur during March 25-31, 2008.<br />
43. Virat Kisan Mela cum Kharif Gosthi for Kanpur, Aligarh and Agra divisions (May 24-28,<br />
2008).<br />
44. Soil testing programme was organized by Department of Soil Science & <strong>Agricultural</strong><br />
Chemistry for Kisan Mitras of district Kannauj during 9-11, 2008.<br />
45. ‘Jal Diwas’ was organized by Department of Soil Conservation and Water Management<br />
on 10th June 2008.<br />
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46. Training Programme on Selection, Operation, Safety and Maintenance of <strong>Agricultural</strong><br />
Machinery was organized by the College of <strong>Agricultural</strong> Engineering & Technology,<br />
Etawah during June 06-July 17, 2008.<br />
47. Workshop on "Building Capacity For Student Centered Learning" sponsored<br />
by the ICAR under the Indo-US Knowledge Initiative Programme was<br />
organized at the CSAUT, Kanpur on August 21-22, 2008.<br />
48. 19 th S.P. Raychaudhary Memorial Lecture organized by Department of Soil Science,<br />
<strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur (Dec. 12, 2008).<br />
49. Special Summer School Training Programme on, “Recent Advances in Agril.<br />
Sciences” (May 21-June 10, 2007) at the CSAUAT, Kanpur. It was especially<br />
arranged by CSAUAT Human Resource Development Centre for those<br />
scientists who could not avail such an opportunity due to age bar.<br />
50. Special Winter Training Programme on, “Communication Skills and<br />
Personality Development (March, 2008) at the CSAUAT, Kanpur. It was<br />
especially arranged by CSAUAT Human resource Development Centre for the<br />
benefit of university scientists.<br />
51. State Level Workshop on, “Role of Agri. Clinic and Agri. business<br />
Professionals on increasing productivity and production of crops in U.P.<br />
(July 7, 2008), CSAUAT, Kanpur.<br />
52. Served as chairman of Organizing Committee of National Seminar on,<br />
“Emerging Challenges in harnessing plant biodiversity, marketing and<br />
export potential of medicinal and aromatic plants (2007).<br />
53. Served as Chairman, Organizing Committee, 31 st IAUA Vice-Chancellors'<br />
Convention on, “Role of State Agril. Universities in Ushering Second Green<br />
Revolution” (Dec. 9-10, 2006), CSAUAT, Kanpur.<br />
54. Arranged a university level lecture by Sh. Gaurav Vashisht, Co-ordinator, Art or Living<br />
on, “Potential of life by smiling” (Jan. 25, 2008).<br />
55. Served as Chairman of Steering/Organizing Committee/Core<br />
Group/Reception Committee as the Vice-Chancellor CSAUAT, Kanpur on<br />
Technological Innovations for Resource Starved Farmers in Global<br />
Perspective (April 28-30, 2008), CSAUAT, Kanpur. Chaired the inaugural and<br />
closing functions.<br />
56. Member, Advisory Board, of Conference on, “Organic Agriculture (July 13-<br />
14, 2007) – Hope of posterity” organized by UPCR, Lucknow.<br />
57. Served as Co-Chairman of National Organizing Committee of International<br />
conference on “Role of Biomolecules in Food security and Health<br />
Improvement”, (Feb. 17-20, 2010), BHU, Varanasi.<br />
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58. Helped organize S.P. Rayachaudhri Memorial Lecture (Nov., 24, 2008) by Palampur<br />
Chapter, ISSS (under the aegis of Indian Society of Soil Science) at <strong>CSK</strong>HPKV,<br />
Palampur. The guest speaker was Dr. A.K. Singh, DDG (NRM), ICAR. Served as Stage<br />
Secretary and also made/led hall arrangement.<br />
59. Helped organize 25 th National Workshop of All India Co-ordinated Research Project<br />
(AICRP) on Micro and Secondary Nutrients and Pollution Elements in Soils and Plants<br />
at the HPKV, Palampur (Oct. 07-09, 2009). Served as Convener, Hall Arrangements<br />
and Registration Committee.<br />
60. Organized as Vice-Chancellor, CSAUAT, Kanpur a Brain Storming Workshop<br />
(June 18-19, 2008) to decide/review mandate for various departments<br />
under agri. faculty, identify priority thrust areas for teaching, research and<br />
extension and formulate proposals for best utilization of scientific<br />
manpower.<br />
61. Served as Chairman, Steering/Organizing Committee, of National Seminar on<br />
Management of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Farmings Systems Perspective (Mar.<br />
20-22, 2007), CSAUAT, Kanpur.<br />
62. Helped organize the Agri. Festival 2011 by arranging different types of biofertilizers and<br />
INM poster. Served as the convener of the concerned committee.<br />
63. Helped organize The Zonal Award Contest (ISSS) (North Zone) of the ISSS, New Delhi at<br />
Palampur on Sept 09, 2010. Served as convener of committee meant to make all hall<br />
arrangements<br />
64. Made similar contribution as above during the Regional STCR Workshop held at<br />
Palampur ( Nov 24-25, 2010).<br />
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Conferences (International and National) organized as Chairman, Steering /<br />
Organizing Committee as Vice-Chancellor, CSAUAT, Kanpur<br />
1. International Conference on Post Harvest Technology and Value Addition in Cereals,<br />
Pulses & Oilseeds, CSAUAT, Kanpur (Nov. 27-30, 2006). Served as Chairman,<br />
Steering/Organizing Committee as the Vice-Chancellor, CSAUAT, Kanpur. Indian<br />
Society of Agril. Biochemists has honoured me with Excellence Award for my<br />
outstanding contribution.<br />
2. Served as Chairman, Steering/Organizing Committee as the Vice-Chancellor, CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur. National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Dr.<br />
B.R.A. College of Agric. Engg. & Tech., Etawah (March 28-29, 2007) under CSAUAT,<br />
Kanpur.
3. Workshop on "Building Capacity For Students’ Centered Learning" sponsored by the<br />
ICAR under the Indo-US Knowledge Initiative Programme was organized at the CSAUT,<br />
Kanpur on August 21-22, 2008.<br />
4. Served as chairman of Organizing Committee of National Seminar on, “Emerging<br />
Challenges in harnessing plant biodiversity, marketing and export potential of<br />
medicinal and aromatic plants (2007).<br />
5. Served as Chairman, Organizing Committee, 31 st IAUA Vice-Chancellors' Convention<br />
on, “Role of State Agril. Universities in Ushering Second Green Revolution” (Dec. 9-10,<br />
2006), CSAUAT, Kanpur.<br />
6. Served as Chairman of Steering/Organizing Committee/Core Group/Reception<br />
Committee as the Vice-Chancellor CSAUAT, Kanpur on National Seminar on:<br />
Technological Innovations for Resource-Starved Farmers in Global Perspective (April<br />
28-30, 2008), CSAUAT, Kanpur. Chaired the inaugural and closing functions.<br />
7. Served as Co-Chairman of National Organizing Committee of International conference<br />
on “Role of Biomolecules in Food security and Health Improvement”, (Feb. 17-20,<br />
2010), BHU, Varanasi (U.P.).<br />
8. Organized as Vice-Chancellor, CSAUAT, Kanpur a Brain Storming Workshop (June 18-<br />
19, 2008) to decide/review mandate for various departments under agri. faculty,<br />
identify priority thrust areas for teaching, research and extension and formulate<br />
proposals for best utilization of scientific manpower.<br />
9. Served as Chairman, Steering/Organizing Committee, of National Seminar on<br />
Management of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Farmings Systems Perspective (Mar.<br />
20-22, 2007), CSAUAT, Kanpur.<br />
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Courses Taught<br />
Course No. Course Title Credit hours<br />
Under Graduate Level<br />
SOIL 243 Soil fertility and fertilizers 2+1 = 3<br />
DIA 483<br />
Soil fertility Management under irrigated<br />
and Dry land<br />
3+1 = 4<br />
SOILS 493 Soil fertility and fertilizer use 2+1 = 3<br />
SOILS<br />
124/112<br />
Soil fertility, fertilizer and integrated<br />
nutrient Management<br />
Post Graduate level<br />
2+1 =3<br />
SOILS 495 Soil and water conservation in Hills 2+1 =3<br />
SOILS 614 Chemistry of soil organic matter 2+0 =2<br />
SOILS 551 Analytical techniques for soils I 1+2 =3<br />
SOILS 591 Seminar 0+1=1<br />
SOILS 691 Seminar 0+1=1<br />
SOILS 542<br />
Instrumental techniques in soil and Plant<br />
analysis<br />
1+2=3<br />
SOILS 615 Advances in Soil Fertility 2+0=2<br />
SOILS 624 Advances in Water Management 2+0=2<br />
SOILS 616<br />
SOILS 513<br />
Advances in manures and fertilizers<br />
Fertilizers and Manures<br />
2+0=2<br />
2+1<br />
Course development<br />
1. Helped in the preparation of a new course on Soil Microbiology for under graduate<br />
students.<br />
2. Helped in the restructuring of undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses on Soil<br />
fertility/ Chemistry.<br />
3. Designed a course entitled, “Water Management (watershed micro-irrigation and<br />
problematic water) for U.G. Experiential Learning Programme.
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Laboratory Development<br />
i) Soil Science Laboratory was non-existent when I joined Research Station, <strong>CSK</strong>HPKV,<br />
Akrot (Una) in May, 1986. I was the Laboratory In-Charge and under the initiatives<br />
taken by me, equipment worth about 1.5 lacs or so were purchased. This rendered<br />
the laboratory functional for teaching (if any), research and soil testing for farmers.<br />
The major equipment got purchased were:<br />
1. Spectrophotometer 2. Flame Photometer<br />
3. Water Still 4. Auger, Grinder<br />
5. Root Samplers 6. Bulk density cores<br />
7. Glassware 8. Chemicals, etc.<br />
ii) As the P.I. of a NATP (CGP) project, I have helped procures the following equipment:<br />
1. Computer with all accessories i.e. computer furniture, printers (Laser & inkjet),<br />
photocopier & scanner.<br />
2. Trinacular Research Microscope with photomicrography equipment.<br />
3. Microbial Biomass Assembly with all essential items.<br />
4. Additional Root Core Samplers<br />
5. Maize Sheller<br />
6. SLR Camera<br />
7. Plot Thresher<br />
8. Kjeldahl Distillation Unit<br />
iii) As P.I. of Water Management Project (ICAR), I have procured following equipment:<br />
1. Computer alongwith Printer and Scanner<br />
2. Mini Tractor/Power Tiller with trailer<br />
3. Micro-irrigation Equipment i.e. drip and sprinkler for fertigation<br />
iv) Bought equipment worth crores of rupees as the VC, CSAUAT, Kanpur.
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Postgraduate students guided as Major Advisor<br />
1. Jha, Sarita, 1995. Studies on complementary use of FYM in rainfed maize based on yield<br />
target concept. Department of Soil Science, H. P. <strong>Agricultural</strong> <strong>University</strong>, Palampur<br />
(Completed) : M.Sc.<br />
2. Katoch, Rajeev, 1997. Microbiological properties of long term Lantana amended Typic<br />
Hapludalf under rice-wheat cropping (Left midway) : M.Sc.<br />
3. Singh, Yadwinder, 2001. Studies on integrated nutrient management in soybean through<br />
yield target concept (Completed) : M.Sc.<br />
4. Kumar, Sudhir, 2004 Studies on vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) in meeting<br />
phosphorus needs of okra-wheat sequence through yield target concept<br />
(Discontinued after 2 years due to my joining as VC, CSAUA&T, Kanpur : Ph.D.<br />
Postgraduate students being guided as Major Advisor<br />
1. Kumar Anil. 2009. Investigation on phosphorus and rain harvested irrigation water<br />
economy through the use of Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorhizae (VAM) in okra- pea<br />
sequence. : Ph.D.<br />
2. Arti Yadav. 2010. Phosphorus and rain harvested water economy through Vesicular<br />
Arbuscular Mycorrhizae (VAM) in garden pea (Pisum sativum)<br />
3. Benjia Bai. 2011. Phosphorus and nitrogen economy through synergy between<br />
Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizae (VAM) and Rhizobium in garden pea.<br />
Postgraduate students being guided as Minor Advisor<br />
6. Ms. Kanica Sharma : Ph.D. Biochemistry<br />
Undergraduate students guided as Advisor<br />
1. Acted as Advisor to 8 under- graduate (B.Sc. Agril.) students during 1993-96 till the<br />
completion of their degree programmes.<br />
2. Acted as Advisor to 9 under-graduate (B.Sc. Agril.) students during 2001-04 till the<br />
completion of their degree programmes.<br />
3. Acted as Advisor to 6 under-graduate (B.Sc. Agri.) students during 2004-2006 till the<br />
completion of their degree programmes.
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Extension – Talks<br />
1. Delivered a lecture entitled, "Soil and Water Management in Maize", on Sept.13, 1999<br />
to the participants of training course on, 'Maize Production Technology', held at the<br />
HPKV, Palampur.<br />
2. Delivered a lecture entitled, "Production and use of Blue Green Algae in Rice<br />
cultivation", on Nov.26, 1993 to the participants of the training programme on,<br />
'Importance and Use of Bio-fertilizers', held at the HPKV, Palampur.<br />
3. Delivered a lecture entitled, "Use of Fertilizers and Manures in Pulse and Oilseed<br />
Crops", on July 17, 1996 during the <strong>Agricultural</strong> training programme for Jail Warders'<br />
held at the HPKV, Palampur.<br />
4. Delivered lectures/ conducted practicals entitled, "Determination of Soil pH", to the<br />
participants of training programme on, 'Soil Fertility Evaluation' held during Aug. 4-9,<br />
1997 at the HPKV, Palampur.<br />
5. Delivered lectures/ conducted practicals entitled, "Soil pH and Micro-nutrients", to the<br />
participants of training programme on, 'Soil Fertility Evaluation' held during Aug. 11-15,<br />
1997 at the HPKV, Palampur.<br />
6. Attended the Farmers'-Scientists' Interaction Programme organized by the Directorate<br />
of Extension Education, HPKV, at Palampur on March 18-19, 1999 and gave lectures/<br />
answered farmers' queries on the topic, 'Soil Testing and Integrated Nutrient<br />
Management'.<br />
7. Attended a distt. level farmers' training camp at village Oel (Una) on Nov.7, 1987 and<br />
delivered a lecture entitled, 'Soil Testing and Fertilizer recommendations'.<br />
8. Attended the IFFCO sponsored farmers', training camp at village Jeetpur Behari (Una)<br />
on Nov.5, 1989 and delivered a lecture entitled, "Use of Blue Green Algae as a Biofertilizer<br />
in Rice". Also distributed 20 packets containing algae culture to the interested<br />
farmers.<br />
9. Attended the IFFCO sponsored farmers' training camp at Village Dharmandri (Una) on<br />
June 3, 1989 and delivered a lecture entitled, "Improved Technology in the Cultivation<br />
of Kharif crops".<br />
10. Attended the IFFCO sponsored farmers' training camp at village Badoohi (Una) on<br />
Nov.29, 1989 and delivered a lecture entitled, "Importance of micro-nutrients in rabi<br />
crops".<br />
11. Delivered a lecture entitled' "Irrigation Management of Vegetable and Cereal Crops", at<br />
farmers' camps organized under the USAID Programme all over distt. Una during May,<br />
1991. Details are given below:<br />
Village<br />
Date
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1. Nakdoh May 12, 1991<br />
2. Takka May 15, 1991<br />
3. Panjawar May 17, 1991<br />
4. Basal May 21, 1991<br />
5. Haroli May 23, 1991<br />
6. Jankaur May 27, 1991<br />
7. Jeetpur Behari May 30, 1991<br />
8. Takarla Jun. 2, 1991<br />
9. Thathal Jun. 6, 1991<br />
12. Delivered a lecture entitled, “Soil testing for Balanced Fertilizer Application in Oilseeds<br />
Crops', at a farmers' camp/ Kisan Divas held at village Loharli (Una) on Dec. 25, 1994.<br />
The camp was organized under the, Front-line Demonstration Programme for Oilseed<br />
Crops.<br />
13. Attended the training camp on, 'Balanced and Integrated Use of Fertilizers', held at<br />
village Gharnota (Chamba) on Aug. 30, 1996. It was organized by the Research Station,<br />
HPKV, Salooni. Delivered a talk entitled, 'Use of Bio-fertilizers in Agriculture'.<br />
14. Attended the Farmers` Field Day on, 'Soil Test Based Crop Response in Wheat', held at<br />
village Bhattoo (Kangra) on May 6, 1997.<br />
15. Delivered a lecture entitled, 'Soil test based Fertilizer Use for Specific Yield', at a<br />
farmers' camp Kisan Divas held at village Pekhuvela (Una) on Oct. 9, 1997. The camp<br />
was organized under the, 'Front line Demonstrations Programme based on Soil test<br />
Based Crop Response'.<br />
16. Delivered a lecture entitled, "Integrated nutrient management to Agril. Officers/<br />
scientists during orientation meeting for strategic research and extension plan of core<br />
members of Distt. Kangra under NATP, Palampur (Oct. 18-26, 2000).<br />
17. Attended Farmers Scientists Interaction Programme organized by the DEE, HPKV,<br />
Palampur and delivered talks on soil testing and biofertilizers, May 22-30, 2000.<br />
18. Delivered a lecture (theory and practical) entitled, "Soil pH and Micronutrients in soil to<br />
the participants (ADOs/ AEOs) of Training Programme on Soil Fertility Evaluation (Jan.<br />
31, 2001).<br />
19. Attended field day organized under the IFFCO - HPKV - ICAR programme on Integrated<br />
Plant Nutrient Supply System of village Hatwas, Kangra district on April 28, 2001 and<br />
delivered a lecture on "Soil Testing.
20. Attended field day organized under the IFFCO - HPKV - ICAR programme on<br />
"Integrated Plant Nutrient Supply system" at village Rajiana (Kangra district) on April<br />
28, 2001 and delivered a lecture on "Soil Testing".<br />
21. Attended field day organized under the FAO-ICAR-IFFCO programme on "Integrated<br />
Plant Nutrient Supply System at village Hatwas (Kangra district) on Sept. 14, 2001 and<br />
delivered a 'lecture on “Importance of Soil Testing, Soil sampling technique and<br />
efficient use of N, P and K”.<br />
22. Attended field day organized under FAO-ICAR-IFFCO programme on “Integrated Plant<br />
Nutrient Supply System at village Rajiana (Kangra district) on Sep. 27, 2001 and<br />
delivered a lecture on, “Importance of Soil Testing, Soil sampling technique and<br />
efficient use of N, P and K.”<br />
23. Attended field days organized under FAO-ICAR-IFFCO programme on “Integrated Plant<br />
Nutrient Supply System” at villages Hatwas and Rajiana (Kangra district) on Mar. 26,<br />
2002 and delivered a lecture at each place on soil test based fertilizer use in wheat rice<br />
system.<br />
24. Delivered a lecture (Dec. 11, 02) entitled, “Determination, of available molybdenum in<br />
soils”, to the participants (Soil Testing Officers) of Micronutrients Training Course (Dec.<br />
9-12, 12.02) held at <strong>CSK</strong>HPKV, Palampur (H.P.)<br />
25. Delivered a talk entitled, “Role of blue green algae and azolla in rice production, “during<br />
two day workshop meant for agricultural officers on, “Biofertilizers and<br />
Vermicomposting”, held at the <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur (Mar. 20-21, 2004)”<br />
26. Delivered a talk entitled, “Effect of vermicomposting on crop quality”, “in a training<br />
camp for women on vermicomposting organized by Soil Science Department at village<br />
latwala (Palampur) (Sept. 19 to 28, 2004).<br />
27. Delivered a talk on, “Soil test based fertilizer response in wheat during Field Day (April<br />
27, 07) at village Uttaripura (Kanpur Dehat).<br />
28. Delivered a lecture (March 29, 2008), “Importance of Oral Communication<br />
and Personal Appearance” to trainees of Training Programme:<br />
Communication Skills and Personality Development, CSAUAT, Kanpur (UP).<br />
Also served as Chief Guest at closing ceremony of said course (29.3.2008).<br />
29. Delivered a talk on Personality Development in 21-day training course on,<br />
'Advances in <strong>Agricultural</strong> Sciences, CSAUA&T, Kanpur.<br />
30. Attended 44 th Annual General Meeting of Crop Care Federation of India and<br />
presented a paper entitled, “Agril. Extension and its Impact in Kanpur Area”,<br />
Sept. 29, 2007, NASC, New Delhi.<br />
31. Delivered a lecture (Jan 14, 2009) on the topic, “Water Management in food grain<br />
crops” (Hindi) at a farmers camp at the Directorate of Extension at <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV,<br />
Palampur.<br />
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32. Delivered a lecture (Mar 25, 2009) entitled, “Poly teh wale talab – upyogita avum<br />
banane kee vidhi (Hindi) at an off campus farmers’ camp near Sundernagar, organized<br />
by local KVK.<br />
33. Delivered a lecture (Mar. 25, 2009) entitled, “Varsha jal ka vagyanik vidhi duara<br />
sanrakshan, sanchaya tatha varsha paramparik tarike (Hindi) at an off campus farmers’<br />
camp near Sundernagar organized by local KVK.<br />
34. Delivered a lecture (Mar. 16, 2009) entitled, “Javik kheti ka pramanikaran (Hindi) in a<br />
10-day Agril. Training camp organized by ATMA Project for Mandi distt. (HP) farmers at<br />
<strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur.<br />
35. Delivered a lecture (April 20, 2009) entitled, “Water Management in Food grain crops<br />
(Hindi)” at a farmers’ camp held at KVK, Kangra.<br />
36. Delivered a lecture (April 20, 2009) entitled, “Water Management in Pulse and Oilseed<br />
Crops” (Hindi) at a farmers’ camp held at KVK, Kangra.<br />
37. Delivered a talk/conducted practical (June 16, 2009) entitled, “Polyhouse mein boond<br />
boond avum chidhkaab pranalian (Hindi) at a training camp for officers on,<br />
“Commercial Cultivation of Vegetable and Flowers in Polyhouse”, DEE, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV,<br />
Palampur.<br />
38. Delivered a talk/conducted a practical (June 30, 2009) entitled, “Plyhouse mein jal<br />
pravandhan (Hindia) at a training camp for farmes on, “Commercial Production of<br />
Vegetables and Flowers in Polyhouse”, DEE, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur<br />
39. Delivered a talk (Sept. 19, 2009) entitled, “Water management in crop production”, at<br />
IFFCO sponsored training camp on, “Scientific techniques in increasing vegetable crop<br />
production”, (Sept. 18-20, 2009) at the DEE, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur.<br />
40. Delivered a talk (Sept. 29, 2009) entitled, “Water management including Micro<br />
Irrigation camp for Level-I and Level-II personnel of Kissan Call Centres organized at<br />
the DEE, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur.<br />
41. Delivered a talk (Nov. 17, 2009 and Nov. 20, 2009) entitled, “Polyhouse mein boond<br />
boond avum childkaab sinchai pranaliyan (Hindi) at a training camp for ADOs’ on,<br />
“Commercial Production of Vegetables and Flowers in Polyhouse”, at DEE, <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV,<br />
Palampur (Name of Prog : Pt. Deen Dayal Kissan Bagwan samridhi Yojana).<br />
42-50. Delivered a total of 8 lectures during Jan. 11, 2010 to Feb. 4, 2010 on the topic :<br />
“Significance of biological environment in soil health sustenance, in the Training<br />
Programme(s) on, “Soil Health and Soil Fertility Management”, for Soil Testing<br />
Staff/Extension Officers of Dept. of Agriculture, H.p. Govt. organized by Soil Science<br />
Dept., <strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur. The dates actually involved were Jan 11, 14, 18, 21 and<br />
27 and Feb 1, 4, 25, 2010.<br />
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51. Attended One-Day District Level Workshop on Watershed Development at K.V.K., <strong>CSK</strong><br />
HPKV, Sundernagar (Jan. 16, 2010) and delivered a lecture on, “Water management<br />
with focus on High-Tech. Pressurised Irrigation Systems.<br />
52. Attended Agri-Conclave-2009 on, “Bringing new techniques and ideas to the farmers”,<br />
at SKAUST, Jammu and presented a talk entitled, “Rainwater harvesting and use of drip<br />
and sprinkler irrigation, besides mulching”, to the farmers (Dec. 12, 2009).<br />
53. Attended One-Day Workshop in Rishi-Krishi Techniques and use of Bio-fertilizers (Nov.<br />
28, 2009) at Sacha Sauda Dera (Palampur) sponsored by Ayurved Vishawa Parishad.<br />
Delivered a talk on, “Enhancing water use efficiency”, through modern irrigation<br />
systems. Also shared experiences about use of VAM biofertilizers in crops”.<br />
54. Delivered a talk entitled: integrated nutrients and water management in basmati rice<br />
production at the DEE on 29-07-2010. The occasion was the workshop on Quality<br />
Improvement of Basmati rice for export( sponsored by Basmati Export Development<br />
Foundation.<br />
55.Attended the water productivity training arranged by KVK, Baraat village Baloha, Distt.<br />
Hamirpur. Delivered 2 lectures to the farmers numbering about 50.Lecture topics were:<br />
a) Pravatya kshetron mein jalagam pravandhankee visheshta (Hindi).<br />
b) kenchua khad bannne kee vidhi tatha is kee jal pravandhan mein upyogita tatha<br />
bhoomi kee jal graham kshmata badhne mein desi khad kaa yogdaan.<br />
56-59. Delivered a total of 4 lectures in farmers” training courses on Soil and water<br />
Conservation held at the DEE, HPKV, Palampur during Feb-Mar 2011. The lectures were<br />
delivered on the topic—Role of biofertilizers in soil & water conservation. The lectures<br />
were given on 17-2-011, 19-2-011,, 27-2-011 and 3-3-011.<br />
57-58. Delivered the following 2 lectures (!9-2-011) at the Seven Day training Camp on<br />
enhancing water productivity organized bt KVK, Kangra at kangra. :<br />
A) Khadyan phaslon mein jal pravandhan<br />
B) Dalhani aur tilhani phaslon mein jal pravandh<br />
59. Attended the Tilhan Divas organized by the Oilseed Research Centre, HPKV, Kangra at<br />
Kangra on march 03, 2011. Gave a lalk on Soil sampling to the farmers.<br />
60. Presided over the inactive session of Literacy Mission Resource Centre, Shimla with the<br />
farmers/ other dignitaries on 2-05-011 at the DEE, HPKV.<br />
61. Recorded a talk on the cultivation of corn and rice for local TV network DARPAN on<br />
9=6=011.The same was telecast on 10-6-011.<br />
62. Participated actively in Two Day State Level Workshop of Krishi Vygyan Kendras (June<br />
24-25, 2011) at the DEE, HPKV. Palampur. Played a special role by serving as the<br />
convener of Exhibitions Committee.<br />
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63. Took part in Farmers- Scientists Interface at the DEE on 7 th and 8 th June, 2011 and again<br />
on 9 th and 10 th oct, 2011. Enlightened the farmers about soil testing in detail.<br />
64. Gave a talk on Estimation of organic carbon to the ADO’s and other officers during the<br />
STCR Regional workshop cum training on soil testing. Organized by the HPKV palampur<br />
at palampur. (Nov 24-25, 2010).<br />
65.Delivered a lecture at a farmers” camp on water productivity at KVK, Sundernagar on 27-<br />
5-2010. The topic was : Varsha jal ka Vygyanik vidhi duara pravandhan.<br />
66.Delivered 2 lectures at a water productivity farmers camp organized by the KVK,<br />
Sundernagar on 12-5-2010. The topics were:<br />
A) Khadyan phaslon mein jal pravandh.<br />
B) Dalhani avum tilhani faslon mein jal pravandh.<br />
67--68.Delivered a talk( 13-7-011 & 20-7-011) on the topic: Water management in the<br />
polyhouse in a course for the farmers from Solan distt, held at the HPKV, Palampur( 11-<br />
15 July, 2011 & 18-22 July, 2011).<br />
68. Delivered a talk entitled, : Lay out of field and pot expertiments and working out<br />
fertilizer doses(3-8-011) to the Field Assistants refresher course at the DEE, Palampur<br />
(Aug. 2011).<br />
69. Delivered a talk entitled, “Soil testing,its importances a tool for diagnosis and<br />
maintenance of soil health to the Field assistants refresher course at the DEE,<br />
Palampur(Aug, 2011).<br />
70-71. Delivered 2 lectures to the ADOs participating in 3 day course on biofertilizers at the<br />
DEE, HPKV, Palampur (Sept 2011). The topic was: Use of biofertilizers in paddy crop<br />
and the dates on which the lectures were given were 6 th and 16 th of Sept, 2011.<br />
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109<br />
Radio/ Television talks<br />
Topic Date Station<br />
1. Bio-fertilizers in boosting P Use efficiency May 10, 1988 All India Radio, Shimla<br />
2. Judicious use of available irrigation water in<br />
farming<br />
3. Soil moisture conservation and fertilizer use<br />
in rainfed farming<br />
4. Amelioration of micronutrient deficiencies in<br />
wheat and barley<br />
5. Maximizing production of rainfed wheat and<br />
barley in Himanchal <strong>Pradesh</strong><br />
6. Requirements of chemical fertilizers for rabi<br />
crops<br />
7. Scientific methods of field moisture<br />
conservation<br />
May 19, 1989<br />
Nov. 5, 1989<br />
Dec. 1, 1989<br />
Oct. 15, 1992<br />
Oct. 1, 1991<br />
Sept. 15, 1992<br />
All India Radio, Shimla<br />
All India Radio, Shimla<br />
All India Radio, Shimla<br />
All India Radio, Shimla<br />
All India Radio, Shimla<br />
All India Radio, Shimla<br />
8. Use of fertilizers and manure in Kharif crops July 20, 1995 All India Radio, Shimla<br />
9. Usefulness of bio-fertilizers in <strong>Agricultural</strong><br />
Production<br />
Feb. 19, 1996<br />
All India Radio, Shimla<br />
10. Soil testing and Judicious Use of fertilizers Dec. 14, 1996 All India Radio, Dharamsala<br />
11. Crop Research Award (1997) vis- vis<br />
contributions made by Dr. V.K. Suri<br />
12. Soil and water Management of Crops of<br />
spring season (Feb. & Mar.)<br />
July 29, 1997<br />
Feb., 2 1998<br />
All India Radio, Dharamsala<br />
All India Radio, Dharamsala<br />
13. Use of balanced fertilizers in Kharif crop April, 29, 1998 All India Radio, Shimla<br />
14. Soil conservation in rainy season Aug. 6, 1998 All India Radio, Dharamsala<br />
15. Use of bio-fertilizers in summer Vegetable<br />
crops<br />
Aug. 6, 1998<br />
All India Radio, Dharamsala<br />
16. Fertilizer management in rabi crops Feb. 23, 1999 All India Radio, Dharamsala<br />
17. Soil testing and use of fertilizers Feb. 22, 2000 All India Radio, Dharamsala<br />
18. Balanced fertilization for increasing<br />
agricultural production<br />
19. Significance of fertilizers in delayed sowing of<br />
Rabi crops<br />
20. Balanced fertilization in summer season<br />
vegetables<br />
Feb. 19, 2002<br />
Dec. 12, 02<br />
April 16, 02<br />
All India Radio, Dharamsala<br />
All India Radio, Dharamsala<br />
All India Radio, Dharamsala<br />
21. Sukha grasth kshetro ke lie phaslain March 07 AI.R., Kanpur<br />
22. Efficient irrigation systems April 06, 2009 Doordarshan Kendra Shimla<br />
23. 23-50 interactions in field/VC’s<br />
Chamber<br />
24. Water harvesting,conservation and its<br />
utilization in cash crops<br />
6-7-2010 DO<br />
Do
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25. Efficient nutrient management in rainy<br />
season crops<br />
26. Use of biofertilizers in kharif crops<br />
27. Agro-techniques for maize, rice & tips of<br />
importance vis-à-vis standing crops<br />
Total : About 55
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Crop demonstrations on farmers' fields<br />
Sl.<br />
No.<br />
Farmer/ Location Crop Season Theme<br />
1. Jagdish Ram, Vill.<br />
Kathoar Khurd (Una)<br />
2. Jagdish Ram, Vill.<br />
Kathoar Khurd (Una)<br />
3. Jagan Nath, Vill.<br />
Nandpur (Una)<br />
4. Jagan Nath, Vill.<br />
Nandpur (Una)<br />
Maize<br />
Wheat (S-308)<br />
Rice (IR- 579)<br />
Rice(IR-579)<br />
Wet<br />
Season, 87<br />
Dry<br />
season, 87-<br />
88<br />
Wet<br />
season, 87<br />
Wet<br />
season, 88<br />
5. Chain Singh, Vill. Amb Wheat(S-308) Dry<br />
season, 88<br />
6. Chain Singh, Vill. Amb<br />
(Una)<br />
7. Sukhdev Singh, Vill.<br />
Loharli (Una)<br />
8. Sudesh Chand, Vill.<br />
Jadla (Una)<br />
9. P.C. Katoch, Vill.<br />
Jhikker (Kangra)<br />
10. Kishan Singh, Vill.<br />
Jankhaur (Una)<br />
11. Ramesh Kumar, Vill.<br />
Jankaur (Una)<br />
12. Jai Chand, Vill.<br />
Amratrahar (Kangra)<br />
13. Kartar Singh, Vill<br />
Bhadiara (Kangra)<br />
Maize (Early<br />
Camposite)<br />
Toria(DK-1)<br />
Toria (DK-1)<br />
Soybean<br />
(Bragg)<br />
Toria<br />
(Bhawani)<br />
Toria<br />
(Bhawani)<br />
Raya (Varuna)<br />
Wheat<br />
Wet<br />
season, 89<br />
Dry<br />
season, 94<br />
Dry<br />
season, 94<br />
Wet<br />
season, 94<br />
Dry<br />
season, 95<br />
Dry<br />
season, 95<br />
Dry<br />
season, 95-<br />
96<br />
Dry<br />
season, 97-<br />
98<br />
Improved Agril. Technology<br />
Improved Agril. Technology<br />
Efficacy of Blue- Green<br />
Algae as a Nitrogen<br />
Supplement in Rice<br />
Efficacy of Blue - Green<br />
Algae as a Nitrogen<br />
Supplement in Rice<br />
Importance of Fertilizer<br />
Potassium in Wheat<br />
Importance of Fertilizer<br />
Potassium in Maize<br />
Balanced Fertilizer<br />
Application based on Yield<br />
Targeted Concept in Toria<br />
Balanced Fertilizer<br />
Application based on Yield<br />
Targeted Concept in Toria<br />
Balanced Fertilizer<br />
Application based on Yield<br />
Targeted Concept Soybean<br />
Balanced Fertilizer<br />
Application based on yield<br />
targeted concept in Toria<br />
Balanced fertilizer<br />
Application based on yield<br />
targeted concept in Toria<br />
Balanced fertilizer<br />
application based on yield<br />
targeted concept in Raya<br />
Integrated Nutrient<br />
Management for specific<br />
yield in wheat<br />
14. Balbir Singh Vill.<br />
Barnoh (Una)<br />
15. Surjeet Singh, Vill.<br />
Jankaur (Una)<br />
Toria<br />
(Bhawani)<br />
Dry<br />
season,<br />
1999<br />
-do- -do- -do-<br />
Balanced fertilizer application<br />
based on yield targeted<br />
concept in toria
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16. Preethi Raj, Vill. Basal -do- Dry season,<br />
2000<br />
17. Prakash Chand, Vill.<br />
Basal (Una)<br />
18. Amar Nath, Vill.<br />
Jankaur (Una)<br />
19. Laxshri Ram, Vill.<br />
Jankaur (Una)<br />
-do-<br />
Dry season,<br />
2000<br />
-do-<br />
-do-<br />
-do- -do- -do-<br />
-do- -do- -do-<br />
20. Vill. Basal (Una) -do- -do- -do-<br />
21. Vill. Basal (Una) -do- -do- -do-<br />
22. Vill Lohri (Una) -do- -do- -do-<br />
23. Vill Lohri (Una) -do- -do- -do-<br />
24. Vil. Banuri (Kangra ) Raya (Varuna) Dry season<br />
2001-01<br />
25. Vill. Banuri (Kangra) Soybean<br />
(PK472)<br />
Wet season<br />
2001<br />
26. Vill. Menjha (Kangra) -do- -do- -do-<br />
27. Vill. Patti (Kangra) -do- -do- -do-<br />
28. Sewa Singh, Vill. Lohrl<br />
(Una)<br />
29. Kishen Chand, Vill.<br />
Lohrli (Una)<br />
30. Mangat Ram, Vill. Basal<br />
(Una)<br />
31. Sandhya Devi, Vill.<br />
Basal (Una)<br />
32. Yog raj, vill. Loharli<br />
(Una)<br />
33. Mangat Ram, Vill. Basal<br />
(Una)<br />
34. Bachitar Singh, Vill.<br />
Kuthera (Una)<br />
35. B.S. Saini, Vill. Loharli<br />
(Una)<br />
Toria<br />
(Bhawani)<br />
Dry season<br />
2001<br />
-do- -do- -do-<br />
-do- -do- -do-<br />
-do- -do- -do-<br />
-do- -do- -do-<br />
-do- -do- -do-<br />
-do- -do- -do-<br />
-do- -do- -do-<br />
Balanced fertilizer application<br />
based on yield targeted<br />
concept in Raya<br />
Balanced fertilizer application<br />
based on yield targeted<br />
concept in soybean<br />
Balanced fertilizer application<br />
based on yield targeted<br />
concept in Toria
FRONTLINE DEMONSTRATIONS BASED ON SOIL TEST BASED CROP<br />
RESPONSE<br />
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There were conducted by various Soil testing laboratories under technical<br />
guidance of Dr. T.S. Verma and other STCR scheme staff including myself.<br />
36. Dilbag Singh, Vill. Saloni<br />
(Una)<br />
37. Ranbir Singh, Vill. Amb<br />
(Una)<br />
38. Shivdyal, Vill. Bangana<br />
(Una)<br />
39. Karambir Singh, Vill.<br />
Jadla (Una)<br />
40. Balbir Singh, Vill.<br />
Hatwas (Kangra)<br />
41. Karam Singh, Vill.<br />
Andretta (Kangra)<br />
42. Bishamber Dass, Vill.<br />
Sulah (Kangra)<br />
43. Girdhari Lal, Vill.<br />
Bhattoo (Kangra)<br />
44. Piar Singh, Vill. Anu<br />
(Hamirpur)<br />
45. Surinder, Vill. Gharana<br />
(Hamirpur)<br />
46. I.S. Chauhan, Vill.<br />
Ghoon (Hamirpur)<br />
47. Vinod Kumar, Vill. Gurah<br />
(Hamirpur)<br />
48. Gurdev Singh, Vill.<br />
Jankaur (Una)<br />
Wheat Dry season, 96-<br />
97<br />
Wheat Dry season, 96-<br />
97<br />
Wheat Dry season, 96-<br />
97<br />
Wheat Dry season, 96-<br />
97<br />
Wheat Dry season, 96-<br />
97<br />
Wheat Dry season, 96-<br />
97<br />
Wheat Dry season, 96-<br />
97<br />
Wheat Dry season, 96-<br />
97<br />
Wheat Dry season, 96-<br />
97<br />
Wheat Dry season, 96-<br />
97<br />
Wheat Dry season, 96-<br />
97<br />
Wheat Dry season, 96-<br />
97<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Rice Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based
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49. Virender Kumar, Vill.<br />
Sulah (Una)<br />
50. Kishan Singh, Vill.<br />
Delbah (Una)<br />
51. Jaswant Singh, Vill.<br />
Chokiminar (Una)<br />
52. Kali Dass, Vill. Manjha<br />
(Kangra)<br />
53. Nand Ram, Vill. Kangra<br />
(Kangra)<br />
54. Kishori Lal, Vill. Alampur<br />
(Kangra)<br />
55. Kishan Chand, Vill.<br />
Mansimble (Kangra)<br />
56. Sarwan Singh, Vill. Nalti<br />
(Hamirpur)<br />
57. Ranjeet Singh, Vill.<br />
Nagrota Giagian<br />
(Hamirpur)<br />
58. Ravinder Kumar, Vill.<br />
Bahol (Hamirpur)<br />
59. Naveen Kumar, Vill.<br />
Vbahal (Hamirpur)<br />
60. Sarwan Kumar, Vill.<br />
Surdha Suraj (Una)<br />
61. Hans Raj, Vill. Nakdoh<br />
(Una)<br />
62. Subhash Chand, Vill.<br />
Bathu (Una)<br />
63. Nand Lal, Vill. Takki<br />
Mazara (Una)<br />
Crop Response<br />
Rice Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Rice Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Rice Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response
115<br />
64. Roop Lal, Vill. Nakhrehar<br />
Munsiya (Hamirpur)<br />
65. Rekhi Ram, Vill. Lamblu<br />
(Hamirpur)<br />
66. Uttam Singh, Vill. Jalari<br />
(Hamirpur)<br />
Wheat Dry season, 98-<br />
99<br />
Wheat Dry season, 98-<br />
99<br />
Wheat Dry season, 98-<br />
99<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
67. Sita Ram, Vill. Natti<br />
(Hamirpur)<br />
68. Som Dutt, Vill. Kalsh<br />
(Hamirpur)<br />
69. Gansyam, Vill. Dhar<br />
(Mandi)<br />
70. Sita Ram, Vill. Slaper<br />
(Mandi)<br />
71. Tulsi Ram, Vill. Ratti<br />
(Mandi)<br />
72. Changa Ram, Vill. Arla<br />
(Kangra)<br />
73. Desh Raj, Vill. Kandi Sai<br />
(Kangra )<br />
74. Pratap Singh, Vill.<br />
Sahoura<br />
75. Ravi Kumar, Vill.<br />
Andretta (Kangra)<br />
Wheat Dry season, 98-<br />
99<br />
Wheat Dry season, 98-<br />
99<br />
Wheat Dry season, 98-<br />
99<br />
Wheat Dry season, 98-<br />
99<br />
Wheat Dry season, 98-<br />
99<br />
Wheat Dry season, 98-<br />
99<br />
Wheat Dry season, 98-<br />
99<br />
Wheat Dry season, 98-<br />
99<br />
Wheat Dry season, 98-<br />
99<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response<br />
Front - line Demonstration<br />
based on Soil Test based<br />
Crop Response
Participatory diagnosis of constraints and opportunities (PDCO) based frontline<br />
demonstrations conducted by us on soil Test based Integrated Plant Nutrition in<br />
Rice- wheat system<br />
116<br />
76-77 (2 trials) Sher Singh, Vill. Bheri (Kangra) Wheat Dry season, 2000-01<br />
78-79 (2 trials ) Parma Ram, Vill. Bheri (Kangra) -do- -do-<br />
80-81 (2 trials) Chuni Lal, Vill. Rajiana (Kangra) -do- -do-<br />
82-83 (2 trials) Dulo Ram, Vill. Rajiana (Kangra -do- -do-<br />
84-85 (2 trials ) Sher Singh, Vill. Bheri (Kangra) -do- Wet season, 2001<br />
86-87 (2 trials ) Parma Ram, Vill. Bheri (Kangra) -do- -do-<br />
88-89 (2 trials ) Chuni Lal, Vill. Rajiana (Kangra) -do- -do-<br />
90-91 (2 trials ) Dulo Ram, Vill. Rajiana (Kangra) -do- -do-<br />
92-93 (2 trials ) Sher Singh, Vill. Bheri (Kangra) Rice Dry season, 2001-02<br />
94-95 (2 trials ) Parma Ram, Vill. Bheri (Kangra) -do- -do-<br />
96-97 (2 trials ) Chuni Lal, Vill. Rajiana (Kangra) -do- -do-<br />
98-99 (2 trials ) Dulo Ram, Vill. Rajiana (Kangra) -do- -do-<br />
In addition to above<br />
1. Demonstrated chemical control of the menace weed Lantana camara in the farm/orchard of Raja<br />
Chain Singh at Amb (Una) in 1988. This was carried out by the spray of Glyphosate on<br />
regenerated lantana growth.<br />
2. During the dry season of 1993-94, a demonstration with wheat (cv. S-308) was laid out at the<br />
<strong>University</strong> Experimental Farm at Akrot (Una). The theme was the, 'Performance of Mixed<br />
Fertilizers (NPK) versus Straight Fertilizers.<br />
3. A long-term demonstration on, 'Prescription based Fertilizer Use in Maize-Wheat Cropping<br />
System,” was laid out at the <strong>University</strong> Farm every season. It was started in 1996. It was<br />
concluded in 2003<br />
Prof. (Dr. V.K. Suri)<br />
Ex-Vice-Chancellor,<br />
C.S. Azad Univeristy of Agric. & Tech.<br />
Kanpur<br />
c/o Dept. of Soil Science<br />
<strong>CSK</strong> HPKV, Palampur<br />
176062 (HP) INDIA