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BIO- DATA
PROFESSOR VINOD KUMAR SURI
(One page CV)
Directorate of Extension Education, CSK H.P. Agril. University, Palampur-176062, H.P., India
+91-01894-230395 & 230399(O), 01894-201098 ®, 098163-60301 (M), e-mail: surivk13jan@gmail.com
Indian National; Born Jan 13, 1955, Excellent Health
Prof. (Dr.) V.K. Suri, Former Vice-Chancellor, Chander Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology,
Kanpur graduated in 1976 and obtained M.Sc. Degree in Soil Science in 1979 from the Punjab Agricultural
University, Ludhiana. He did his Ph.D. in Soil Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur where
he also served as Senior Research Assistant till 1986 (1982-1986). He worked as Assistant Soil
Scientist/Assistant Professor upto 1994 at the CSK H.P. Agricultural University, Palampur, as Soil
Scientist/Associate Professor upto 2002 and as Principal/Senior Scientist/Professor from 2002 till date. Dr. Suri
has also additionally served as the Associate Director (Research) of the university. Dr. Suri had the privilege to
serve as Vice-Chancellor of C.S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur during 2006-08. Dr.
Suri’s experience in agriculture (teaching, research, extension, consultancy, development, administration, etc.)
spans more than 30 years.
Professor Suri has worked extensively in the areas of enhancing fertilizer use efficiency of rainfed lands using
organic manures, green manures and biofertilizers. He has developed blue green algae technology for rice
farmers and also developed integrated nutrient management technologies for various rainfed crops covering
cereals, oilseeds, pulses and vegetables. He also worked on formulation of judicious fertilizer recommendations
for various crops based on soil test and yield targets. Actually, he gave a new dimension to STCR and water
management researches at Palampur. Prof. Suri has more than 200 publications to his credit. Prof. Suri has
published 77 original research papers/book chapters in national and international journals of repute and has
also published 63 technical articles. He has also authored 2 conference proceedings published in the book
form. He has also guided/advised many B.Sc. M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. Dr. Suri has successfully executed a
number of externally aided research, extension and developmental projects.
In recognition of his immense contribution to new knowledge, human resource capital and the science led
transformation of agriculture, Prof. V.K. Suri has been bestowed with numerous awards (>20) such as Crop
Research Award, 1997, 20 th Century Agril. Development National Award-2000, C.V. Kapur Educational
Foundation Distinguished Teacher Award, 2002, Shiksha Rattan Puruskar-2007 & 2011, Dr. Lakhi Ram
Memorial Award-2008, Excellence Award-2010, Bharat Jyoti Award-2011 and the Gold Medal of India-2011,
Best Citizen of India Award 2011, etc. by various bodies of national and international repute. He is a Fellow of
4 esteemed professional societies.
Prof. Suri is associated with many international/national/provincial scientific/cultural/academic/ educational
bodies including International Society of Soil Science, Indian Society of Soil Science, Indian Society of Agril.
Science, Indian Society of Agril. Biochemists, Indian Council of Forestry Research, U.P. Council of Agril.
Research, Indian Academy of Social Science, IGNOU, Academic Senate, I.I.T. Kanpur, Board of Studies, COA,
Palampur etc. Dr. Suri is also serving on editorial advisory boards of many national and international journals,
besides serving on many committees.
Prof. Suri possesses a career of leadership in improving agrarian livelihood, food, nutrition and ecological
security, in cutting edge research and technology development, in higher educational and human resources
development and in policy and programme formulation, execution and appraisal. Above contributions were
especially made during the tenure as Vice-Chancellor of C.S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology
(CSAUAT), Kanpur. As research and development leader, Prof. Suri has developed many technologies which
contribute immensely to food, economic and livelihood securities. He steered CSAUAT, Kanpur towards its
continued traditional leadership in the New Millennium and prepared roadmap for an evergreen revolution. Dr.
Suri forged public-pubic and public-private partnership in research and skill development.
Dr. Suri is a widely travelled scientist having visited France, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Nepal,
Germany, China, USA, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Israel, Austria, Canada, Syria, Jordan and Egypt, in
connection with research work, additional studies and participation in international conferences.

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1. Personal Data
Detailed CV
Name : Prof. (Dr.) Vinod Kumar Suri (V.K. Suri)
Ph. D(IIT),FISAB,FSRDA, FSAP,FHTHS
Former Vice-Chancellor, Associate Director & Chief
Scientist
Immediate past position
held
: Vice-Chancellor
C.S. Azad University of Agriculture
and Technology, Kanpur-208002, (UP), India
Date of Birth : January 13, 1955
Present Address : Professor( Soil Science ) & Head /OI
Agricultural Technology Information Centre
(ATIC)
c/o Directorate of Extension Education
CSK H.P. Agril. Univ. Palampur-176062 (HP), India
Telephone Numbers : +911894-201098 & 01894-201099 (R)
+911894-230395 & 230399 (O)
+9198163-60301 (Mobile)
+9194189-89956 (Mobile)
Fax Numbers : +911894-230511 (Attn: Dr. V.K. Suri)
+911894-230392 (Attn: Dr. V.K. Suri)
Telefax: +911894-230399 (Attn: Dr. V.K. Suri)
E-mail/Website : surivk13jan@yahoo.com
surivk13jan@gmail.com
www.hillagric.ernet.in
Permanent Address : “Narain Kunj”, Behind Shiva Temple,
NH-20, VPO Banuri (Lower), Palampur-176061
HP, India
Sex : Male

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Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
Languages known : English, Hindi, Punjabi, German, Bengali, Pahari, etc.
Career Objectives : To work with an organization that offers a
challenging career, wherein my skills/technical
knowledge/potential can be utilized to the maximum
in attaining organizational goals thereby boosting my
professional excellence
Future : To leverage the unique qualities and capabilities
among the employees of any institution in India or
abroad for its all-round development.
Strengths : Clarity, honesty, efficiency, devotion and dedication
Wisdom : Possesses an ability to harness the maximum of the
capabilities of the employees.

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Highest degree : Ph.D. (Soil Science) in 1986, Indian Institute
of Technology, Kharagpur, A Grade
Specialization(s) :
Special Training :
Soil Fertility/Soil Biology/Biofertilizers/Soil Test Crop
Response/ Water Management/ Integrated Nutrient
management/ Environmental Quality
Selected by MASHAV (Ministry of External
Affairs), Govt. of of Israel for three week International
Course on, “Irrigation and Fertigation in Controlled
Environment”, Beit Dagan near Tel Aviv (Israel) (Nov. 11-
Dec. 04, 2003)
2. Academic Qualifications
Degree Institution Year Division Subjects
Ph.D.
(Soil Science)
Thesis Title:
M.Sc.
(Soil Science)
Thesis Title:
B.Sc. Agri.
(Honours
in Soil Science)
Higher Sec. II
Higher Sec. I
Indian
Institute
of Technology,
Kharagpur,
WB, India
1986 First Soils, German,
Stat, Chemistry,
Studies on the utilization of rice husk and some other materials as
potential fertilizers.
Punjab Agril.
Univ. Ludhiana,
(Pb.) India
Agronomy, etc.
1979 First Soils, Microbiol.,
Stat., Tech.
Writing, etc.
Carbon fertilization studies: Effect of soil released carbon dioxide on subtropical
crops (soybean and maize) under field conditions)
Punjab Agril.
Univ.
Ludhiana, (Pb.)
India
H.P. Board of
School
Education
Shimla, India
H.P. Board of
School
Education
Shimla, India
Field of specialization: Soil Science
1976 First Soils, Maths,
Chemistry,
Agril. subjects,
etc.
1972 First Maths, Physics,
Chemistry,
Biology, etc.
1971 First Maths, Physics,
Chemistry,
Biology, etc.
Recipient of National Science Talent SearchScholarship from B.Sc. to Ph.D. This scholarship is awarded on the
basis of a country wide national level competitive exam conducted by NCERT (GOI), New Delhi. I was one out
of the 25 awardees in agricultural sciences.
3. Professional Experience
Post Institution Period

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Senior Extension Specialist
(Soil Science)/
Professor(Soil Science)
Chief Scientist (Water
Management)
Directorate of Extension
Education, CSK H.P. Agril.
University Palampur (HP)
Department of Soil
Science, CSK H.P. Agril.
University Palampur (HP)
May 05, 2011 till date
May 13,2010 to Nov. 19, 2010
(0.5 years nearly)
Professor(Soil Science) -do- Jan. 25, 2010 –May 12,2010
(5 months nearly), Nov.20,
2010- May 4, 2011 (0.5 years
nearly), Total 1 year nearly
Chief Scientist (Water
Management)
Associate Director
(Research)-Additional
Charge
Vice-Chancellor
-do-
Directorate of Research,
CSK H.P.Agril. University,
Palampur (H.P.)
C.S.Azad University of Agri.
and Technology, Kanpur
(UP), India
Nov., 05,2008 –Jan.24,2010
( 1.25 years )
Nov.23,2009-July 29,2010
(8 months nearly)
October 09, 2006
to Nov. 4, 2008
(About 2 years)
Senior Soil
CSK H.P. Agril. University
June 01, 2002-
Scientist/ Professor
Palampur (H.P.)
Oct. 08, 2006
(4.5 years)
Soil Scientist/
Associate Professor
Asstt. Soil Scientist/
Asstt. Professor
Senior Research
Assistant
CSK H.P. Agril. University
Palampur (H.P.)
CSK H.P. Agril. University
Palampur (H.P.)
Indian Institute of
Technology,
Kharagpur (W.B.)
Total experience
June 01, 1994
May 30, 2002 (8 years)
May, 1986 May,
1994 (8 years)
Nov. 27, 1982 April 28,
1986 (4.5 years)
30 years approx.
1. Served as Assistant Soil Scientist in All India Coordinated Research Project on Water Management in High Rainfall
Areas (ICAR), Palampur Centre from June 20, 1992 to September 21, 1993 (1.5 years). Served as Chief Scientist in the same
project from Nov. 04, 2008 to Jan. 24, 2010
2. Served as Assistant Soil Scientist/Soil Scientist in All India Coordinated Research Project on Soil Test Crop Correlation
(ICAR), Palampur Centre, from October 1, 1993 to October 8, 2006 (13 years).
3. Served as Senior Research Assistant in All India Coordinated Research Project on Improvement of Soil Physical Conditions
(ICAR), Kharagpur Centre, from November 27, 1982 to April 28, 1986 (4.5 years).
4. Served as Chief Scientist (Water Management) in All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Water Management in
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
It covers experience on account of teaching, research, extension, consultancy and
administration.
Recognitions
Born on January 13, 1955 in the countryside of Himachal Pradesh, Dr. V. K. Suri, after
completing his school education with high academic achievements, opted for higher studies
in the field of Agriculture. His commitment to the development of Agriculture is amply
evident by the fact that he obtained specialization in Soil Science and completed his Ph.D.
degree with First Class from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur - a premier
seat of learning in Science and Technology. In furtherance of agriculture sector, Dr. V. K.
Suri started research in the area of improvement of soil physical conditions as Senior
Research Assistant at the IIT, Kharagpur where he served from 1982 to 1986.
1992-2006
Dr. Suri carried out extensive research in the area of soil test crop response research. He
carried out fertility gradient and soil test crop response experiments vis-à-vis integrated
nutrient management covering maize, wheat, oilseeds, soybean and okra culminating into
the development of fertilizer adjustment models for them. An experiment on fertility build up
as a result of continuous prescription based fertilization was also completed. Verification
trials for equations developed earlier were also conducted on farmers' fields. Demonstration
experiments to popularize soil test based fertilizer use in oilseed crops were also carried out.
Developed mycorrhizal biofertilizer (VAM) technology for rainfed maize, soybean, wheat and
okra. Dr. Suri is presently engaged in water management research with special focus on
water-nutrient interactions involving soil biota especially AM fungi.
1982-1992
Developed blue green algae technology for our rice farmers. Also developed integrated
nutrient management technology for various rainfed crops such as maize, wheat, oilseeds,
gram, peas, lentil, etc. Carried out experiments on crop responses to biofertilizers
(Azospirillum, microphos inoculants/phosphate solubilizing microbes (PSM), Azotobacter,
Rhizobium, etc.
It is obvious from the above that Dr. Suri has been working in the area of
• Enhancing fertilizer use efficiency of rainfed lands using organic manures, green
manures and bio-fertilizers.

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• Formulation of judicious fertilizer recommendations for various crops based on soil
test values and yield targets.
In addition to the above, Dr. Suri has been teaching various courses to the undergraduate
and postgraduate classes for the last 10 years. He has also been actively involved in various
types of, extension activities such as, delivering talks in farmers' camps, farmers' trainings,
field days; delivering talks from All India Radio/Television and publishing extension/popular
articles.
2006-08
Dr. Suri served as the youngest Vice-Chancellor of Chander Shekhar Azad
University of Agri. and Technology, Kanpur (U.P.); conducted the affairs of the
university efficiently for which he received appreciation from one and all. He did
everything possible to turn the CSAUAT as one of the top State Agricultural
Universities.
2008- till date
Dr. Suri served as the Chief Scientist (Water Management) after his return from Kanpur
assignment (VC, CSAUAT, Kanpur) for almost 2 years in 2 separate terms . He reoriented
the technical programme of Water Management Project (ICAR) vis-à-vis enhancement of
water and nutrient use efficiencies using innovative approaches. He has laid out field
experiments on boosting water and phosphorus-use efficiency employing arbuscular
mycorrhizal (AM) fungi. Dr. Suri has also initiated fertigation studies in the field, recycling
harvested rain-water through drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. Since Jan. 25, 2010, Dr.
Suri is more actively involved in teaching work including P.G. research guidance.

4. Awards / Honours / Fellowships / Scholarships/ Recognitions
received
Awards
1. Recipient of Crop Research Award in Soil Science, 1997 of the Agricultural
Research Information Centre, Hisar (India)
2. Recipient of 20 th Century Agricultural Development National Award in Soil
Science, 2000 of the Gaurav Society, Hisar (India).
3. Recipient of Second Best Poster Paper Award during National Maize Seminar,
HPKV, Palampur (Nov. 3-4, 2000).
4. Recipient of C.V. Kapur Educational Foundation Distinguished Teacher
Award, 2002 for excellence in teaching of Soil Sciences and for his dedication to
students.
5. Recipient of Shiksha Rattan Puruskar-2007 (Certificate of Excellence) for
outstanding services, achievements and contributions. It was conferred by India
International Friendship Society, New Delhi.
6. Recipient of Dr. Lakhi Ram Memorial Award-2008 conferred by Society for
Recent Development in Agriculture, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture
and Technology, Meerut (U.P.).
7. Recipient of Excellence Award-2010 by Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists,
conferred during International Conference on Role of Biomolecules in Food Security
and Health Improvement, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (Feb. 17-20, 2010).
8. Selected for the honour of “Socrates International Award-2007 by Europe
Business Assembly, London (Oxford) U.K. It is in recognition of professional activities
and personal contribution to intellectual development of modern society.
9. Nominated for the title, “Honorary Professor of International University,
Vienna-2003”.
10. Recipient of the Man of the Year Award-2003 conferred by the American
Biographical Institute, Releigh, North Carolina (USA).
11. Recipient of the Scientific Achievement Award-2003 conferred by American
Biographical Institute, Releigh, North Calorina (USA).
12. Recipient of United Cultural Convention’s International Peace Prize, 2003.
13. Recipient of American Medal of Honour-2003 Award of the American Biographical
Institute, Releigh, North Carolina (USA).
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14. Recipient of Excellent Teacher/Scientist Award-2008 by Kids Academy and
Lions Club (Adarsh), Kanpur (Aug. 31, 2008).
15. Have been awarded two million research project as Principal Investigator under the
World Bank Aided National Agricultural Technology Project (ICAR) New Delhi
(Competitive Grant Programme). The title of the awarded project is, “Studies on
vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) in meeting phosphorus needs of
important rainfed cropping systems in mountain soils of H.P.”
16. Recipient of National Science Talent Search Scholarship from B.Sc. to Ph.D. in
Agricultural Sciences. This scholarship was awarded on the basis of a countrywide
national level competitive exam conducted by the NCERT, New Delhi. I was one out
of 25 awardees in agricultural sciences.
17. 6 th Prof. R.S. Murty Memorial Lecture-2008 instituted by the Indian Society of Soil
Science in the memory of Late Prof. R.S. Murthy, an eminent soil scientist was
delivered by me at the Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (UP) on 23 rd October, 2007
on the topic : Perspectives in Soil Health Management – a Looking Glass.
18. Recipient of Shiksha Rattan Puruskar-2011 (Certificate of Excellence) for
outstanding services, achievements and contributions. It was conferred by India
International Friendship Society, New Delhi.
19. Recipient of Bharat Jyoti Award-2011 for outstanding services, achievements and
contributions. It was conferred by India International Friendship Society, New Delhi.
20. Won the Gold Medal of india-2011 Award : An international award by the
American Biographical Institute, North Carolina, USA for outstanding contributions to
the society.
21. Won the Best Citizen of India Award-2011 in recognition of exceptional caliber
and outstanding performance in the area of agricultural sciences. The honour has
been bestowed by the Best Citizen Publishing House, New Delhi.
Selected Professional assignments/recognitions
1. Consulting Editor of International Publication : The contemporary who is
who of the American Biographical Institute, Releigh (USA).
2. Member, Editorial Board, Communication in Soil Science and Plant Analysis
Journal published from Athens (Georgia, USA). Dr. Suri has the distinction
of being the first Indian scientist working in India to be appointed on the
board since the inception of this high impact factor international journal in
1970.

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3. International Panel Member (2008-2015), Malaysian J. Soil Science.
4. Member, ICAR CWC Joint Panel of Working Group to identify areas of joint
programme in research, training, extension, publication and distribution of
relevant materials.
5. Member, Task Force (HPKV) to oversee adoption of Bhawarna Block (Distt. Kangra)
for protected cultivation.
6. Member, University Committee on Cropping/Farming System Research.
7. Member, Academic Senate, IIT, Kanpur.
8. Member, Expert Committee for Certificate Course in “Water Harvesting
Management” of Indira Gandhi Open University, New Delhi.
9. Member, Expert Committee of U.P. Council of Agril. Research for creation of
new colleges/universities.
10. Member, Board of Management U.P. Council of Agril., Research, Lucknow.
11. Member, Board of Management, Indian Council of Forestry Reseach,
Dehradun.
12. Member, Advisory Editorial Board of Journal, “Trends in Bio Sciences,
Division of Crop Protection, IIPR, Kanpur
13. Member, Advisory Editorial Board of Journal, “Progressive Agriculture,
Horticulture Dept., SVBPUAT, Meerut.
14. Member, Ayurved Vishva Parishad, H.P. Chapter
15. Served as Chairman of Poster judging Committee during Platinum Jubiliee
Symposium held during 74 th Annual Meeting of Indian Society of Soil
Science, New Delhi (Dec. 22-25, 2009). A total of 350 papers were
presented/evaluated.
16. Served as Chairman of Poster Judging Committee during International
Conference on Role of Bio-molecules in Food Security and Health
Improvement, BHU, Varanasi (Feb. 17-20, 2010).
17. Chairman, National Organizing Committee of International Conference on
Post Harvest Technology and Value Addition in Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds
Nov. 27-20, 2006, Kanpur (India).
18. Co-Chairman, National Organizing Committee of International Conference
on “Role of Biomolecules in Food Security and Health Improvement, BHU,
Varanasi (India), Feb. 17-20, 2010.
19. President, Palampur Chapter, Indian Society of Soil Science, 2009.
20. Vice-President, Palampur Chapter, Indian Society Soil Science, 2004.
21. Secretary, Palampur Chapter, Indian Society Soil Science, 2003.
22. Treasurer, Palampur Chapter, Indian Society Soil Science, 1994-96.

23. Co-ordinator/President, Palampur Chapter, Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists
– 2009-2011.
24. Chief Patron, Indian Society of Agril. Biochemists, CSAUAT, Kanpur
Honours
1. Delivered 6 th R.S. Murthy Memorial Lecture instituted by the Indian Society of Soil
Science at the BHU, Varanasi (India) on October 23, 2007 on the topic “Perspectives
in Soil Health Management : a Looking Glass”.
2. Served as Chief Guest and delivered Keynote Address during Foundation Day cum
Technology Festival of the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CMAP-
ICAR), Lucknow (Aug. 11, 2007). The topic was, “Future Scenario of High-Tech.
Agriculture : Extension Implications.
Fellowships
1. Fellow, Society for Recent Development in Agriculture, 2009.
2. Fellow, Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists, 2006.
3. Received Associate Membership of the 12 th World Congress of Soil Science held at
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi (June, 1982).
4. Fellow, Hi-Tech Horticultural Society, SVPUAT, Meerut (UP)
5. Fellow, Society of Agricultural Professionals, CSAUAT, Kanpur
Merits
1. Holder of Science Merit Scholarship from class V to XI at School.
2. All-Round Best Student of the School during 1971-72.
3. Recipient of National Science Talent Search Scholarship (ICAR) from B.Sc.
to Ph.D. in Agril. Sciences. This scholarship is awarded on the basis of a
country wide national level competitive exam conducted by NCERT, New
Delhi. I was one out of 25 awardees in agricultural sciences.
4. Won the First Prize Inter College Debate on Co-operations (1973).
5. Won the Third Prize in All India Essay Competition on Energy Criss (1975).
6. Selected by MASHAV (Ministry of External Affairs), Govt. of Israel, for International
Course on, “Irrigation and Fertigation in Controlled Environment”, Bet Dagon near Tel
Aviv (Israel) (Nov. 11- Dec. 4, 2003).
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5. Significant scientific achievements of Dr. V.K. Suri
Dr. Suri has developed integrated nutrient management technology based on soil testing
and yield targets covering important cereals, pulses and oilseeds grown in Himachal Pradesh
especially in the acid soils regions. His significant contribution is the development of fertilizer
adjustment models for N, P and K involving complementary use of FYM and
phosphobacterial culture in above crops under limed and unlimed conditions. Above
technology has been generated, verified and demonstrated under both irrigated and rainfed
conditions. He has worked extensively on crop response to bio-fertilizers. He has particularly
developed blue green algae, phosphate solubilizing and arbuscular mycorrhizal technologies
for small and marginal farmers covering rainfed maize, wheat, soybean, etc. He has laid out
about 100 on-farm crop demonstrations to show the benefits of soil test based fertilization.
Demonstrations on blue green algae have been so successful. Farmers have reported its
beneficial role in weed control as well. Toria has been popularized as a catch crop thereby
providing supplemental income. Dr. Suri has reoriented both the STCR and water
management research at the HPKV, Palampur. In the case of the former, he has pioneered
research under rainfed regime employing organics and biofertilizers. In the area of water
management, Dr. Suri has launched field experiments on the role of AM fungi in mobilizing
nutrients and water from bulk soil. Dr. Suri has helped write 2 technical bulletins, one on
soil testing and the other on water conservation and utilization, besides educating
books/contributing chapters to books / manuals. As Vice-Chancellor, CSAUAT, Kanpur, Dr.
Suri attended a number of conferences (about 26) and chaired technical sessions on various
themes all over the country and delivered several lead / keynote lectures. He has won
several (more than 20) awards during his career spanning almost 30 years. These include
recognition of accomplishment in research, teaching and extension. Some of these awards
are Shiksha Rattan Puruskar-2007, Dr. Lakhi Ram Memorial Award-2008, Crop Research
Award-1997, 20 th Century Agril. Dev. Award, CV Kanpur Best Teacher Award-2002,
Excellence Award 2010 of the ISAB, Fellow, Indian Society of Agril. Biochemists, Fellow,
Society for Recent Development in Agriculture, Member, Editorial Board, Communications in
Soil Science and Plant Analysis J., International Panel Member (2009-15), Malaysian J. Soil
Science, Recipient of all important awards of American Biographical Institute, Raleigh,
Carolina (USA), etc.
Throughout his research career spanning almost three decades, Dr. Suri appears to have
endeavoured his time and energy on some of the needfelt problems of the farmers. In these
times of so much talk about organic farming (especially to meet nutrient needs of crops and
at the same time conserving soil etc.), it is by now agreed by many authorities that
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
chemical fertilizers + organics + biofertilizers) technology (with and without soil testing
component) for rainfed cereals, pulses and oilseeds of Himachal Pradesh. He tried to
conduct most of his research on cropping system basis which is actually the need of the day.
Based on his original work, it was concluded that 50 per cent of recommended fertilizer
nutrients could be saved through the use of organics and biofertilizers. He has developed
fertilizer adjustment equations/models based on yield target concept for various crops which
are usable by soil testing laboratories for making precise (as per soil tests, yield target
chosen, etc.) and most judicious fertilizer recommendations to the cultivators. Dr. Suri’s
above work facilitates recommendation of balanced doses of N, P and K (+organics and
biofertilizers) for different levels of crop production (low, medium and high) ensuring
maintenance of soil fertility at the same time. Since, the information has been converted into
very simple ready reckoners, these can be easily followed by the soil testing officers as well
as the farmers.
Actually, Dr. Suri reoriented the technical plan of work of Palampur Centre of the
All India Co-orginated Research Project on Soil Test Crop Response (ICAR) by
introducing the concepts of nutrient economy, healthy soils and high productivity
by means of integrated nutrition. The outcome is the generation of data-base
which is helpful in making fertilizer recommendations as elaborated above. Some
of the findings of practical utility are given below:
1. Fertilizer application based on yield target concept is superior to traditional
approaches as reflected through higher yield, optimal economic returns and soil
fertility build-up.
2. Complementary use of FYM in rainfed maize, under yield target concept, resulted into
fertilizer N, P and K economy of 40-60 per cent under various targets.
3. Complementary use of biofertilizers in rainfed maize i.e. used phosphobacterial and
Azotobacter cultures led to additional P and N savings of about 20 kg/ha each.
4. Results from a long term experiment showed that NPK fertilizer doses for attaining
targeted yields decreased with time due to fertility build-up.
5. Blue green algae (BGA) application at 10 kg/ha in standing water in rice after 10 days
of transplanting leads to fertilizer N saving of 30 kg N/ha. Moreover, it has a residual
effect on following wheat (2 q/ha higher wheat grain).
6. Farm yard manure (FYM) alone or along with nominal amounts of N say 40 kg N/ha
cannot tap the production potential of rainfed maize-wheat system under low hill submontane
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
N/ha.
8. Yield target based fertilization of maize, rice, toria and raya works satisfactorily in all
agro-climatic zones of the state. As such, it is possible to target yield level of 50 q/ha
in maize, 40-50 q/ha in wheat, 60 q/ha in rice, 15 q/ha in toria and 20 q/ha in raya.
9. It is possible to economize soil-test based and yield target oriented fertilizer
phosphorus dose in rainfed soybean-wheat and maize-wheat systems by 25 per cent
through the use of mycorrhizal biofertilizer.
10. Legume and vegetable cultivated fields have been found to be the best for preparing
mycorrhizal biofertilizer cultures for rainfed maize, soybean and wheat crops.
11. Mycorrhizal biofertilizer has been found to economize fertilizer P dose by nearly 25
per cent in okra,pea and brinjal. Further, it has aso been found save irrigation water
by 15-20 percent.

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Research / Extension/ Develpoment Projects handled/completed
As Principal Investigator/ Team Leader : 5
As Co- Principal Investigator : 5
As Consortium Leader : 1
Total : 11
Externally Funded Projects completed
Sr.
No.
Title Cost Funding
Agency
Duration
PI/Co-
PI/Team
Leader
1. Frontline demonstrations on
oilseed crops on soil test based
fertilizer recommendations
ICAR, New
Delhi
1991-
continuing
Co-PI
2. Frontline demonstrations with
cereals on soil test based crop
response in collaboration with
soil testing laboratories of State
Dept. Agri. HP
3. All India Coordinated Research
Project on Soil Test Crop
Response Co-relation
ICAR, New
Delhi
30 lacs ICAR, New
Delhi
1996-1999 Co-PI
1993-2006 Co-PI
4. All India Coordinated Research
project on Water Management
43 lacs ICAR, New
Delhi
Jan, 10
1972 to
continuing
P.I.
5. Studies on vesicular arbuscular
mycorrhizae (VAM) in meeting
phosphorus needs of important
rainfed cropping systems in
mountain soils of H.P. (NATP) –
Competitive Grant Programme
17 lacs ICAR (NATP),
New Delhi
2001-2004
(3.5 years)
P.I.
6. Production and utilization of
blue green algae (RSS Akrot)
7. Scaling up of water productivity
in agriculture for livelihoods
through teaching cum
demonstration, training of
trainers and farmers
8. National Watershed Development
Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA)
of H.P. (Zone I and II) (Adaptive
Research Component)
Ministry of
Agri., Govt. of
India
29 lacs ICAR, New
Delhi
8.4 lacs Ministry of
Agri., Govt. of
India
1987-1992 Co-PI
2007-2012 P.I./ Nodal
Officer
1994-1996 Associated
Scientist
9. Characterization of strains of
vesicular arbuscular
mycorrhizae (VAM) in various
mountain soils and their
evaluation as a potential
biofertilizer in pea
10 lacs
approx.
G B Pant
Institute of
Himalyan
Environment
and
Development,
Almora ,Govt.
of India
2011 PI
10. Livelihood studies in some
disadvantaged districts of U.P.
6 crores ICAR (NAIP),
New Delhi
2007-2012 Consortium
Leader as
VC,
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Kanpur
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Detailed Project Report
Preparation of Kangra
Watershed -3 under Integrated
Water Management Project
7 crores
almost
Govt of India,
Ministry of
Rural
Development
through HP
Govt.
2010-2011 Team
Leader
6. Scientific Leadership : chaired/ co-chaired about 30 technical sessions
1. Attended the 31 st IAUA Vice-Chancellors’ Convention on, “Role of SAUs’
in ushering green revolution” at the CSAUAT, Kanpur (Dec. 9-10, 2006).
Co-chaired the Plenary Session along with Dr. M.L. Madan, VC, DDUVAU
and CI, Mathura and helped finalize recommendations.
2. Attended IAUA Vice-Chancellors’ Meet and National Symposium on, “Post
Harvest Technology and Value addition in crops” at Tamil Nadu Agril.
University, Coimbatore (Feb. 9-10, 2007). Co-chaired a Tech. Session
with Dr. J.C. Katyal, V.C. HAU, Hisar.
3. Attended 32 nd IAUA Vice Chancellors’ Convention on, “Diversificaiton of
Indian Agriculture”, at Birsa Agril. University, Ranchi (Dec. 20-21, 2007).
Presented recommendations of 31 st IAUA Meet. Co-chaired the following
2 technical sessions:
a) Role of organic farming for diversification of Indian Agriculture. Also
presented a paper. Also helped finalize the recommendations.
b) Sustainable utilization of plant, animal, microbial and natural resource
diversity for agril. production and augmenting income and employment.
4. Attended the IAUA Vice-Chancellor Meet and National Symposium on
“Recent Trends in Organic Farming” at Pune Campus of Mahatma Phule
Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri (Sept. 11-12, 2007). Co-chaired the Technical
Session on : “Social aspects of organic farming” along with Dr. C.R.
Hazra, VC, IGKV, Raipur. Also made a paper/key note presentation.
5. Attended 44 th Annual General Meeting of Crop Care Federation of India (Sept. 9,
2007) at New Delhi. Served as Guest of Honour. Also made a presentation.
6. Attended 33 rd IAUA Vice-Chancellors Meet at the PAU, Ludhiana (March
8-9, 2008). Co-chaired Technical Session viz. “Self-Employment in Agri.”
and “Policy on Job Oriented Agril. Edu. in Currents Future Scenario”. Also
expressed views as a panelist.
7. Attended the AIU North Zone Vice-Chancellors’ Meet at Punjab
University, Chandigarh (Oct. 29-30, 2007). Chaired a Technical Session
on : “Curriculum Development in Higher Education”.
8. Attended a National Seminar on “Sustaining Soil Health for Higher Crop

Productivity”, at, the U.P. Council of Agril. Research, Lucknow (Oct. 30-
31, 2007). Chaired the Technical Session-I.
9. Attended National Symposium on “Integrated Farming Systems and its
role towards livelihood improvement” at Agril. Expt. Station, Rajasthan
Agril. University, Durgapura (Oct. 26-28, 2007) and presented a lead
paper. Also chaired Technical session-III on Oct. 26, 2007.
10. Attended National Symposium on, "Legumes for ecological sustainability
: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities”, field at the I.I.P.R., Kanpur
(Nov. 3-5, 2007). Chaired the Valedictory Function and helped finalise
recommendations also shared views by way of concluding speech.
11. Attended the IAUA All-India Vice-Chancellors’ Meet and 5th National
Symposium, "Environmental Pollution and its Effect on Agril. Production
and Human Health at Agril. Research Instt. Deemed University, Allahabad
(Sept. 25-26, 2008) and presented a key note paper. Chaired one Tech.
session and co-chaired another. Also presented views as a panelist.
12. Attended the AIU North Zone Vice-Chancellors' Meet at Gobind Vallav
Bhai Pant Univ. of Agri. And Technology, Pantnagar (Sept., 1-3, 2008).
Chaired the Technical Session on, " Distance Education," Also chaired the
Plenary Session.
13. Chaired the Technical Session–II (Oct. 17, 2008) of the TSI-FAI Regional
Workshop on " Promotion of Sulphur Fertilizer use in Indian Agriculture”
at Lucknow and also made Presidential remarks.
14. Attended the Workshop on, "Building Capacity for Students’ Centered Learning
organized under Indo-US Knowledge Initiative Prog. (ICAR) at CSAUAT, Kanpur
(Aug. 21-22, 2008). Served as Chief Guest at Inaugural Ceremony and delivered
key note address. Also chaired the Tech. Session on Aug. 21, 2008.
15. University’s Farm balance sheets were never prepared at the CSAUAT,
Kanpur before. As the VC of the university, got balance sheets of all farms
(40 no.) prepared (Aug. 2007) and sent these to the Govt. This is a
landmark achievement.
16. Got MOU signed with following prestigious bodies, as the VC of CSAUAT,
Kanpur
a) Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CMAP-CSIR),
Lucknow (U.P.)
b) Jain Irrigation Systems, Jalgaon (Maharashtra)
c) U.P. Govt. Remote Sensing Centre, Lucknow (U.P.)
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17. Attended the Biennial Workshop of All India Coordinated Research Project on Water
Management at Navsari Agril. University, Navsari (Gujarat) (Sept. 13-16, 2009).
Chaired the Technical Session in the afternoon of Sept. 13, 2009.
18. Attended the 1 st Indian Agricultural Scientists” and Farmers’ Congress (Oct. 03-04,
2009) at the CCS Univ., Meerut. Served as Guest of Honour at the Inaugural
Ceremony. Presided over the Plenary Session. Also presided over one of the
technical sessions.
19. Chaired a technical session-IV (Oct. 25, 2009) during All India seminar on
Watershed Management and Efficient Micro-Irrigation in Mountainous
Indian Himalayas, Dehradun (Oct. 24-25, 2009). Also presented a Lead
paper.
20. Co-chaired Technical session on, “Public Private Partnership for Food
Security” (Feb. 19, 2010) during International Conference on Role of
Biomolecules in Food Security and Health Improvement, Banaras Hindu
University, Varanasi (U.P.) (Feb. 17-20, 2010). Also presented a Lead
Paper.
21. Served as Chairman of Poster Judging Committee during Platinum Jubilee
Symposium held during 74 th Annual Meeting of Indian Society of Soil
Science, New Delhi (Dec. 22-25, 2009).
22. Served as Chairman of Poster Judging Committee during International
Conference on Role of Biomolecules in Food Security and Health
Improvement, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.) (Feb. 17-20,
2010).
23. Attended the National Symposium on Food Security in the context of
changing climate held at the CSAUAT, Kanpur (UP) (Oct.,30-Nov. 01, 2010
and chaired the following technical sessions :
A) Alternative Technologies,111-A,Oct.,31,2010
B) Application of modern tools for mitigating climate change, session-
7,Oct.,31,2010
C) Resource Conservation, 1-A,Oct. 31,2010. Also presented my lead paper
in this session.
D) Crop management strategies in mitigating climatic adversities,4A,
Nov.,01,2010
E) Co-chaired a technical session along with Dr. Arvind Kumar,
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session was—Vulnerability of agriculture to climate change and it just
followed the inaugural session of the above conference.
25. Attended the Chief Scientists’ Meet held at the CSKHPKV, Palampur (June
25-28,2010). Presided over the afternoon technical session on June 27,
2010.
26. Served as a Member of the College of Agriculture CSK HPKV, Board of
Studies during the year 2010-2011.

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7. Administrative experience : 18 years
Ma
1. Served as the Vice-Chancellor, C.S. Azad Univ. of Agri. and Tech., Kanpur
(2006-08 : ) with distinction.
2. Served as Officer In-charge, Research Station, CSK HPKV, Akrot (Una) (3 months)
with distinction.
3. Served as Dhaulaudhar U.G. Hostel Warden, HPKV, Palampur (3.5 years).
4. Served as (Principal Investigator) P.I. of World Bank aided Research
Project (NATP) for 3 years. Title of the project was, ”Studies on vesicular
arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) in meeting phosphorus needs of important
rainfed cropping systems in mountain soils of Himachal Pradesh”. Its
budget was 17 lacs. Dr. Suri competed at the national level and was one of
the few scientists whose projects were approved on competitive grant
basis.
5. Served as Co-PI (Independent charge) of Ministry of Agri., GOI Project :
Production and Utilization of Blue-green algae.
6. Served as Principal Investigator (PI) of All India Coordinated Research
Project on Water Management for High Rainfall Areas (ICAR) Palampur
Centre (2 years almost).
7. Served as Nodal Officer-cum-Principal Investigator of All India Project on
Water Productivity (1.2 years). Title : “Scaling up of water productivity in
agriculture for livelihoods through teaching cum demonstration, training of
trainers and farmers (ICAR)”.
8. Served as the Team Leader of the development project : Preparation of
Detailed Project Report for watershed Kangra-3 under the Integrated
Water Management Programme (2010-2011).
8. Professional Lectures Delivered
(i) Suri, V.K. 2007. Future Scenario of Hi-Tech. Agriculture Extension
Implications: Keynote vision lecture delivered at the Central Institute of
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow (U.P.) on its Foundation
Day cum Technology Festival on August 11, 2007.
(ii) Suri, V.K. 2007. Perspectives in Soil Health Management- a Looking Glass.
The 6th Prof. R.S. Murthy Memorial Lecture delivered at the Banaras Hindu
University, Varanasi (U.P.) on October 23, 2007.
The lecture has been
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9. Affiliation to Scientific Bodies
• International Society of Soil Science.
• Indian Society of Soil Science.
• Indian Society of Agricultural Science.
• Indian Association of Rice Research Workers.
• Indian Society of Soil Survey and Land-use Planning.
• Indian Society of Agronomy.
• Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists.
• Indian Society of Agricultural Chemists.
• Indian Society of Agri-Business Professionals.
• Society for Recent Development in Agriculture.
• Indian Association for Farming System Research.
• Society for Agril. Professionals.
• Hi-Tech Horticultural Society.
• Indian Society of Pulses Research.
• Society for Animal & Human Welfare and Environmental Research.
10. Patrons of various bodies
(i) Patron-in-Chief, Farm Science Journal, CSAUA&T, Kanpur
(ii) Chief Patron of Indian Society of Agricultural Biochemists, CSAUAT, Kanpur.
(iii) Patron of Society for Agricultural Professionals, CSAUAT, Kanpur. I
served as the Founder Patron of the Society as the Vice-Chancellor of
CSAUAT, Kanpur, having facilitated the birth of the above body.
(iv) Patron of Krishak Bharti and CSAU News Letter.
(v) Patron of Summer Training Programme on' “Recent Advances in Agricultural
Sciences”, sponsored, organized and held at CSAUAT, Kanpur (21.05.07-
10.06.07)
(vi) Chief Patron of the Indian Journal of Agricultural Biochemistry, CSAUAT,
Kanpur.
(vii) Patron of CSAUAT, Kanpur Alumni Association.
(viii) Patron of Kanpur Chapter, Indian Society of Soil Science.

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11. Membership of Apex Bodies of various organizations
1. Chairman, Board of Management, CSAUA&T, Kanpur.
2. Member, Board of Directors, U.P. Council of Agricultural Research
(UPCAR), Lucknow.
3. Member, Board of Governors, Indian Council Forestry Research (ICFRE),
Dehradun.
4. Member, Expert Committee of U.P. Council of Agril. Research for creation
of new Colleges/Universities.
5. Member, UP Pashudhan Vikas Parishad, Lucknow.
6. Member, Rajya Krishi Prabandh Sansthan, Rahmankhera, Lucknow.
7. Member, India Literacy Board, Lucknow.
8. Member, Executive Committee, Rastriya Audhanik Mission, Lucknow.
9. Honorary member, Laxmi Devi Lalit Kala Academy, Kanpur
10. Member, State Level Monitoring Committee for examining working of
“Kisan Call Centre”
11. Member, National Academic Advisory Committee, Indian Academy of
Social Science, Allahabad.
12. Member, State Level Mass Media Support Agril. Extension Committee, U.P.
Govt., Lucknow.
13. Member, Micro-irrigation Committee, Horticulture Department, U.P. Govt.
14. Member, U.P. Govt. Hindi Mission.
15. Member, Agril. Produce Price Advisory Council, U.P. Govt.
16. Member, Board of Advisors, Bhartiya Cattle Resource Development
Foundation, New Delhi.
17. Member, Advisory Board of Conference on, “Organic Agriculture: Hope of
Posterity”, UPCAR, Lucknow.
18. Member, Expert Committee for Certificate Course/Programme in Water
Harvesting Management of Indira Gandhi Open University, New Delhi.
19. Member, Board of Management, UP Bhumi Sudhar Nigam, Lucknow.
20. Member, Academic Senate, IIT, Kanpur.
21. Member, Advisory Editorial Board of Journal "Trends in Biosciences",
Division of Crop Protection, IIPR, Kanpur.

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22. Member , Organizing Committee, National Extension Congress, CSAUAT,
Kanpur (Feb. 2009).
23. Member, Organizing Committee, International Conference on Grain
Legumes : Quality Improvement, Value Addition and Trade. Feb 14-16,
2009, IIPR, Kanpur.
24. Member, Board of Directors, U.P. Land Reclamation Corp. Lucknow.
25. Member, Editorial Advisory Committee. J. of Indian Assoc. Pulse Research
(3.8.08).
26. Member, Organizing Committee, National Symposium, “Legumes for
Ecological Sustainability : Emerging Challenges and Opportunities, IIPR,
Kanpur (Nov. 3-5, 2007).
27. Served as Co-Chairman of National Organizing Committee of International
Conference on : “Role of Biomolecules in Food Security and Health
Improvement” held at BHU, Varanasi (Feb. 17-20, 2009).
28. Chairman, Academic Council, CSAUAT, Kanpur.
29. Member, Advisory Board, Progressive Agri. Journal of Society for Recent
Development in Agriculture, SVBPUAT, Meerut (U.P.)
30. Member, Editorial, Board, International Journal : Communications in Soil
Science & Plant Analysis , Athens, Georgia, USA.
31. International Panel Member, Malaysian Journal of Soil Science.
32. Member, Organizing Committee of National Symposium on : Food Security
in context of Changing Climate held at the CSAUAT, Kanpur (Oct.30-Nov.
01, 2010).
33. Member, International Organizing Committee of forthcoming International
Conference on Issues for climate change, land use diversification and
biotechnological tools for livelihood security to be held at the SVBPUAT,
Meerut (Oct. 08-010, 2011).
34. Member, National Organizing Committee of National Symposium on Natural
Resource Management for Sustainable Agriculture in the backdrop of
Climate Change to be held at the IGKV, Raipur(Chhatisgarh) (Jan., 20-22.
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12. Foreign visits
France, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Nepal, Germany, Russia, Oman,
China, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Israel, Syria, Jordan, Egypt (UAR), Canada,
U.S.A, Austria (18 countries).
Research Institutions visited abroad
1. National Institute of Agronomic Research (INRA) Regional Research
Centre, Versailles (France).
2. Rothamsted Agricultural Experiment Station, Herpenden (United Kingdom).
3. University Putra Malaysia, Sengor, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).
4. National Research Centre of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer Science (Chinese
Academy of Sciences), Beijing (China).
5. Forestry University, Beijing (China).
6. Imperial College, London (U.K.).
7. Technical University, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).
8. Kasetsart University, Bangkok (Thailand).
9. Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok (Thailand).
10. University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem (Israel).
11. Faculty of Food, Agri. & Quality Environmental Sciences, University of
Jerusalem, Rishon (Israel).
12. Israel's Institute of Soil, Water & Environmental Sciences, Volcani Centre,
Beit dagon (Israel).
13. Southern R & D Research Centre, Arava (Israel).
14. Central R & D Research Centre, Arava (Israel).
15. R & D Research Centre, Ramat Negev (Israel).
16. R & D research Centre, B sora (Israel).
17. Agricultural Extention Centre, Lachish (Israel).
18. Institute of Garden and Field Crops, Volcani Centre, Beit Dagon (Israel).
19. University of Reading, Reading (U.K.)
20. Oxford University, Oxford (U.K.)
21. University of Philadelphia, Philadelphia(USA).
22. University of Toronto, Toronto (Canada)
23. University of Colombia, New York (USA).
24. University of Guelph, Guelph (Canada).
25. International Institute of Applied Economic Systems, Vienna, (Austria).
26. University of Vienna, Vienna (Austria).
13. Notable Achievements/Innovations as the Vice-Chancellor,
CSAUAT, Kanpur

1. Set up the University Management Committee with the aim of deliberating
all crucial issues and resolving the same efficiently.
2. Introduced 2 day file movement disposal proforma aimed at disposal of
every case within 2 days by all officers. New system injected efficiency in
the system. A proforma containing particulars of file movement (Date, time
of start/disposal) was designed which had to be invariably pasted inside
file cover by the initiating officer(s).
3. Introduced crop-wise display of all informations pertaining crop production
thereby providing a single window service to the farmers in respect of
useful informations for them in Kisan Melas. It used to be department-wise
before. However, general display by each dept. was retained /continued.
The change was highly appreciated by the farmers/visitors.
4. Appointed two Officers on Special Duty to assist me in monitoring various important
aspects of university administration.
5. Formed a number of committees to monitor the working of
departments/units/research Centres/Krishi Vigyan Kendra of the
university at Kanpur as well as of off campus. Kindly see the annexures for
details of the committees . Got suggestion boxes installed in all units of
the university.
6. Introduced fortnightly monitoring system of work done by various
statutory officers/Head of Departments. Relevant proformae were
designed and regular presentations in my committee room were ensured
followed by suggestions for improvement.
7. Ensured a regular holding of Board of Management meetings as per the University Act
and Statutes. Powerpoint presentation system was also launched. It was not so
before.
8. Made exceptional efforts to get university budge defreezed (frozen at 1998
level). Got a meeting of all concerned held in Raj Bhavan under the
chairmanship of the Honourable Governor/Chancellor.
9. Got balance sheets (income-expenditure statements) of the university
farms (39 no.) made for the first time ever. It was considered as a
landmark achievements by all concerned.
10. Got the university balance sheet made after several years
11. Ensured almost 100% utilization of ICAR/other funds. Brought about
transparency in the allocation and utilization of funds through full house
discussions of all concerned officers/HOD.
12. Got a number of renovation works done (about 100 nos.).
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13. Made a record number of long time awaited appointments and promotions
of all categories of employees. Vacant positions of SC/ST backlog were also
filled up. Absorbed the entire Krishi Gyan Kendra staff into the KVK system.
In above process, 73 teachers were promoted to the rank of Assoc. Prof.
and 55 of them got promoted to the rank of Professor.
14. Streamlined the implementation of Career Advancement Scheme for
teachers. There were serious faults in its earlier implementation.
15. Got a record number of extra-mural lectures delivered by eminent
scientists (15 in 2 years) for the benefit of faculty and students, for the
first time in the university.
16. Started setting up of university museum.
17. The CSAUAT, Kanpur got accredited by the ICAR during my term as its Vice-
Chancellor after a gap of 7 years. I made every effort to achieve the aim.
18. The university was awarded 2 NAIP projects worth several crore rupees by
the ICAR during my term as the VC, CSAUAT, Kanpur.
19. One of the eminent scientists (Dr. R.K. Dixit) of the CSAUAT was awarded the
prestigious Emeritus Scientists Scheme in 2007. Many reputed scientists/universities
around the country failed to open their accounts.
20. The university had its convocation (Oct. 24, 2008) after a gap of 5 years. It
was the best ever convocation in every way.
21. Got the Research Assistants elevated as Asstt. Professors/Scientists thus
providing them their long awaited due. Strengthened the research centres by
adjusting them against vacant posts.
22. Turned Research Advisory Committee (RAC) meetings a two day affair. It
was resolved that the First day would be totally devoted to Farmers’-
Scientists’ interaction and the actual technical plan of work would be
decided the next day as per the feedback received from farmers.
23. Ensured speedy actions/compliance/disposal of letters marked by the VC,
Secretariat to the various officers of the university. All concerned were
asked to submit letter compliance reports by 5 th of every month. Above
measure injected efficiency into the system. Separate record registers were
maintained for ICAR/Govt./RTI letters, etc.
24. One OSD was especially assigned the duty of monitoring RTI work,
correspondence with the Govt. and the I.C.A.R.
25. Got the College of Basic Sciences and Humanities sanctioned for the
university. It was considered as a remarkable attainment in view of rising
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importance of basic and strategic research. Also got University Cafetaria
and International Students Hostels sanctioned.
26. In order to streamline submission/processing of projects under major
programmes, appointed separate Nodal Offices/Scientist In-Charges for
Food Security Mission, Horticulture Mission, Rajeev Gandhi Vikas Yojna
(RKVY), etc.
27. Signed mutually beneficial MOUs’ with prestigious institutions such as
IIPR, Kanpur, CIMAP, Lucknow, Jain Irrigation, Jalgaon, U.P. Remote
Sensing Centre, Lucknow, etc.
28. Got a record number of competitive research projects submitted by the
scientists to different agencies. During 2007-08 and 2008-09, about 11 and
23 new Adhoc research projects were sanctioned/financed respectively by
various agencies. Under National Horticulture Mission, projects worth 2
crore rupees were got sanctioned.
29. New sale points were opened for supply of quality materials viz. flowers,
flower bouquets, seeds, seedlings, cuttings, buds, saplings, horticultural
plants and regenerated material, etc.
30. In order to upgrade competence and skills of employees, a Human
Resource Development Centre was set up. It made a start by organizing
21-day training for those teachers who had crossed age bar.
31. A Technology Park with a vision to demonstrate the best basket of
technologies related to agriculture and allied enterprises was set up. The
CSAUAT is the pioneer in above area.
32. Annual assessment system covering all categories of employees was totally
overhauled (developed new comprehensive proformae) and reviewed.
Updated system was also enforced.
33. Students’ Instructional Farm Buildings were renovated, some buildings
were also added. Its income was also enhanced substantially through
various measures.
34. A number of initiatives were taken to enhance university income such as
intercropping in orchards, sale of flowers/flower bouquets/fruits/
vegetables / flower/ forestry / medicinal and aromatic plants/saplings,
dairy and dairy products, organic produce, vermicomposting, charging for
various kinds of testing (soil, water, manures, fertilizers, products)
especially in Central Instruments Laboratory by various clients. The

working of farm machinery testing complex was reviewed and income
generating activities restarted. Mass production of biocontrol agents was
started for sale in the market.
35. Got civil works, sanctioned by the ICAR, started at all KVKs, many of which
were nearing completion when I left. Floated tenders for works worth
several crore rupees and placed orders. Work quality was meticulously
monitored and ensured.
36. Since, employees’ welfare was the major agenda of my administration,
there were hardly any fresh court cases during my stay at the CSAUAT.
However, all pending CAs (Counter Affidavits) were prepared and filed.
37. During my stay at the CSAUAT, 152 scientists were allowed to participate in
national (44 cases), international (35 cases) conferences and
summer/winter courses (73 no.). A special summer course of 21 days
duration was organized especially on, “Recent Advances in Agril. Sciences”
for scientists who could not avail an opportunity elsewhere due to age bar.
Four scientists underwent trainings in the USA. One scientist proceeded to
Ethiopia on 2 years” assignment.
38. Tried to enrich every faculty member with computer, internet and intercom
facilities. I was able to equip 70% faculty with above facilities.
39. Presentation of thesis synopsis by post-graduate students before a
committee consisting of one external expert was made compulsory.
40. For the growth of various disciplines, faculty seminars were made
compulsory in each university department.
41. Generation of internal resources was made a strict policy of the university.
A number of projects were got submitted by the faculty. These were at
different stages of implementation when I left. As a result, there has
already been an increase in university income.
42. Almost got completed buildings of 4 new colleges, 2 at Kanpur and 2 at
Etawah. Kanpur colleges are: (1) College of Forestry (ii) College of
Horticulture, Etawah colleges are: (i) College of Fisheries Science (ii)
College of Dairy Technology.
43. Course outlines, lecture schedules and practical manuals for almost 65% of
the courses have been prepared for the first time
44. New laboratories aimed at Strategic Research (Integrated Pest
Management Laboratory, Bio-control Laboratory and Educational
Technology Laboratory in the College of Agriculture) have been established
with modern facilities.
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45. The CD ROM/Internet facilities were made available in the university
library. It has also made connectivity with all the universities of the
country. This
reduced significantly the cost on procurement of various
research journals and periodicals.
46. As Vice-Chancellor, CSAUAT, Kanpur, got SWOT reports prepared by the
departments/units. These covered all relevant aspects and helped me to
improve the affairs of the university as per actual needs.
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14. Professional Attainments
Total Professional Experience
Total administrative experience
>30 years
18 years
Awards/Honours 21
Fellowships 4
Important Assignments 17
Member of Apex bodies 34
Additional Qualifications/ Trainings/ workshop undergone 18
Member, Societies 15
Publications 217
(i) Research Papers 77 +5
(ii) Abstracts 69
(iii) Technical/Extension articles 63+2
(iv) Manuals 3
(v) Technical Bulletins 3
(vi) Books 2
(vii) Book / Manual chapters 5
(1x) Booklets/Pamphlets 1 Total 217
(i) Reseach Papers in pipeline 5
(ii) Technical/Extension articles 2
in pipeline
(iii) Books chapters in press 2
Grand Total 226
Externally funded projects handled/completed
Research Project in pipeline 1
Research Project completed as PI 5

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Research Projects completed as Co-P.I. 5
Research Project (NAIP) as Consortium Leader 1
Foreign Visits 7
Countries visited 18
Foreign Institutions visited 26
Scientific Leadership About 30
(Chaired/Co-chaired 30 meetings)
Contribution to University Package of Practices 2
Conferences / Seminars organized/Contributed in 64
organization
Conferences organized as Chairman, Steering/ 9
Organizing Committee as Vice-Chancellor, (2 International)
CSAUAT, Kanpur
(7 National)
Conferences/seminars attended 56
Invited Presentations/Keynote addresses made 21
Conferences/seminars attended and papers presented
International 16
National 53
Total 69
Courses taught repeatedly 20
Students guided as Chairman 4
of Advisory Committee (M.Sc 3, Ph.D. 1)
Total research students (3+2) guided 4
U.G. Students guided/advised 23
Students guided as member of advisory committee
4 ( M.Sc & Ph.D. Agronomy)
Students being guided as members of
1 ( PhD=1)
advisory committee
Students being guided as Chairman of 3 ( M.Sc. 2 & Ph.D. 1)
Advisory Committee
Books/Technical Bulletins/ chapters 11
Laboratory and Farm Development
Course Development
Got equipment
worth crores of rupees (as Scientist
HPKV, Palampur and VC, CSAUAT,
Kanpur)
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Extension talks 71
Radio/Television talks 55
(22 : Studios,
Rest : Field/Office room of VC)
Crop Demonstrations 145
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16. Co-curricular activities
1. Acted as Invigilator at various centres in the Combined Entrance Exam., HPKV, during
1993-95 and 1999. Acted as Deputy Superintendent of a centre in 1996. Acted as Paper
Evaluator in 1995 and 1997.
2. Acted as paper setter (Soil Science) and Paper Evaluator (Soil Science) for Haryana
Board of Technical Education (Agril. Engg. Diploma Programme), Chandigarh during
1996-98.
3. Acted as paper Setter (B.Sc. Forestry programme) for Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of
Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni (Solan).
4. Acted as Returning Officer for College of Basic Science Teachers Association, HPKV and
HPKV Non-Teaching Employees' Union during 1997-98 and 1999-2000, respectively.
5. Acted as a Co-Leader of trekking expedition to Malana, Kullu district (Oct. 1-4, 2003) as a
part of Silver Jubilee Celebrations of CSK HPKV, Palampur.
6. Served as Liasion Officer cum Observer and conducted Veterinary Pharmacist Training
Course Examination during 2002 at a remote but big (500 candidates) centre in H.P.
7. Attended election duty as Presiding Officer of a booth during 2009 Lok Sabha Elections.
8. Served as In-Charge Confidential Room, End of Term Exam at CSK HPKV, Palampur.
9. Served as Member, College of Agriculture Board of Studies during 2010-2011 and made
valuable contributions.
10. Helped update the Soil Science Section of the University Museum during 2010 for which
received appreciation from the HOD..
11, Served as a Member, College of Agriculture Academic Affairs Committee during 2010-
2011.
12. Served as In=Charge of the Teaching laboratories of the Soil Science Dept. during 2011
13. Prepared the Vision-2025 document of the Dept. of Soil Science.
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17. Other positions held/contributions made
1. Acted as Officer In-Charge, Research Station, HPKV, Akrot (Una) during Aug., 1998.
2. Acted as In-charge of Govt. of India scheme on “Production and Utilization of Blue
Green Algae”, for six years (1986-92) while at Research Station, HPKV, Akrot (Una).
3. Have acted as the Warden, University's Dhauladhar Under Graduate Hostel since during
1998-2001 (3.5 years).
4. Have officiated as the Warden, Post Graduate Hostel many times since during 1998-
2001.
5. Helped organize North Zone, Inter-Zonal, Inter university Volley-ball Tournaments, 15th
Annual Athletic Meet, HPKV in 1998-99 by serving on various committees.
6. Acted as Farm In-charge, Laboratory In-charge, Library In-charge, In-charge
Observatory while posted at the Research Station, HPKV, Akrot (Una).
7. Served on advisory committee of one Ph.D. (Agronomy) and two M.Sc. (Agronomy)
students.
8. Acted as Advisor to 8 under-graduate (B.Sc. Agri.) students during 1993-96 till the
completion of their degree programmes.
9. Acted as Advisor to 9 under-graduate (B.Sc. Agri.) students during 2001-04 till the
completion of their degree programmes.
10. Acted as a member of Departmental Quotations Committee, Extension Affairs
Committee and Academic Affairs Committee.
11. Served as the Treasurer of Palampur Chapter, Indian Society of Soil Science during
1994-96.
12. Conducted Educational Tour to South India in respect of B.Sc. Agri. Final Year Students
(Jan. 2001) as Tour In-charge. The students have rated the tour as, “Excellent”.
13. Conducted Educational Tour to North India in respect of B.Sc. Agri. 2nd Year Students
(Jan., 2002) as Tour In-charge. The students have rated the tour as, “Outstanding”.
14. Served as a member of Co-ordinating Unit (representing College of
Agriculture) of the Counselling and Placement Cell of the CSK HPKV,
Palampur (2001).
15. Served as Chairman of Research Advisory Committee of the Soil Science
Dept., CSK HPKV, Palampur since 2008.
16. Served as Chairman of Administrative Committee of the Soil Science Dept.,
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17. Served as a rapporteur/ committee member in many professional meetings.
18. Appointed as a member of university level committee on Cropping/Farming System
Research.
19. Served as the Secretary, Soils Club / Palampur Chapter of the Indian Society of Soil
Science( 2003) and made outstanding contributions.
20. Served / Serving as a reviewer for Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science,
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, Legume Research, Indian Journal of
Agri. Sci., etc.
21. Served as a post graduate students thesis external referee / examiner for Gujarat
Agricultural University, Sardarkushinagar (Gujarat).
22. Acted as Advisor (from current academic session onwards) to undergraduate (B.Sc.
Agri.) Students.
23. Served as Vice-President of the Palampur Chapter of the Indian Society of Soil Science
in 2004.
24. Served as Chief Guest on various occasions (about 50) as Vice-Chancellor,
CSAUAT, Kanpur (2006-08) and made valuable contributions.
25. Hosted & participated in All India Vice-Chancellors’ Meet and made valuable
contributions (Dec. 9-10, 2006). Above meet was adjudged as outstanding.
26. Participated in All India V.C. Meet at TNAU, Coimbatore (Jan. 13-14, 2007) and made
valuable contributions.
27. Participated in All India V.C. Meet at NASC, Delhi (Feb. 22-23, 06) and made valuable
contributions.
28. Served as a Patron of several bodies i.e. conferences, newspapers, societies,
periodicals, etc. during Vice-Chancellorship of CSAUAT, Kanpur.
29. Served as Chairman of Steering and Organizing Committees of several
events at the CSAUAT, Kanpur.
30. Evaluated many M.Sc. and Ph.D. theses in Soil Science.
31. Have written Foreword/Message for several books/publications, etc.
Selected ones are:
a. Agriculture Update: Anil Kumar and J.P. Sharma.
b. Also written out message for several books/souvenirs/publications
c. Improved Varieties of Pulse Crops of U.P.: Manoj Katiyar.
d. Vegetable World: J.P. Srivastava, S. Lal and G. Mishra.
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f. mljhyh Hkwfe esa vkS"k/kh; ,oa lax/kh; ikS/kksa dh [ksrh % ,0ds0 flag ,oa /uat; flag] dsohds] jk;cjsyhA
g. xsagWw mRiknu esa 'kwU; d"kZ.k rduhdh % ,0ds0 flag ,oa /kuat; flag] dsohds] jk;cjsyhA
h. Diet Counselling : Seema Sankar
i. Food Science and Nutrition : Seema Sankar
j. Proceedings 31 st IAUA Annual Convention on, “Role of SAUs’ in
Ushering Green Revolution” (Dec. 9-10, 09).
k. University at a Glance-2008. CSAUAT Publication
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.
m. Post-Harvest Technology and Value Addition in Cereals, Pulses and
Oilseeds. Proceedings International Conference, Nov. 27-30, 2006.
n. Management of degraded lands, water harvesting and Groundwater recharge:
Mohammed Gufran, A.K. Sahoo and PKS Bhadoria etc.
32. Served as the President of Palampur Chapter, Indian Society of Soil Science New Delhi
(2009).
33. Contested Vice-Presidentship of the Indian Society of Soil Science during 2008-09 and
2009-10.
34. Served as the P.I./O.I of All India Coordinated Scheme on Water Management,
Palampur Centre (2008-2009)
35. Served as Nodal Officer of ICAR Scheme : Scaling up of water productivity in
agriculture, Palampur Centre (2008-09).
36. Served as Expert for statutory/other positions in ASRB/State Agril. Universities
37. Invited to serve as Chief Guest at closing function of Training Programme of Academic
Staff College, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (U.P.) (Mar. 31, 2008).
38. Invited to serve as Chief Guest of a, ‘Summer Institute’ at Indian Institute of
Agriculturally Beneficial Micobes at Mau (Azamgarh). U.P., (Feb. 28, 2008).
39. Invited to serve as Guest of Honour and also deliver keynote address/lead paper during
National Seminar on, “Environment Protection through Organic Farming and Waste
Management, Allahabad (Feb. 14-15, 2009).
40. Served as Chief Guest at opening and closing of NSS Camps at Bithoor, Hirdaypur,
organized by Home Science College, NSS Unit, CSAUAT, Kanpur (Feb.-Mar. 2008).
41. Served as Chief Guest/Chairman during the opening/closing functions of 21-Day Winter
School on Personality Development organized by CSA Human Resource Development
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42. Acted as Chief Guest at “Stevia Day” function held at village Niamatpur (Farukabaad)
on April 12, 2008.
43. Served as Chief Guest at farmers’ training camp on, ‘Water Management’, organized by
Research Station, Daleepnagar (Mar. 31, 2008) (Kanpur Dehat). Also delivered a
lecture.
44. Served as Chief Guest at ‘Field Day’ organized by KVK, Daleepnagar (Mar. 31, 2008)
(Kanpur Dehat). Also delivered a lecture.
45. Inaugurated the new session of University Swimming Pool CSAUT, Kanpur on April 1,
2008.
46. Inaugurated Automatic Weather Station, CSAUAT, Kanpur on May 2, 2008 in the
presence of ADG (Agron.) ICAR Sh. A.N. Gogoi.
47. Acted as Chief Guest at inaugural session of Trainers’ Training Programme for,
“Plantation and biofuel Techniques for Tree borne Oilseeds (Feb. 22-223, 2007)”,
CSAUAT, Kanpur.
48. Acted as Chief Guest at Mandalya Gosthi, Zaid Session, CSAUT, Kanpur (Mar. 26,
2008). Commissioner, Kanpur Zone presided.
49. Acted as Chief Guest at Trainers’ Training Programme on, “Plantation and Bioluel
Techniques of Tree Borne Oilseeds” (Dec. 01, 2007), Dept. of Forestry, CSAUAT,
Kanpur. Also delivered the key note address.
50. Attended a seminar on, “Soil and Water Conservation in Himachal Pradesh, issues and
Strategies” at Solan (Mar. 23-24, 08) and presented an invited talk on, “Soil and Water
Conservation Measurers in relation to changing climate”.
51. Inaugurated a Seed Training Programme as Chief Guest organized by Dept. of Seed
Science and Technology, CSAUAT, Kanpur (Sept. 20, 2007)
52. Served as Chief Guest at Debate on, “Fast Foods Vs. Natural Foods” organized by
College of Home Science, Food Science Dept., CSAUAT, Kanpur in Sept. 17, 2008.
53. Served as Chief Guest at Prize Distribution Function (April 02, 2008) of Dr. S.C. Gupta
Children Care Hr. Sec. School, Kanpur.
54. Served as Chief Guest at First Inter School Boxing Championship (July 27, 2008),
organized by Sheiling House School, Kanpur.
55. Got CATET-2007 (Combined Agri. Varsity Entrance Exam.) completed
successfully as the VC, CSAUAT, Kanpur (U.P.).
56. Served as Chief Guest at the Annual Function of Kendriya Vidyalaya, I.I.T., Kanpur on
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57. Served as Chief Guest at 116 th Birth Anniversary function of Baba Saab Ambedkar
conducted at Panki (Kanpur) by Baba Saab Samiti.
58. Inaugurated Field Day at Fertilizer Experiment Station, Poora (April 27, 2007) (Kanpur
Nagar) and motivated farmers about soil test based fertilizer use.
59. Inaugurated, “Orientation of newly appointed KVK Scientists (Mar. 15-20, 2008)”
arranged by Zonal Co-ordinator, Zone-4 at CSAUAT, Kanpur.
60. Served as Guest of Honour at the Foundation Day Ceremony of the I.I.P.R., Kanpur
(Sept. 5, 2007).
61. Served as Guest of Honour at Lions’ Club President-elect installation ceremony (Sept.
16, 2007) at Kanpur.
62. Served as Chief Guest at Foundation Day Function of CSAUAT Krishak Samiti (Sept. 5,
2007).
63. Served as Chief Guest at Training Programme on, “Internet based Agril. Marketing
Network Support for Agril. Marketing Extension”, organized by Zonal Co-ordinator
(ICAR) Zonal Unit-4, CSAUT, Kanpur.
64. Served as Chief Guest at Annual Function of Saraswati Shishu Mandi Jr. High School,
Kanpur (Dec. 30, 2007).
65. Served as Chief Guest at Silver Jubilee Function (Exhibitions) of Merry Memorial School,
Kanpur (July 5, 2008).
66. Attended Agril. Officers Workshop at CSKHPKV (April 18, 2009) and participated
actively.
67. Served as Guest of Honour at the Valedictory Function (Nov. 13, 2009) of the Resource
Development Programme (Nov. 6-13, 2009) of the Central Silk Board at Sericulture
Farm, Palampur (H.P.).
68. Presided over the Valedictory Function of the 1 st Indian Agricultural Scientist and
Farmers Congress (Oct. 03-04, 2009) held at the CCS University, Meerut (U.P.).
69. Attended Agril. Officers' Workshop at CSK HPKV (Oct. 31, 2009) and participated
acviely.
70. Served as Chief Guest, Utter Bhartiya Sangh, Pune organized Felicitation Ceremony of,
‘Dedicated Teachers and Meritorious Students’ (Dec. 16, 2007), at Pt. Deen Dayal
Upadhya Sanatan Dharam Vidyalaya, Kanpur (U.P.).
71. Served as convener of the committee constituted by the HOD, Soil Science to monitor
observance of lunch timings by the employees and also to prevent playing cards during
above period.

Prof. Dr. V.K. Suri
Former Vice-Chancellor
CSAUAT, Kanpur
c/o Directorate of Extension Education
CSK HPKV, Palampur
176062 (HP), INDIA
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SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS
As
As Vice Chancellor, C. S. Azad University of Agriculture & Technology,
Kanpur
(2006-2008)
Dr. V.K. Suri’s appointment has been rated by several persons as a unique one due to
factors such as, one of the youngest (51 years) to be Vice-Chancellor, that too, of a
prestigious university (being one of the 6 oldest erstwhile agril. colleges of undivided India :
102 years old now) and again because of direct elevation from Professor to the Vice-
Chancellor. Again, it is notable that my selection was made by the Honourable Governor,
Utter Pradesh cum Chancellor of U.P. Universities after a formal interview process of
candidates involved who were all stalwarts in their own right. I am happy to find that my
performance as Vice-Chancellor of this university has been rated as, “Outstanding” by all
concerned. Actually, I attempted to create an atmosphere of devotion/efficiency at work by
setting my own example, by being highly receptive/innovative/ friendly / positive, etc. My
attitude/accomplishments paid me rich dividends; students’ and employees’ welfare being
my top most agenda. I made many key appointments, each one based on merit. In less
than 6 months, I organized one international conference and 3 national meets successfully.
Besides, I organized/hosted All India (SAUs’) Vice-Chancellors’ Meet (December 9-10, 2006)
for which we have received high appreciation from all concerned. I formed ‘Committees’
to oversee all aspects of university administration. In order to streamline matters, I formed
staff assessment committee, staff rationalization committees, financial reforms committee,
etc. all of which functioned efficiently. I visited several KVKs’/Research Centres of the
university. I got ‘SWOT’ analyses done in respect of all units/departments soon after joining
- the same proved helpful to me vis-a-vis improving the university. I advertised/filled several
teaching and non-teaching posts and placed orders worth several crore rupees for building
works pertaining new Krishi Vigyan Kendras, etc. Colleges of Forestry and Horticulture at
Kanpur and Colleges of Fisheries Science and Dairy Technology at Etawah. Almost all above
buildings stand completed. Salient achievements are described below:
1. Work culture was restored, enthusiasm inculcated and confidence built-up
amongst the employees. The university not only got back its past glory but
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dissemination of newly developed technologies. Frequent monitoring has
been the key to success.
2. Academic session of the university was regularized after a gap of 15 years.
Teaching with audio-visual aids was introduced and the same was
monitored effectively.
3. Lecture schedules, course outlines and practical manuals were prepared for
all under graduate courses. The contents of the courses were made more
practical oriented to meet out the emerging needs.
4. Computer laboratories for both undergraduate and postgraduate students
in all the colleges were established. The computer literacy to the faculty
through short courses made computer-aided education possible in both the
lecture theatres and the laboratories.
5. Efforts were made to provide computers to all the faculty members.
6. Some of the old laboratories (Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding,
Agronomy, Biotechnology, etc.) were renovated to cater to the present
requirements. Old and obsolete equipment were replaced with modern
ones.
7. ATIC (Agriculture Technology Information Centre) started its functioning again, which
was non-functional during the last 3 years. This is providing technological
informations, Vermicompost, vermiculture, seeds, saplings, seedlings and other
planting materials to all clients, under single window service system. University
Products Sale Centre has also been located in the ATIC now.
8. New IPM Lab, Bio-control Lab, Educational Technology Lab and Multimedia Lab have
been established with modern equipment.
9. The University Library was strengthened with CD ROM and inter-net facilities. Many
new journals were added.
10. Greater emphasis on generation of internal resources resulted into an
increase in the university's income.
11. Hostels were renovated to provide congenial study atmosphere to the
students.
12. Sports facilities were strengthened and brought closer to the national level. The
university is developing good facilities for athletics, football, cricket, volleyball,
basketball, table tennis, kho-kho, kabaddi, swimming, etc.
13. The university has entered into collaboration/planning collaboration with
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Lucknow and international institutions like FAO, CIMMYT, etc. for the first
time. Also good progress was made towards collaboration with private
companies like Jain Irrigation systems, Ltd. Jalgaon; Dhanuka Ltd., etc.
14. The beautification of the campus was accomplished on priority basis. The
campus now looks very impressive with its well-tended fields, streetlights,
efficient water supply system, gardens planted with various annuals
imparting thereby a charming view to the campus.
15. The university's security system was tightened. A sense of responsibility
was generated amongst the inmates.
16. The civic amenities for students and other residents of the campus were
adequately strengthened.
17. The transparency in the university administration has remarkably
improved due to its execution as a policy.
18. Long-time vacant positions of Krishi Vigyan Kendras and teaching, research
and extension positions of different colleges were filled with specialized
and talented faculty.
19. Very long awaited faculty assessment and promotion of the faculty
members from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and Associate
Professor to Professor was done. Besides, promotions to non-teaching staff
were completed on priority basis.
20. A record number of competitive projects were prepared in the first 2 years
of my appointment and submitted to various funding agencies. Of this,
about 20 major research projects were sanctioned by different funding
agencies till my stay at the CSAUAT, Kanpur.
21. For ensuring speedy results in teaching, research, extension and
administration, many new Sections/Cells/Directorates like Administrative
Cell, Establishment Cell, Estate Cell, Legal Cell and Directorate of
Placement were strengthened.
22. Action Plans for all Research and Seed multiplication farms were carefully
designed and actions initiated accordingly.
23. In view of the excellent work done by various Krishi Vigyan Kendras of the
university, 2 more Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Hathras and Banda) were
sanctioned by the ICAR in favour of the university, in 2007.
24. The university farms were brought to profit status for the first time after a
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balance sheets were prepared for the first time for each university farm. It
is a landmark achievement.
25. Two farmers' fairs, one each in October and March, each of 4 days duration
were organized at the headquarters regularly. One to two days farmers'
fairs were also organized, twice in a year, at each Krishi Vigyan Kendra.
26. New sale points have been opened for supply of quality materials viz.,
flowers, seeds, seedlings, cuttings, buds, saplings, vermicomposting, etc.
27. Staffing pattern has been revamped/ recast and need-based
redeployment accomplished.
28. A hostel for working women has been put into operation. This will help
women to promote their participation all-round and lead to better
professional contributions by them.
29. In order to upgrade manpower, upgrade competence and skills of
employees (faculty/others), a Human Resource Development Centre was
established. It has already organized 2-3 weeks training programmes
successfully.
30. All university guest houses were renovated.
31. University Telephone Exchange was upgraded and modernized.
32. Four scientists underwent various types of trainings in U.S.A. Another
scientist has gone to Ethiopia on 2 years’ assignment.
33. A technology park with a vision to display the best basket of technologies
related to agriculture and allied enterprises was set up. The CSAUAT,
Kanpur is one of the pioneers in the above area.
34. The annual work and conduct assessment system for all categories to
employees was totally overhauled (developed new comprehensive
proformae) and revived.
35. Introduced a file movement proforma (specimen attached at the end)
aimed at disposal of every case within 2 days by all officers. The new
system injected efficiency into the system.
36. Students’ Instructional Farm Buildings were renovated/some buildings
were also added. The farm income got enhanced substantially through
various measures.
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38. A number of initiatives were taken to enhance income such as
intercropping in orchard, sale of flowers/flower bouquets, sale of
fruits/vegetables/flowers/forestry/medicinal and aromatic
plants/saplings, saaale of dairy and poultry products, organic produce,
vermicomposting, vermiculture charging for various kinds of testing (soil,
water, manures, fertilizers, products) services especially in Central
Instruments Lab. by various clients.
39. Fourth Deans’ Committee recommendations vis-à-vis new course curricula
and exam reforms were executed successfully from 2007-08 academic
session onward.
40. Got civil works, sanctioned by the ICAR started at all Krishi Vigyan
Kendras, many of which are nearing completion. Floated tenders for
several crores of rupees and placed orders. Work quality was meticulously
monitored all through and ensured.
41. Since, employees’ welfare was the major agenda of my administration,
there were hardly any fresh court cases during my stay at the CSAUAT,
Kanpur.
42. During 2006-07 to 2007-08, 152 scientists were given opportunity to
participate in national (44 cases), international (35 cases) conferences and
summer/winter courses (73 no.). A special summer course was organized
at the university for scientists who could not avail an opportunity
elsewhere due to age bar.
43. Tried to enrich every faculty member with computer, internet and intercom
facilities. About 70% faculty was equipped with above facilities till the end
of my tenure.
44. Presentation of the synopsis by a PG/Ph.D. student before a committee
consisting of 1 external expert was made compulsory.
45. During the span of 2 years, 15 extra-mural lectures by eminent scientists
were arranged for the benefit of faculty members and students for the first
time ever in the university.
46. For the growth of each discipline, faculty seminars were made compulsory
in each university department.
47. A fortnightly progress monitoring system of all departments/units was
launched. All HODs/Statutory Officers were required to submit reports and
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48. Almost got completed the buildings of 4 new colleges, 2 at Kanpur and 2 at
Etawah. Kanpur Colleges are (i) College of Forestry (ii) College of
Horticulture. Etwah colleges are : (i) College of Fisheries Science (ii)
College of Dairy Technology. This development is likely to give a boost to
activities related to diversification of agriculture.
49. Got the college of Basic Sciences sanctioned for Kanpur campus by State
Govt. Also got University Cafeteria and International Students’ Hostel
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Prof V K Suri” contributions in detail as the VC, CSAUAT, Kanpur
University revamped
Prof. (Dr.) V. K. Suri took over as Vice-Chancellor of C. S. Azad University of Agriculture and
Technology, Kanpur on October 9 2006. He immediately reviewed the status of teaching,
research and extension activities of 3 faculties, 1048 ha of the university farm, seed
research and varietal evaluation work along with other research and extension activities of
the university. At that point of time, functioning of every sector of the university was far
from satisfactory. The human resource of the university was divided into different groups
and a number of forums had mushroomed and were pressing their demands. "Dharnas"
and strikes had become a routine feature. He accepted the above situation boldly as a
challenge and started handling them through administrative and managerial skills and
thwarted off all the problems soon. With the result, the various activities of the university
took a leap forward, which paid him rich dividends in many fields. The university not only
got restored to its past glory within a short period but also rose to new heights in the area
of quality education, research and extension activities. The university soon became a model
for speedy agricultural development. There was a general admiration for the
developments/improvements brought about in the university.
Some salient achievements are summarized here under:
The most important prerequisite for sustainability of quality in higher education is the
finance. There is a financial crunch in the public institutions and the universities are no
exception to this. Both the Government of India and the State Governments have been
advocating the generation of internal resources to the extent possible. After taking over as
the Vice-Chancellor of this university, Dr. Suri laid much emphasis an generation of internal
resources; he reviewed and thoughtfully planned the approach towards this goal, results of
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TOWARDS QUALITY EDUCATION
Academic Session Regularized
The academic session of the university could be regularized after so many years, and as
such, it was started in July 2007. Special attention was given to the maintenance of peace
at each campus, timely conduct of the Combined Entrance Examination and declaring results
in the ever-shortest period.
Manuals Prepared
Course outlines, lecture schedules and practical manuals for almost 65 per cent of the
courses were prepared for the first time. The contents of the courses were made more
practical oriented to meet out the emerging needs. Teaching with audio visual aids was also
been introduced and made compulsory for all faculty members.
Laboratories Renovated
Most of the old laboratories of various colleges have been renovated. The old and obsolete
equipment have also been replaced with modern equipment. This has helped the students in
keeping pace with new and modern technologies.
Computer Aided Education in all Colleges
In order to make education more effective, the computer aided educational technology has
been made possible by establishing the Educational Technology Lab at the university
headquarters. At undergraduate level, computer education has been included in the course
curriculum. The computer literacy of the faculty has made computer-aided education
possible both in lecture theatres and laboratories. Special computer training programmes
have been arranged for the faculty members.
New Laboratories Established
New laboratories like Integrated Pest Management Laboratory, Bio-Control Laboratory and
Educational Technology Lab in the College of Agriculture have been established with
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70
60
50
17
38
Asstt. Prof. to
Assoc. Prof.
35
30
25
20
35
32
40
30
20
10
0
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2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Promotion of faculty members
Assoc, Prof. to
Prof.
15
10
5
0
0 0
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Appointment of faculty
members
25
23
140
20
20
120
126
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100
10
12
11
80
60
66
5
40
20
16
0
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
No. of Research Projects
Sanctioned
0
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
No. of faculty members
attended trainings
12
10
12
100
90
80
100
8
6
7
70
60
50
69
4
40
30
50
2
2
20
10
0
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
No. of extra mural lectures
organized
0
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Faculty participation is seminar/
symposia/conference
25
20
20
23
18
16
18
19
15
10
13
19
14
12
10
8
12
6
5
4
2
0
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
0
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
No. of Seminars/ Symposia
organized
No. of trainings organized

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CD ROM and INTERNET Facilities Created
The CD ROM and internet facilities were made available in the University Library, which has
helped the students and the faculty members to acquaint themselves with the recent
scientific and technological developments occurring all over of the world.
It has also
established connectivity with all the universities of the country. This facility has significantly
reduced the cost on procurement of various research journals and periodicals.
Hostels Renovated
Hostels of all the colleges of the university have been renovated including the students’
living rooms, dining halls, common rooms and kitchens after thorough repairs.
Extra-Curricular Activities Strengthened
In order to ensure overall personality development of students and also to make them
responsible citizens, various co-curricular facilities have been added especially in the areas of
games, gymnasium and also introduced various professional activities with the aim of
encouraging professional competitions. Looking towards these special efforts, the ICAR gave
the responsibility to conduct the Agri-Sports 2008 to the CSAUAT, Kanpur.
International Collaboration Broadened
Collaboration with international institutions and universities in the areas of teaching,
research and extension and also the exchange of technology was planned/started. The
university seriously planned to establish international collaboration with FAO, CIMMYT, Ohio
University, etc.
Work Culture Restored
Work culture at Kanpur campus had almost vanished. The university has also seen ups and
down in the past like other places/institutions in the country. However, just in one year,
work culture in the university was not only restored to its past glory, but it achieved new
heights also with accountability and time bound disposal of work. Frequent monitoring has
been the key to success.
University Campus Beautified
The beautification of the campus was a top priority of my administration. The campus now
looks very impressive with its well tended fields, housing colonies, street lights, regular
water supply system, gardens with beautiful annuals, various timber, fuel and ornamental
trees and hedge maintained throughout the campus.
Civic Amenities Improved
Civic amenities for students / other residents of the campus especially in the class IV
colonies have been addressed well. During the last 2 years, streetlights, public lavatories,
public water connections, etc. were remodelled. The playgrounds and new parks were
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Faculty Promoted
Long time awaited faculty promotions have been done. In this process, a total number of 73
faculty members were promoted to the rank of Associate Professor and 55 faculty members
were promoted to the rank of Professor during the period of my stay at the CSAUAT,
Kanpur.
Specialized and Talented Faculty Added
Faculty is the key to quality in teaching, research and extension. Long time vacant positions
of Krishi Vigyan Kendras and vacant posts of SC/ST backlog were filled with specialized and
talented faculty.
Breeder Seed Production Programme
During the period of my stay, the breeder seed production got a real boost. Under a single
window system, Seed Production Centre of the University produced nucleus and breeder
seeds and established its processing, storage and marketing system on modern lines. This
organizational restructuring has led to strict quality control. This centre now produces total
breeder seed requirements of the state for important crops like rice, wheat, soybean,
groundnut, in addition to pulses and vegetables.
Research Projects Added
In 2007-08 and 2008-09, about 11 and 23 new ad-hoc research projects were sanctioned/
financed by various agencies. Under National Horticulture Mission, projects worth rupees
two crores were got sanctioned.
Commercial Bio-control Lab Established
Mass production of bio-control agents (Gliocladium virens, Trichoderma viride and
Trichoderma harzianum) was started during my Vice-Chancellorship. Compatible strains of T.
harzianum and Pseudomonas flourescens were identified and mixed formulations of these
two bio-agents were tested under field condition. Mass culturing of corcyra was also taken
up; university is also producing it commercially for sale in the market.
Weather Forecasting and Advisory Services
Agromet Advisory Service project funded by the Department of Science & Technology,
Government of India is running in the Department of Agronomy. The works of weather
forecasting and advisory services are being taken up. The centre has achieved successes in
its forecasts to the tune of 81.8% of rainfall, 78.0% of cloud cover, 65.7% of maximum and
minimum temperatures and 51.4% of wind speed.
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In the backdrop of the promises made to the clients on their requests, regarding the garden
gate delivery of improved plantation materials, a sale point for a wide range of horticultural
plants, seeds, flower bouquets and regenerated material has been established.
TOWARDS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
The area jurisdiction of the university was spread over 28 districts of Uttar Pradesh. A new
dimension was imparted to the extension activities scenario of the university since 2006
especially by way of providing agricultural technology at the doorsteps of the farmers.
Two New Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) Added
In the light of good work done / good performance of the various KVKs of the university,
two new KVKs at Banda and Hathras have been sanctioned to the university by the ICAR in
July, 2007.
Extension Activities in KVKs get a boost
The extension activities of various KVKs of the university in the areas of trainings, front line
demonstrations, radio talks, TV talks, village adoption, etc. increased greatly during my stay
as the Vice-Chancellor. I strongly motivated the extension scientists, convincing them that
amongst the teaching, research and extension, extension was the most important of all.

FUTURE PROJECTIONS/VISION AS A VICE-CHANCELLOR/HOLDING
OTHER SUITABLE POSITION
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1. At the outset, I would like to submit that provided a suitable position /
assignment, I would have an open mind on the subject and as such, would
do everything possible to bring the concerned institution to the top
position locally, nationally and at international levels. My urgent action
would be to call for ‘SWOT’ analysis reports from all departments/units.
These reports will enlighten me about the prevalent pressing problems at
once. Accordingly, I can rightaway start grappling with them successfully
and efficiently.
2. “MY MOTO WOULD BE EXCELLENCE” IN BOTH MY WORK AS WELL AS
CONDUCT. I shall function with the outlook that leadership is not position,
it is action and that like magnetism/gravity, it works round the clock or 24
hours. The attitude of all statutory officers/heads of departments will be
oriented accordingly.
3. In most institutions, there is a dire need to attend to many small things.
(In life, “Small things are the big things”). Once that is done, big results
will automatically happen.
4. In order to monitor the quality of U.G. and P.G. instruction by teachers, and
that of seminars by the students, I would go around the various colleges in
a random manner at least once in a week for the above purpose.
5. There may be a dire need to beautify the surroundings of the various
colleges. After all, there is always a scope for improvement. As such, I will
initiate all relevant measures to create a congenial atmosphere for work
and relaxation.
6. Various laboratories of all the colleges will be renovated and provided with
modern equipment. Glass Houses and Polyhouses will be established at
different Krishi Vigyan Kendras/research centres to undertake precision
farming research.
7. College canteens will be upgraded as Multi Purpose Students’ Centres to cater to the
academic as well as co-curricular needs of both hostelers and day scholars.
8. In order that irrigation is not a constraint for P.G. research, the academic
departments would be asked to dig out water harvesting ponds and recycle rain
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9. Eminent persons preferably from outside the state will be invited to
conduct thesis evaluation, hold thesis viva voce and oral comprehensive
exam., etc.
10. In case, there is a scarcity of lecture theatres in departments for P.G.
classes, as is the case in many SAUs’, necessary infrastructure would be got
developed soonest.
11. College clubs/ semi-professional bodies need to be activated in such a way
that they make their presence felt in the area by way of public service.
Some debates, quizzes and sports competitions would be encouraged
under their banner. Such activities on a regular basis would create a lively
atmosphere in the institution and would also keep it in limelight.
12. By resorting to strong and innovative steps, the university will be turned
into a ragging free campus. Necessary counseling will be taken up in a big
way.
13. I would be addressing the faculty, students and the employees now and
then, acquaint them with the university’s achievements, employees welfare
agenda being executed, limitations, if any, and expectations from them visà-vis
improving the university.
14. A suggestion box will be got installed outside my chamber as well as in
case of all heads of departments (academic and non-academic both).
Suggestions from one and all to improve the affairs will be most welcome.
These will be especially taken up in the Management Committee meetings
followed by suitable decisions.
15. The students have to be provided a free hand for handling equipment in
the practicals so that they acquire necessary confidence and skills thereby
enhancing their value as future scientists/teachers. Necessary monitoring
will be done frequently.
16. Efforts would be made to have a good computer centre with complete
range of facilities in each college. It will open early and remain open till
late evening.
17. Online library system would be strengthened so that the teachers /
scientists can scan latest literature from their rooms, itself, apart from
doing so through internet.
18. A Central Instruments Services Section will be set up.
19. Central Instruments Laboratory of each college will be located in separate
buildings.

20. Some innovations such as Best Thesis of the Year, Best U.G./P.G. student of
the Year, Best Scientist / Teacher / Extension Worker of the year, etc.
would be introduced to encourage/ motivate faculty/students.
21. Post-graduate students would be encouraged to attend conferences and
present papers.
22. Debates / declamations on thought provoking themes would be arranged
now and then.
23. Extra-mural lectures by eminent scientists/ personalities would be
arranged frequently: at least one lecture in a month.
24. Collaboration at all levels in research, teaching and extension would be
made a firm policy. Necessary guidelines would be prepared and
implemented in letter and spirit.
25. I would be co-ordinating / facilitating really adaptable kind of research
with due emphasis on basic and strategic research.
26. I would be visiting the departments / research centres frequently not only
to interact with the scientists and monitor research but to solve their
problems on the spot and motivate them/encourage them.
27. I would give a personal touch to my relations with students, scientific, and
other staff thereby ensuring that good workers receive my spontaneous
and open appreciation and others emulate their example.
28. Best Teacher Scheme(s) of ICAR/other bodies will be revived for giving a
moral boost to the teachers so as to increase their efficiency.
29. The university will be developed, strengthened and prepared for Best
Institution Award of ICAR / other bodies.
30. Central Library as well as College Libraries will adequately strengthened.
31. New course programmes in various departments with the aim of selfemployment
will be carefully designed and introduced. These will be
started only after through and critical review and not in a random manner.
32. Much emphasis will be given towards betterment of education so as to
make U.G. and P.G. students competitive for challenging jobs (say
corporate sector) and for taking up entrepreneurship.
33. Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Integrated Plant Nutrient
Management (IPNM), Organic Farming, climate change, etc. will be given
focussed attention and private entrepreneurs associated to take up
production and distribution of bio-agents on commercial basis.
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34. In order to regularly update the competence and skills of all categories of
employees, Human Resource Development Centre would be strengthened
in a big way and trainings would be conducted round the year.
35. I would accord my specific attention to the so called less productive
scientists, going critically into their specific problems and helping them
with innovative solutions.
36. I would ensure submission of 2 research projects by a scientist at a given
point of time. This practice would be made compulsory. Appreciation
letters/certificates will be issued to all such scientists.
37. I would ensure an annual review of thrust areas of research in all fields
using documents such as D.A.P., Survey Reports, etc.
38. University research policy would be updated / reviewed. While applied
research would be encouraged, one of the objectives in every research
proposal should pertain fundamental studies. There would be an absolute
stress on development of very simple, convenient and cost-effective
technologies for small/marginal and rainfed farmers.
39. A two-day file disposal system would be introduced and strictly enforced.
40. Scientists would be encouraged to attend conferences/trainings in India /
abroad, encouraged to write books, prepare manuals, etc.
41. Top priority will be given to the generation of internal resources thereby
enhancing university’s income.
42. Transparency in university administration would be made a firm policy of
the university and the same would be meticulously implemented.
43. Staffing pattern would be revamped and need-based redeployment will be
carried out.
confidence.
The needful will be done after taking the employees into
44. A Technology Park with a vision to display the best basket of technologies
related to agriculture and allied enterprises would be set up for the benefit
of farmers / other clients.
45. For the growth of each discipline, faculty seminars would be made
compulsory in each university department.
46. A fortnightly progress monitoring system of all departments / units shall be
launched. All HOD’s (including non-academic departments) / Statutory
Officers would be required to submit reports to my designated
followed by actual presentation(s) in the VC’s committee room.
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47. Efforts would be made to convince the ICAR, etc. to set up advanced
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48. An ultra-modern Sports Centre would be established.
49. The university museum would be modernized to the extent of its becoming
the best in the country.
50. Efforts would be made to enhance the impact factor of the university
journal of research. All relevant measures would be initiated.
51. Relevant press releases highlighting various achievements would be issued
at least once a month. Its copies would also be sent to Raj Bhawan and the
Government.
52. Relevant research reports / bulletins would be got prepared regularly and
made available to all related departments especially the Extension
Directorate / all libraries in the country.
53. All departments / KVK’s / Research Centrs will be asked to set up
agricultural museums where they display their activities and significant
achievements.
54. Every department / research centre would be required to have a mini crop
/ cafeteria / technology cafeteria / model farm.
55. Every effort would be made to streamline seed production programme and
seed supply chain vis-à-vis stakeholders in order that seed replacement
rates at the farmers’ level get enhanced. Take all relevant and innovative
measurers to achieve the above aim.
56. RAWE programme would be further strengthened and experiential learning
facilities expanded. Newer areas would be thrown open.
57. Students’ Counselling and Placement Sections would be vastly upgraded.
58. Greenery, Cleanliness and sensible parking would always be ensured in and
around the university. While metallic/stone benches would be installed in
parks/public areas, separate dust bins for dumping polythene and nonpolythene
waste matter would be handy all over the campus.
59. Extension or dissemination of technical knowledge to the farmers is the
most challenging mandate of an agril. university. Unless adoption rates are
enhanced, research generated may be of limited use only. Unfortunately,
best brains do not want to join the area due to different reasons. I shall try
my level best to attract the best persons and retain the ones who are
already there employing innovative approaches / giving suitable
incentives.
60. I shall encourage and motivate good extension workers by instantly issuing
appreciation letters / certificates. It would be done in an open manner so
that others may emulate them.

61. In order that the technical messages are effectively imbibed by the clients,
there is a dire need to sharpen the communication skills of the extension
scientists, I would arrange for frequent and effective trainings in above
direction.
62. There is a dire need to develop bold, crisp, focused, location or site specific
and short messages as folders / pamphlets for distribution to the farmers.
As of now, the available items seem to be lengthy, elaborate, general and
written in low fonts. Above initiative may greatly enhance the productivity
of training material.
63. In many training camps, I have observed that, at the end of a lecture, no
follow up written material is distributed to the farmers. Keeping in view the
ultimate success of an extension activity by way of adaptation, the take
home material is very important. I shall make the above process
mandatory.
64. Extension specialists have to be especially trained to present their matter
in either simple Hindi or local dialects. As of now, situation is very messy as
the scientists are using, a lot of English which runs against the ultimate
spirit of quick adoption.
65. Keeping in view the various bottlenecks vis-à-vis adoption, I would throw
the idea of setting up Human Resource Development Centre within the
Directorate of Extension Education. The centre may fully address the
training needs of extension staff.
66. Very often, the questions posed by the farmers during training camps
pertain various departments of the Govt. In case, the concerned officers
are not present, the scientists have to face an embarrassing situation. I will
ensure that invariably, the representatives of line departments, are also
present on above occasions.
67. Demonstration is the most effective extension method. I shall prevail upon
the scientists to include practicals / demonstrations as an integral part of
their extension lectures.
68. Seeking feedback from farmers / trainers in a training course / camp would
be made compulsory. The Director of Extension would be asked to examine
the feedbacks personally followed by suitable remedial measures.
69. Crop demonstrations are an effective tool of extension. I shall try to double
their number. Areas so far not covered, would be taken up.
70. Mini Technology Information Centre (ATICs’) cum Museum would be set up
at all Krishi Vigyan Kendras. Items such as seeds / seedlings of improved
varieties, vermiculture, vermicompost, mushroom seed, farm products, etc.
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would be made available to the people. Relevant technologies would also
be displayed.
71. The soil, water, manure, fertilizer and products testing services at the
Krishi Vigyan kendras would be strengthened. These services have become
the dire need of the hour. This would become one of my top priorities.
72. Using audio-visual aids, etc. is quite fine. But for more important is the
quality / content of teaching material as suited to the actual needs of
targeted audience. Same material may not be good enough for all types of
audiences. A committee with eminent persons on it would be formed to
examine the issue critically and make recommendations.
73. Preferably, a lecture should be of 1.5 hours duration. At least, first 10
minutes should be devoted to finding out the actual needs of farmers vis-àvis
their specific agricultural scenario. Lecture content may be modified
accordingly. Last half an hour should be exclusively devoted to interaction.
I will discuss my views with the extension faculty and arrive at a
consensus.
74. Validation / refinement of research work at KVK farms would be given due
weightage. Gaps in research / extension would be properly identified and
relevant experiments started/ informations generated
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75. Extension helpline(s) system would be further streamlined and
strengthened.
76. Animal Health Clinic Centre / Veterinary Hospital will be strengthened and
rural camps frequently organized for adoption of preventive and curative
measures against various animal diseases.
77. An ambulatory clinic for treatment of animal disorders / diseases in remote
rural areas would be put into operation.
78. Greater emphasis will be laid on fast dissemination of various technologies
to uplift the socio-economic status of the farming community.
79. Depending upon the needs of our clients, new departments/ centres would
be opened after due debate/brainstorming without in any way disturbing
the basic structure of the colleges/university.
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SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO CORPORATE LIFE OF
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS AS HOSTEL WARDEN, UNDER-GRADUATE
DHAULADHAR HOSTEL (1998-2001)
I served as the Warden of Undergraduate Dhauladhar Hostel for almost 3.5 years
(May 6, 1998- Nov. 19, 2001). I left no stones unturned to work with the aim of
turning this hostel into the best hostel of the CSK HPKV, Palampur. Some of the
notable innovations / contributions made are briefly described below. I am
happy to state that my work was highly appreciated by the then as well as the
next Honourable Vice-Chancellor.
1. At my initiative, a new dimension was added to the Hostel Nite Function
during October, 1998 and this was by way of introduction of Cultural
Contests. The idea turned out to be a great success as judged by the record
number of participants.
2. There were no boards/plates indicating various parts/areas of the hostel
when I assumed charge. I took an immediate initiative and got all areas
labeled prominently.
3. There was no Hostel Reading Room when I joined. The same was set up with
a number of magazines/news papers and nice curtains/furniture. At my
initiative, each boarder agreed to contribute Rs.5/- every month and that is
how the facility was run smoothly.
4. The water filtration equipment Aqua Guard had been lying in disuse due to
some defect in it. I had to make a lot of efforts to contact the suppliers and
finally arranged to send the equipment to Shimla and Kangra for effecting
necessary repairs. It was functioning well till the end of my tenure as
warden.
5. The hostel building/rooms were in terrible condition when I joined. With the
co-operation of the Estate Cell, the entire complex was spruced up within 2
months. Dining hall, kitchen, common room, galleries, corridors, etc., were
got whitewashed; the cupboards in all rooms were painted; latches were
replaced; stairs were repaired as well as painted. Many doors and windows
were got repaired as well as painted. Several rooms and other areas had
broken parts with no window/ ventilator glass panes. I was able to get most
of them replaced soon.
6. Most of the rooms had defective electric sockets and switches. The same
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7. Geysers in the bathrooms had been out of order for a few years. I took up
the matter with the Students’ Welfare Officer, HPKV, Palampur and he was
kind enough to sanction some money for the purpose. All the geysers were
made operational soon.
8. Cleanliness standard of the hostel was rather poor when I assumed charge.
At the first instance, I tried to motivate the students strongly in the matter.
There was a good response. Soon, I realized the necessity of placing one
dust-bin on each and every hostel corridor, common room, dining room, etc. I
approached the President, Inner Wheel Club (Mrs. Chhandra Kanwaljeet),
Palampur for some help in the matter. The help came and soon we were able
to arrange 12 beautiful bamboo dust bins and the same were soon placed in
all strategic areas of the hostel.
9. There were problems with wash basins, taps, bathroom mirrors, and flush
systems in the hostel toilets. All these items were soon got set right by my
persistent efforts.
10. There was overgrown grass all over the hostel premises when I joined. I
prevailed upon my staff as well as students to lend a helping hand to
beautity the surroundings. The help came in ample measure and the
premises soon received a face lift. Now it was our policy not to allow grass to
overgrow and maintain it low by regular attention. This also helped to
reduce the leopard menace/hiding in the area. The NSS In-Charge of the
College of Agriculture was requested to come to our rescue by arranging an
NSS camp for removing bushes near our hostel. A camp was organized and it
certainly improved the matter further. The In-Charge NSS was requested to
hold such camps in future also.
11. I took initiative to set up a Volley-ball court on the hostel promises. The
Students’ Welfare Officer was kind enough to provide the necessary facilities.
12. With a view to beautifying the premises, Mr. Ritesh Gupta, a senior student
volunteered his services. I encouraged the boy and appointed him as the In-
Charge, Land-scaping. He soon came up with an elaborate plan in
consultation with his expert teachers. The same was gradually translated
into action. The hostel gardener worked under his/our guidance. Some pretty
pots were procured and were planted with some beautiful material. These
were artistically placed at the hostel building entrance, gallery and the
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13. In order to maintain a regular and an effective communication channel with
the young boarders on all issues pertaining further improvement of hostel
life, a suggestion box was installed outside the common room at my instance.
14. The mess system, so for had been running without any mess rules/bye
laws/guidelines. In order to tone up the system, I formed a students'
committee to deliberate the subject deeply and then design a package of
guidelines. I helped them by providing various inputs. The matter passed
through various stages including the general house stage and ultimately the
package was adopted with suitable modifications. A salient feature of these
rules is that is defines the powers as well as duties of all concerned i.e. Mess
Manager, Mess Committee members, Auditors, the Cook, the Warden vis-avis
the Mess System. There was so much ambiguity in these matters earlier.
15. In order to run the Reading Room facility effectively, a new position of
Reading Room Secretary was created at my instance.
16. Several innovative routine measures were pushed through e.g. lighting of
game courts, provision of fans in the rooms, wire gauge shuttering in the
doors and windows of rooms, repair of ceilings, replacement of study tables
and chairs, modification of servant rooms, construction of concrete benches
in the open areas, etc. Most of these items were completed before my term
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ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / TRAININGS/ WORKSHOPS
UNDERGONE
1. Fertilizer Orientation Course, (conducted jointly by IFFCO and PAU, Ludhiana), Punjab
Agricultural University, Ludhiana (June 2-4, 1975). (3 days)
2. Workshop on Patent Awareness, HPKV, Palampur (May 16, 2001). (1 days)
3. Training Workshop on, “Eco-regional Integrated Nutrient management”, IISS, Bhopal
(May 9-13, 2000). (5 days)
4. Workshop on “Upgradation of Communication Skills”, HPKV, Palampur (May 19-25,
1999). (7days)
5. Training Programme on, “STCR Computer Package”, IISS, Bhopal (Jan. 13-22, 1998). (10
days)
6. Two week refresher course on, “Chemical, Physical and Biological Transformations in
Soils under Rice-Wheat Cropping System”, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 1997.
(13 days) (Ja. 23-Feb. 04, 1997)
7. Two week course on, “Watershed Management in Hills”, H.P. Agricultural University,
Palampur 1993. (8 days) (Nov. 20-27, 1993)
8. One week course on, “Rhizosphere Biology and Soil Productivity”, Indian Agricultural
Research Institute, New Delhi 1989. (10 days) (May 22 to May 31, 1990)
9. Two week refresher course on “Soil Physical Analysis”, Indian Agricultural Research
Institute, New Delhi 1984. (13 days)
10. Three week winter school on “Emerging trends in Fertilizer Use Technology”, Rajasthan
College of Agriculture, Maharana Partap University of Agriculture and Technology,
Udaipur, (Nov. 22 Dec. 12, 2001). (21 days)
11. Three week refresher course on, “Mountain Agroecosystem Management”, College of
Agriculture, CSK H.P. Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur (July 5-25, 2002) (21 days)
12. Three week international course on, “Irrigation and Fertigation in Controlled
Environment, “Beit Dagan near Tel Aviv (Israel) (Nov. 11-Dec., 04, 2003).
13. Specialized Training Programme on Skill Upgradation in Prog./Project Priority Setting,
Strategic Planning & Management & Computer Application, CSK HPKV, Palampur (Dec.,
20-21, 2003) (11 days)
14. Training course on, “Personality Development & Students' Counselling, “(Oct. 1-15,
2003), CSK HPKV, Palampur (7 days net).
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16. Training workshop on Building Capacity for Students’ Centered Learning (Aug. 21-22,
2009) was organized under the Indo-US Knowledge Initiative Prog. (ICAR), at CSAUAT,
Kanpur (2 days). Also served as Chief Guest at Inaugural Ceremony (Aug. 21, 2008) and
delivered the keynote address. Also, chaired a Technical Session on above date.
17. Attended NCAP and NAFED sponsored training programme on WTO Issues, Codex
Standards, SPS Measures : Implications for Agril. Producers and Exporters (July 8-9,
2008), CSAUAT, Kanpur (2 days). Also served as Chief Guest and delivered keynote
address.
18. Attended Trainers’ Training Programme on, “Production technology, post harvesting,
processing, value addition and marketing of medicinal and aromatic plants, CSAUAT,
Kanpur (Mar. 28, 2008). Also served as Chief Guest and delivered a talk, “Present
scenario and future prospectus of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants”.

Contribution to Package of Practices of the University (CSKHPKV,
Palampur, HP)
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Theme
Soil test and yield target concept based
fertilizer recommendations for oilseed
crops (raya, toria)
Soil test and yield target concept based
fertilizer recommendations for maize
crop
Soil test and yield target concept based
fertilizer recommendations for soybean
crop
Particulars regarding release
Agro- Officers Workshop: 10.12.2000
Agro- Officers Workshop: 26.4.2003
Released in April, 2006

Important Research Publications in National / International Journals
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1 Suri, V.K. and Datta, B. 1995. Linseed oil coated urea and ammelide as
slow release nitrogenous fertilizers. J. Indian. Soc. Soil Sci. 43(4): 615-
618.
2 Suri, V.K. and Pramanik, P. 1995. Effect of inoculation with Pleurotus
sajor-caju on nitrogen status of alkali treated rice husk. Indian J.
Microbiol. 35(2): 109-113.
3 Suri, V.K. and Puri, U.K. 1997. Effect of phosphorus application with and
without FYM on rainfed-fed maize wheat maize sequence. Indian J. Agric.
Sci. 67(1):13-15.
4 Suri, V.K. and Verma, T.S. 1999. Targeted yield concept in a maize wheat
cropping system for efficient and economic fertilizer use and native
fertility build up in a Typic Hapludalf. J. Indian Soc. Soil Sci. 47(1):67-72.
5 Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S. and Jai Paul. 2002. Nutrient efficiencies and their
evaluation in Bhawani toria (Brassica rapa var. napus) on farmers’ fields
for prescription based fertilizer recommendations. Indian J. Agric. Sci.
72(8): 464-466.
6 Verma, T.S. and Suri, V.K. 2002. Prescription based fertilizer
recommendations for rice, maize and wheat in different agro-climatic
zones of Himachal Pradesh. J. Ind. Soc. Soil Sci. 50(3): 272-277.
7 Jaggi, R.C., Suri, V.K. and Dixit, S.P. 2003. Comparative performance of
S and non-S containing phosphatic fertilizers in chilli in an acid Alfisol.
Indian J. Agric. Sci. 73(1):49-50.
8 Sharma, R.P., Suri, V.K. and Datt, N. 2001. Integrated nutrient
management in summer barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) in a cold desert of
Himachal Pradesh. Indian J. Agric. Sci. 71(2): 752-755.
9 Jha, Sarita, Suri, V.K. and Verma, T.S. 1997. Response of rain-fed maize
to integrated nutrient management based on targeted yield concept in a
Typic Hapludalf. J. Indian. Soc. Soil Sci. 45(3): 603-605.
10 Suri, V.K. 2007. Perespectives in soil health management – A looking
glass. J. Ind. Soc. Soil Sci. 55 (4) : 436-443.
11 Jaipal, Sandal; Sanjeev, K.; Suri, V. K. and Dhiman, A. K. 2008.
Verification of fertilizer recommendation models for conjoint use of
organic and inorganic fertilizers for specific yield in rainfed soybean
(Glycine max) - wheat (Triticum aestivum) cropping sequence. Ind. J.

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Agric. Sci. 78 (7): 622-624.
12 Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K., Sandal, Sanjeev and Paul, Jai. 2005. Validation
of fertilizer adjustment equations based on targeted yield concept in wet
temperate zone of Himachal Pradesh. Ind. J. Agri. Sci. 75(10) : 654-657.
13 Sandal, Sanjeev K., Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K., Bhushan Lov and Baghla,
Kanika. 2007.
Validation of Fertilizer adjustment equations of wheat
(Triticum aestivum) grown under rainfed conditions with conservation
tillage and seed soaking in Himachal Pradesh. Ind. J. Agric. Sci. 77(4) :
250-252.
14 Jaipal, Sandal, Sanjiv, K., Suri, V.K. and Dhiman, A.K. 2008. Validation of
fertilizer adjustment equations based on yield target concept and
complementary use of organics and bio-fertilizers along with inorganic
fertilizers in rainfed maize (Zea mays)-wheat (Triticum aestivum) system
in wet temperate zone of Himachal Pradesh. Ind. J. Agric. Sci. 78(6) :
490-494.
15 Suri, V.K. and Puri, U.K. 1994. Lantana as a potential manure for brown
sarson. Ann. Agric. Res. 15(4) : 497-498.
16 Suri, V.K. and Puri, U.K. 1994. Blue green algae as a potential biofertilizer
for rice. Ann. Agric. Res. 15(4) : 502-503.
17 Verma, T.S., Sandal, Sanjeev, K., Suri, V.K. and Jaipaul. 2007.
Verification of IPNS based fertilizer adjustment equations of maize and
wheat in wet temperate zone of Himachal Pradesh. Him. J. Agric. Res.
33(1) : 27-30.
19 Puri, U.K. and Suri, V.K. 1994. Studies on wheat based cropping systems
under rainfed conditions of H.P. Ann. Agric. Res. 15(3) : 365-367.
20 Goswami, K.P. and Suri, V.K. 1983. Carbon fertilization: Influence of
simulated field soil respiration on soybean crop in the tropics. Intern. J.
Trop. Agri. 1(1): 33-40.
21 Suri, V.K. 1996. Improving nutritional status of rice husk through
chemical and biological treatments. Indian J. Anim. Res. 30 (1): 15-19.
22 Suri, V.K. and Goswami, K.P. 1982. Influence of soil released carbon
dioxide on field grown corn. Van Vigyan, 20(1&2): 5-12
23 Suri, V.K. and Puri, U.K. 1991. Response of blue-green algae (BGA) in wet
land rice culture in Himachal Pradesh, India. IRRI News Letter, 16(5): 17-
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24 Suri, V.K. and Goswami, K.P. 1992. Effect of hoeing on simulated soil
microbial respiration. Van Vigyan, 30(3&4): 171-174.
25 Jaggi, R.C., Suri V.K. and Kanwal, R.S. 1994. Sulphur transformation
behaviour of an acid alfisol. Crop Res. 8(2): 269-275.
26 Jaggi, R.C., Suri V.K. and Sharma, D.K. 1994. Sulphur response in raya
under high soil fertility conditions of acid alfisols. New Agriculturist, 5(1):
109-112.
27 Suri, V.K. and Datta, B. 1994. Effect of inoculation with Volvariella
volvacea on nitrogen status of alkali treated rice husk. Res. Develop. Rptr.
11 (1&2): 38-42.
28 Suri, V.K. and Pramanik, P. 1995. Performance of certain fertilizer
materials developed for slow nutrient release in maize. Crop Res. 9(1):
69-77.
29 Suri, V.K., Puri, U.K. and Jaggi, R.C. 1995. Fertility management in rainfed
maize-wheat cropping system in sub-tropical tract of Himachal
Pradesh. Crop Res. 10(3): 236-241.
30 Suri V.K., Jaggi, R.C. and Puri, U.K. 1995. Response of irrigated rice to
blue green algae in the presence and absence of nitrogen and its residual
effect on wheat. Crop Res. 9(3): 403-406.
31 Suri, V.K., Pramanik, P. and Datta, B. 1996. Effect of inoculation with cow
dung on nitrogen status of alkali treated rice husk. Ann. Biol. 12(2): 344-
347.
32 Suri, V.K. and Verma, T.S. 2000. Nutrient efficiencies and their evaluation
in maize (cv. Parvati) and wheat (cv. Aradhana) on farmers' fields for
prescription based fertilizer recommendations. Res. on Crops. 1(2): 128-
132.
33 Suri, V.K. and Jha, Sarita, 1996. Complementary use of FYM in rainfed
maize based on yield target concept. Ann. Agri-Bio. Res. 1(1&2):1-10.
34 Suri, V.K., Puri, U.K. and Biswas, S.B. 1997. Response of maize wheat
sequence to mineral fertilizers and application of FYM only in maize under
rain-fed sub tropical environment. Crop Res. 13(1): 7-11.
35 Suri, V.K., Jha Sarita and Verma, T.S. 1997. Efficient and economic
fertilization of rainfed maize for its specific yield through soil testing and
integrated nutrient management. Crop Res. 13(1) : 59-67.
36 Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S., Paul, Jai and Sandal, Sanjeev. 2004. Validation of

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fertilizer adjustment equations based on targetted yield concept for
rainfed soybean grown under wet temperate zone of Himachal Pradesh.
Crop Res. 29(3): 411-415.
37 Suri, V.K., Chander, Girish, Choudhry, Anil, K. and Verma T.S. 2006. Coinoculation
of VA-mycorrhizae (VAM) and phosphate solubilizing bacteria
(PSB) in enhancing phosphorus supply to wheat in a Typic Hapludalf.
Crop Res. 31(3) : 357-36.
38 Suri, V.K. and Tewari, A.N. 2007. Ensuring livelihood security of low
resource farmers of Uttar Pradesh through appropriate technology
interventions. J. Farming Systems. Res. 13(2) : 151-161
39 Suri, V.K., Jha, Sarita and Verma, T.S. 1998. Efficient and economic
fertilization of rainfed maize-wheat system for its specific yield through
soil testing and integrated nutrient management. In Proceedings: 16th
World Congress of Soil Science, Montpellier (France), Aug. 20-26, 1988.
40. Suri, V.K. and Verma, T.S. 2000. Yield targeting in maize wheat cropping
sequence and build up of fertility in an alfisol.
In Proceedings:
International Symposium on Sustainable Agriculture in Hill Areas, HPKV,
Palampur (India), Oct. 29-31, 1998 pp. 54-56.
41 Suri, V.K. and Paul, Jai. 2001. Soil test based long-term fertilization for
specific yield, efficient and economic fertilizer use and build up of native
fertility in maize-wheat system in a mountain alfisol. In Proceedings: 12th
World Fertilizer Congress, Beijing (China), Aug. 3-9, 2001.
42 Suri, V.K. and Verma T.S. 2002. Complementary use of FYM and
Biofertilizers for specific yield and quality in rainfed maize-wheat cropping
system. In Proceedings: National Seminar on Science Industry Interface
on Maize Production, Processing and Utilization, HPKV, Palampur, Nov. 3-
4, 2000 / Advances in Maize Prodn. Tech. (eds. C.P. Awasthi) & Quality
Improvement, Proc. NSM-2k, pp 85-89.
43 Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S. and Gupta, M.K. 2002. Complementary use of FYM
and biofertilizers for specific yield in rainfed soybean-wheat cropping
system. In Proceedings: National Seminar on “Development and use of
Biofertilizers, Biopesticides and Organic Manures”, BCKVV, Kalyani (W.B.),
Nov. 10-12, 2000/ Supplementary Volume, PP 18-21.
44 Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K. and Paul, Jai. 2002. Results of participatory
diagnosis of constraints and opportunities (PDCO) Based Trials from the
state of Himachal Pradesh. Project Report. In: Development of Farmers’
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Rao and S. Srivastava, IISS, Bhopal. pp. 100-103.
45 Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K. and Paul, Jai. 2002. Soil test and fertilizer
recommendations for crops in Himachal Pradesh. In Proceedings: North
Zone Regional Training Workshop on Soil Testing for Balanced and
Integrated Use of Fertilizers and Manures, CSK HPKV, Palampur, pp 11-
20.
46 Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K., Sandal, Sanjeev and Paul, Jai. 2004. Fertilizer
recommendations based on Targeted Yield Concept in Himachal Pradesh.
In Proceedings: North Zone Regional Training Workshop on Soil Testing
for Balanced and Integrated Use of Fertilizers and Manures, PAU,
Ludhiana (Sep. 23-24, 2003), pp 98-105.
47 Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K., Sandal, Sanjeev and Paul, Jai. 2004. Evaluation
of soil test methods for the determination of available phosphorus and
potassium in soils of Himachal Pradesh. In Proceedings: North Zone
Regional Training Workshop on Soil Testing for Balanced and Integrated
use of Fertilizers and Manures, PAU, Ludhiana (Sep. 23-24, 2003), pp 42-
58.
48 Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S., Paul, Jai, Sandal, Sanjeev and Gupta, M.K. 2004.
2006). Prescription and IPNS based fertilizer recommendations for maize,
wheat, raya and soybean in wet temperate zone of Himachal Pradesh,
India. In Proceedings : International Symposium on Balanced Fertilization
: pp. 101-103 (PAU, Ludhiana, India, Nov. 22-26, 2006.
49 Suri, V.K. 2007. Scope of commercialization of indigenous technology for
organic farming ( Invited paper ). Proceedings: National Symposium
“Recent trends in organic farming” (Sept. 11-12, 2007), pp. 231-244,
Pune.
50 Suri, V.K., Chand Mukesh and Pal, Samir. 2007. Reducing green house
gas emissions through market based solutions (Invited paper). In :
Combat climate change through market driven strategies. Convention on
Corporate Response to Climate Change, pp. 249-58. Palampur (HP) (June
8-10, 2007).
51 Suri, V.K. 2008. Utilization of agricultural solid wastes for soil
amendments (Invited paper). In proceedings of 5 th IAUA National
Symposium (Sept. 25-26, 2008) on environmental pollution and its effect
on agril. production and human health. pp. 20-32. Allahabad Agril. Instt.
Deemed University, Allahabad.
52 Suri, V.K. 2002. Determination of available M o in soils. In : Practical
Manual on Micronutrients Analysis, Dept. of Soil Science, CSK HPKV,

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Palampur (H.P.).
53 Suri, V.K., Kumar, Munish, Singh, D.P. and Singh, R.A. 2007. Scope,
importance and marketing status of medicinal and aromatic plants. In
Proceedings: National Seminar on Management of Medicinal and Aromatic
Plants in Farming Systems Perspective. pp 1-7, CSAUAT, Kanpur March
20-22, 2007.
54 Yadav, J.P., Tewari, A.N. and Suri, V.K. edited. 2007. Edited Proceedings
: National seminar (March 28-29, 2007) on “Recent Advances in Mech.
Engg., College of Agril. Engineering, Etawah, CSAUAT, Kanpur : 150 pp
Publishers : CSAUAT, Kanpur
55 Suri, V.K. 2007. Future scenario of hi-tech agriculture: Extension
Implications. Vision Invited Lecture delivered during CIMAP Technology
Festival and Foundation Day, Lucknow (Aug. 11, 2007). In Gyanunkur – A
compilation of Institute Seminars by CIMAP, Lucknow scientists, guest
speakers and visiting scientists (Jan.-Dec. 2007). CIMAP, Lucknow. pp.
30-32.
56 Verma, T.S., Sharma, Sanjay Kumar, Kumar, Pradeep, Suri, V.K., Sandal,
Sanjeev, Muralidharan, Y. and Sankhyan, N.K. 2007. Tech. Bull. : Soil test
based crop response – an approach for fertilizer recommendations based
on targeted yield concept – A success story in Himachal Pradesh. CSK
Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, H.P., p. : 1-76.
57 Sandal, Sanjeev, Saroch, Kapil, Suri, V.K., Sankhyan, Narender, Jaggi,
R.C. and Sharma, Pradeep Kr. 2008. Tech. Bull. : Varsha ke pani ka
sanrakshan avum sanchaya (Hindi). CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi
Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, H.P., p. : 1-26.
58 Suri, V.K., Choudhry, Anil, K., Chander, Girish, Verma, T.S., Srivastava,
M. and Singh, Sheory. 2009. Population dynamics of VAM fungi in
temperate soils of Himachal Pradesh. Agro-Pedology 19(2), 117-120
59 Suri, V.K., Choudhary, Anil, K.,Girish chander, Verma, T.S., Gupta, M.K.
and Datt, N. 2011. Improving phosphorus use through co-inoculation of
vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal (VAM) fungi and phosphate solubilizing
bacteria (PSB) in maize an an acid alfisol. Communications in Soil Science
and Plant Analysis 42: 2265-2273
60 Sandal, Sanjeev, K., Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K. and Jai Paul. 2006.
Prescription based fertilizer recommendations through frontline
demonstrations on toria (Brassica rapa cv. DK-1) in low hills of Himachal
Pradesh, India. In Proceedings: International Symposium on Balanced
Fertilization for sustaining crop productivity. PAU, Ludhiana, Nov. 22-25,

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2006, pp. 316-317.
61 Sandal, Sanjeev, K., Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K., Bhushan, Luv and Baghla,
Kanika. 2006. Effect of integrated nutrient management on productivity of
wheat (Triticum aestivum) in an acid alfisol. In Proceedings: National
seminar on Integrated Nutrient Management for Balanced Fertilization,
CSK HPKV, Palampur (H.P.), Nov. 17-18, 2006 pp. 159.
62 Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K., Sandal, Sanjeev, K., Jaipaul and Bhushan, Luv.
2006. Development of IPNS based fertilizer adjustment equations for
linseed, wheat and okra in wet temperate zone of Himachal Pradesh. In
Proceedings : National Seminar on Integrated Nutrient Management for
Balanced Fertilization, CSK HPKV, Palampur (HP), Nov. 17-18, 2006, pp.
180.
63 Suri, V.K., Sandal, Sanjeev, and Saroch, Kapil. 2009. Soil and water
conservation measures in relation to changing climate. In: Proceedings of
Seminar on Soil and Water Conservation in Himachal Pradesh held at
Barog (Solan) (Mar. 23-24, 2009) – an invited paper (In Press).
64 Jaipal, Sandal, S.K. and Suri, V.K. 2008. Validation of fertilizer
adjustment equations based on yield target concept and complementary
use of organics and biofertilizers in rainfed maize-wheat system in a
mountain acid soil of H.P. J. Rural and Agric. Res. 8 : 87-90.
65 Suri, V.K., Singh, D.P., Prakash, H.G. and Singh, R.A. 2008. Edited
Proceedings : National Seminar (Mar. 20-22, 2007) : Harnessing Plant
Bio-diversity, Marketing and Export Potential of Medicinal and Aromatic
Plants in India, 165 pp. Publishers : CSAUAT, Kanpur
66 Datt, N., Bhardwaj, K.K.R. and Suri, V.K. 1996. In-vitro and in vivo
decomposition of legume green manures. Ann. Agri. Bio Res. 1 (1&2) :11-
14.
67 Datt, N., Dev, S.P. and Suri, V.K. 2001. Carbon and nitrogen
mineralization behaviour covering different plant materials in an acid
alfisol. Crop Res. 22(3) : 432-436.
68. Suri, V.K. 2009. Role of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) in
meeting phosphorus needs of important crops and cropping systems. In:
Proceedings 1 st Indian Agril. Scientists and Farmers’ Congress on
Technological Innovations for Enhancing Agril. Production held at the CCS
Univ. Meerut (Oct. 03-04, 2009) – An Invited/. Lead Paper (In Press).
69. Suri, V.K., Sandal, S.K., Saroch, Kapil and Sharma, Pradeep K. 2009.
Land degradation : A menace to soil health and productivity.
(Lead/Invited Paper). In: Proceedings of All India Seminar on

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Watershed Management and Efficient Micro-Irrigation in mountainous
Indian Himalayas, Dehradun (Oct. 24-25, 2009): An invited paper (In
press).
70. Choudhary, Anil K. and Suri V.K. 2009. Effect of organic manures and
inorganic fertilizers on productivity, nutrient uptake and soil fertility in rice
(Oryza sativa)-wheat (Triticum aestivum) crop sequence in western
Himalayas. Current Advances in Agril. Sciences 1(2) : 65-69.
71. Suri, V.K. 2010. Role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AM) in sustainable
cropping systems in relation to food security. (Lead/Invited paper). In:
Proceedings of International Conference on Role of Biomolecules in Food
Security and Health Improvement, BHU, Varanasi (Feb. 17-20, 2010): An
invited/ lead paper (In Press).
72. Kumar, Pradeep, Sharma, Sanjay, K. and Suri, V.K. 2008. Prescription
based fertilizer adjustment in soybean – A boon for the farmers of low
hills sub-montane zone of Himachal Pradesh. In Proceedings : National
Seminar on Policy Interventions for Promotion of Balanced Fertilizers and
Integrated Nutrient Management, CSK HPKV, Palampur, April 10-11, 2008
/ Integrated Nutrient Management – A key to sustain soil quality and crop
productivity (eds. S.P. Sharma and others). Proc. NSPBFINN-2008, pp 89-
91.
73. Suri, V.K. and Choudhary Anil, K. 2010. Comparative performance of VA
mycorrhizal (VAM) fungi and applied phosphorus in wheat under
controlled environment in a P deficient acid alfisol. Progressive Agri 10(1)
: 23-28.
74. Suri, V.K., Choudhary, Anil K., Chander, Girish and Verma, T.S. 2011.
Influence of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and applied
phosphorus on root colonization in wheat and plant nutrient dynamics in a
phosphorus deficient acid Alfisol of Western Himalayas. Communications
in Soil Science and Plant Analysis ,42:1177-118
75. Jaipaul, Suri V. K., Sandal, Sanjeev K. and Choudhary, Anil K. 2011.
Evaluation of targeted precision model for soybean and toria crops. on
farmers” fields under sub-humid North- Western Himalayas.
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. In Press)
76. 77. Suri, V K . K. and and Choudhary, Kumar, Anil.2011. K. 2011.Fertilizer Managing water economy resources through for VAM food
fungi security under in changing STCR targeted climatic scenario. yield model In : in Climate maize-wheat-maize change and Food crop
sequence Security in in India(Proceedings Himalayan acid alfisol. of National Communications Symposium in on Soil Food Science Security and in
Plant context Analysis of Changing ( Accepted) Climate, Oct. 30-Nov 01, 2010,CSAUAT, Kanpur,
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RESEARCH PAPERS IN PIPELINE
1. Suri, V.K., Choudhary, Anil K., Chander Girish and Verma, T.S. 2009.
Effect of VA mycorrhizal fungi and phosphorus application through STCR
precision model on crop productivity, nutrient uptake and soil fertility in
soybean (Glycine max)-wheat (Triticum aestivum) soybean crop sequence
in an acid alfisol. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis
(Communicated).
2. Jaipal, Suri, V.K. and Sandal, S.K. 2010. Balanced use of nutrients and
their build-up in a Typic Hapludalf under maize (Zea mays)-wheat
(Triticum aestivum) cropping sequence. Progressive Agri.
(Communicated).
3. Kumar, Anil, Parmar,D.K. and Suri, V K. 2011. Effect of boron fertilizer
and organic manure on autumn cauliflower in Western Himalayas.
Progressive Agri. (Communicated).
4. Suri, V. K.,Choudhary, Anil K and Girish Chander. 2011. Effect of VAM
fungi and applied phosphorus through STCR precision model on growth,
yield and nutrient dynamics in maize in an acid Alfisol. Progressive Agri.
(Communicated).
5. Thakur, Surrinder,Choudhary, Anil K and Suri, V. K .2011.Technology
transfer model on integrated nutrient management technology for
sustainable crop production in high value cash crops and vegetables in
North Western Himalayas. Communications in Soil Science and Plant
Analysis. (Communicated).

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Technical/extension/popular articles Published
1. Jamwal, Rajinder and Suri, V.K. 1988. Phoolgobhi ke beejotapadan ka unnat tarika
(Hindi). Parvatiya Khetibari, VIII (2): 10-11.
2. Suri, V.K. and Puri, U.K. 1990. Dhan kee khetee main shaiwaal kare khad ka kaam,
Giriraj, (Hindi) XII (10), July 4, 1990.
3. Suri, V.K. and Sharma, S.K. 1991. Vagyanik vidhi se kharif tilhanon kee kheti, Giriraj
(Hindi), XIII (44): 10.
4. Suri, V.K., Khan, A.R., Puri, U.K. and Sharma, Suresh. 1991. Dalhani phaslon main
rhizobium culture ka upyog (Hindi). Farmer and Parliament, XXVI (7), July, 1991: 37-
38 & 40-41.
5. Suri, V.K., Puri, U.K. and Katoch, K.K. 1991. Makki kee kheti samasyaein avaim
samadhan (Hindi), Giriraj, XIII (31): 10.
6. Suri, V.K. 1991. Gehoon kee barani kheti se adhik upaj lene ke tarike (Hindi). Giriraj,
XIII: 10, Nov.15, 1991.
7. Suri, V.K. and Jamwal, R.S. 1991. Phaslon main laghu poshak tatwon kee kami aur
unka upchar (Hindi), Giriraj, XXVI (5): 33-34.
8. Suri, V.K. and Puri, U.K. 1991. Adhik utpadan ke liye phosphorus aur phosphorus
jeevanu khad ka upyog (Hindi), Farmer and Parliament, XXVI (6): 38-39.
9. Suri, V.K., Jaggi, R.C. and Gupta, R.K. 1992. Vagyanik dhang se kheton mein nami
kaise banayein (Hindi), Giriraj, XIV: 10, Oct. 28, 1992.
10. Suri, V.K. and Jamwal, R.S. 1992. Gobar kee khad banane kee vagyanik vidhi (Hindi),
Farmer and Parliament, XXVII (6): 35.
11. Suri, V.K. and Puri, U.K. 1992. Mitti kee janch aur khadon ke sahi prayog (Hindi),
Farmer and Parliament, XXVII (3): 35.
12. Suri, V.K. and Sharma, S.K. 1992. Khadon ka sahi upyog kab aur kaise-kuchh sujhav
(Hindi), Giriraj, XIV (44): 10.
13. Suri, V.K. and Singh, K.P. 1992. Shaiwal khad khud banayein aur dhan kee paidawar
badhayein (Hindi), Farmer and Parliament, XXVII (5): 34, 41.
14. Suri, V.K., Jamwal, R.S., Puri, U.K. and Sharma, S.K. 1992. Pradesh kee pramukh
phaslon ke liye sinchai sarini (Hindi), Giriraj, XIV (41): 10.
15. Suri, V.K., Sharma, C.M. and Jaggi, R.C. 1994. Surajmukhi kee adhik upaj yoon azur
lekar aaye badhayein (Hindi), Farmer and Parliament, XXIX (1): 37-38.
16. Suri, V.K., Jaggi, R.C. and Bhardwaj, S.K. 1996. Dhingri kee kheti yoon karke aaye
bhadhayein (Hindi), Farmer and Parliament, Oct. 1996.

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17. Suri, V.K. 1996. Aalu utpadan kee vaigyanik vidhi (Hindi), Giriraj, XVIII (25): 10.
18. Suri, V.K., Bhardwaj, S.K. and Gupta, C.S. 1997. Rasayanik khadein (Hindi), Parvatiya
Khetibari, 17 (1): 8-9, 11.
19. Datt, N. and Suri, V.K. 1997. Aachi upaj ke liye aavashyak hai jeevanu khad (Hindi),
Giriraj, Dec. 31, 1997.
20. Suri, V.K. and Datt, N. 1999. Greesham ritu kee sabjion mein jaivik khad ka upyog
(Hindi), Giriraj. 22 (34) (May, 2000 issue).
21. Suri, V.K., Datt, N. and Rajpal. 1999. Sabjeon aur ann bali phasalon mein jai
pravandh yani sinchaee yoon karein (Hindi), Giriraj. (Oct. 1999 issue).
22. Suri, V.K., Paul, Jai, Dixit, S.P., Datt, N. and Sharma, R.P. 2001. Dalhani avum tilhani
phasalon mein khad pravandh (Hindi), Kissan Bharti, 32(10): 9-10 (July 2001 Issue).
23. Suri, V.K., Datt, N. and Sharma, R.P. 2001. Sheet kaal ke liye hare chare ka
sarankshan (Hindi). Giriraj. (Sep. 2002 issue).
24. Datt, N., Suri, V.K. and Sharma Raj Pal. 2002. Gharelu khad banan kee nadep vidhi
(Hindi), Giriraj, 26 (8): 11, 20-26.
25. Paul, Jai, Singh, R.K. and Suri, V.K. 2003. Adhunik krishi mein padap poshak tatavon
ka ekikrit pravandhan (Hindi). Kisan Bharti. Mar. 2004 isue. pp. 27-28.
26. Suri, V.K., Datt, Navin, Dixit, Shashi Paul and Paul, Jai. 2004. Kenchua Khad: karvanik
kheti yaani organic farming ke liye eak vardaan (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan, Vishesh Kharif
Ank 2, June, 12, 2004.
27. Paul, Jai, Thakur, Ashok and Suri, V.K. 2004. Sabzi makka (babycorn) kee unnat kheti
(Hindi). Kheti Duniyan, 9 (19), May 08. 2004: pp 5.
28. Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K., Sandal, Sanjeev and Paul, Jai. 2004. Santulit urvarak
prabandhan ke liye anumanit matraon kee sipharishain (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan,
Vishesh Kissan Mela Ank, March, 6, 2004.
29. Suri, V.K. Khanna, Sanjeev and Kaur, Suninder. 2004. Mitti parikshan ke aadhar par
khadon ka sahi prayog kar untarrashtraya vayapaar se yoon labh uthayein (Hindi).
Kheti Duniyan, Vishesh Kissan Mela Ank, 25-9-04.
30. JaipaI, Thakur, Ashok, Suri, V.K. and Sandal, Sanjeev. 2004. Nichle pravatiye
kshetron mein toria kee achhi paidawaar kaise lein (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan. 38: pp 2.
31. Suri, V.K., Raina, Sanjay kumar and Jaggi, R.C. 2004. Gobar kee khad yoon bana kar
phaslon kee paidawaar badhyein (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan. Vishesh Agrotech. Ank. 4-12-
04, pp 19.
32. Verma, T.S., Sandal, Sanjeev and Suri, V.K. 2004. Santulit urvaak pravandhan ke liye
anumanit sipharishein (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan. Special Agrotech Issue. 4-12-04, pp 26.
33. Raina, Sanjay Kumar, Suri, V.K., Jaggi, R. C. and Khanna, Sanjay, 2005. Nehar
samaveshon mein jalakranti aur ussar samasya: karan avum nivaran (Hindi). Kheti
Duniyan. 23-4-05.

34. Suri, V. K., Khanna, Sanjay, Jaggi, R. C. and Raina, Sanjay Kumar. 2005. Dhan kee
kheti mein shawaal khad kaa kamal (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan. Vishesh Kharif Ank 1. 21-
5-05, pp 15.
35. Suri, V.K., Sharma, R.P., Datt, Naveen and Paul, Jai. 2005. Makki kee kheti yoon kar
ayeyee badhayein (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan. Vishesh Kharif Ank - 2, 21-5-05. pp14.
36. Raina, Sanjay Kumar, Suri, V.K., Jaggi, R.C. and Mahajan, Anil, 2005. Urvarkon ka
prayog se adhiktam kadh ke liye mitti kee janch karayein (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan. 10
(37): 10.09.05, pp 7.
37. Suri, V.K. 2006. The university marches ahead in its centenary year. In Proc.,
Souvenir: International Conference in Post Harvest Technology and Value Addition in
Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds: 10th Convention, Ind. Soc. Agril. Biochemists pp. 3-8,
CSAUAT, Kanpur, Nov. 27-30, 2006.
38. Suri, V.K. 2006. University at a glance. In Proc.: Souvenir: 31st IAUA Vice
Chancellors Convention on, “Role of State Agril. Universities in Ushering Second
Green Revolution”, pp. 1-6, CSAUAT, Kanpur (December 9-10, 2006).
39. Suri, V.K. 2007. Dwitiya harit kranti kee aavshayakta (Hindi). Editorial Page. Dainik
Jagran (Communicated).
40. Suri, V.K. and Rajput, A.L. 2007. Dalhan phaslon ke bhandaran kee vibhin vidhian
(Hindi). Khet Khalihan (Dainik Jagran) April 2007 issue : pp. 5.
41. Suri, V.K. and Rajput, Anokhe Lal, 2007. Vasant Kalin Lobia Kee Kheti Vagyanik Vidhi
Se. Krishak Bharati, CSAUAT, Kanpur, Phasal Suraksha Avum Jaid Vishashank (Hindi).
(Nov.-Feb., 07) pp. 26-29.
42. Suri, V.K., Srivastava, J.P. and Kumar, Sanjeev. 2007. Chare kee pramukh rabi
phaslon ka beej utpadan avum mrida pravandhan (Hindi), Krishak Bharati, Vol. 7(5)
Rabi Visheshank pp. 26-29.
43. Suri, V.K. 2008. C.S. Azad University of agriculture and tehnology – marchesahead.
Souvenir. National Symposium on Technological Innovation for Resource Starved
Farmers in Global Perspective, April 28-30, 2008, CSAUAT, Kanpur, pp. 4-9.
44. Suri, V.K. 2007. Vishav satar par dhak jamane kee tamana (Hindi) Kanpur Sunday
(Career and Education), Vol. 1 (78), pp. 14 (11.3.2007).
45. Kumar, Sanjeev and Suri, V.K. 2007. Mrida swasthaya avum beej utpadan mein go
utpadan kee upyogeeta (Hindi) : Krishak Bharti 8(1) : 54-56.
46. Suri, V.K., Khanna, Sanjay, Jaggi, R.C., raina, Sanjay Kumar. 2008. Dhan kee kheti
mein shawal (kae) khad ka kamal (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan, Kharif-I Visheshank,
31.5.2008 issue.
47. Suri, V.K., Khanna, Sanjay and Kaur, Surinder. 2008. Mitti parikshan ke aadhar par
khadon ka sahi proyog kar antarashtriya vyapar se yoon labh uthayein (Hindi). Kheti
Duniyan-Misan Mela sp. pp. 31 (22.9.2008 issue).
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48. Jaipal, Negi, M.S., Kumar, C., Gadhwali, V.C.S., Suri, V.K. and Sandal, Sanjeev K.
2006. Varetman paripekash mein javik khad avum urvarak (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan,
Kisaan Mela Visheshank, 23-9-2006 issue.
49. Suri, V.K., Raina, Sanjay Kumar, Jaggi, R.C. 2006. Gobar kee khad yoon bana kar
phasalon kee paidawar badhayein (Hindi). Kheti Duniya, Kisan Mela Visheshank.
23.9.2006 issue.
50. Chauhan, Abha, Raina, S.K., Jaggi, R.C. and Suri, V.K. 2005. Javik krishi (organic
farming) – Ek uttam kheti (Hindi). Kheti Duniya, Vishesh Kisan Mela Ank. Sept. 24,
2005 issue.
51. Suri, V.K., Khanna, Sanjay, Jeet Surinder and Anand, Ashish. 2005. Gobar kee khad
kee sanrachna : Use banane kee vidhyan (Hindi). Kheti Duniya. Vishesh Kissan Mela
Ank. Sept., 29, 2005 issue.
52. Suri, V.K. 2007. Chander Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology,
Kanpur – A Profle, Souvenir and Abstracts. National seminar on Management of
Medicinal and Aromatic plants in Farming Systems Perspective. pp. 1-10, CSAUAT,
Kanpur, March 20-22, 2007.
53. Suri, V.K., Saroch, Kapil and Sandal, S.K. 2009. Sinchai avum varsha ashrit kshetron
mein krishi aadanon kee dakshta badhane hetu sujhav (Hindi) Pravatiya Khatibari Jal
Visheshank, April-June, 2009 issue. Vol. 29 (2) : pp. 19-20
54. Suri, V.K. 2009. Jal upyog dakshta badhane ke liye saksham sinchai pranliyan (Hindi)
Kheti Duniya.Vol. 14 (20), 16.5.2009 issue, pp. 16.
55. Suri, V.K., Sandal, Sanjeev, and Saroch, Kapil. 2009. Poly teh wale talab – upyogita
avum banane ki vidhi. (Hindi). Kheti Duniya, Vol. 14 (41), Oct., 10, 2009 issue, pp. 5.
56. Suri, V.K. 2005. Aalu phasal kee dekhwaal : Vagyanik vidhi se kheti kar apnee aaye
badhayein (Hindi). Kheti Duniya, Special Rabi Festival-II Ank, pp. 6, Nv. 5, 2005.
57. Suri, V.K. 2006. Bharat aur annya dechon mein : Jaivik kheti ka ek vishleshan aur uss
ke aadhar par hamare kissanon ko kuch sujhav (Hindi). Kheti Duniya, Visheeh Kissan
Mela Ank, Mar., 4, 2006 issue.
58. Suri, V.K. 2006. University at a glance. Souvenir and Articles : 31st IAUA Vice-
Chancellors’ Convention on role of state Agril. Universities in ushering second green
revolution. pp. 1-6, CSAUAT, Kanpur, Dec. 9-10, 2006.
59. Suri, V.K. 2007. Future scenario of Hi-Tech Agriculture : Extension Implications. In
Gyanunkur – A compilation of Institute Seminars by CMAP, Lucknow (Jan.-Dec.,
2007) pp 30-32.
60. Suri, V.K. 2009. Himachal Pradesh mein sukasham sinchai kee sambhavnayein
(Hindi). Pravatiya Khetibari-29 (3) : pp. 7-9, July-Sept. 2009 issue.
61. Suri, V. K ., Kumar, Anil and Yadav, Arti. 2011.Mrida avum jal sarkshan mein jeevanu
khadon kee bhumika (Hindi). Kheti Duniya. 17(4), 23-04-011 issue.
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62. Kumar, Anil, Suri, V .K. and Sharma, Manoj Kumar.2010.Vam jeevanu khad ka upyog
karke yoon badhyein aaye (hindi). Kheti Duniya,15(20), pp7, May 15,2010 issue.
63. Suri, V. K. 2010. Jal upyog dakshta badhane ke liye saksham sinchai pranaliyan. Kheti
Dunyan,23(15). 5-6-2011 issue.
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Papers in pipeline
1.Suri, V. K.,Kumar, Anil, Supehia,Swapana and Yadav,Arti. 2011. Professional avum
jaivik kheti ko apna kar khushhaal baneie(Hindi). Kheti Duniyan( Communicated)
2 .Kumar, Anil, Suri,V .K., Supehia,Swapana and Sandal, Sanjeev. 2011. Mrida urbarta
badhane ke liye karein jaivik khadon ka upyog (Hindi). Kheti Duniyan(Communicated)

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Books/Technical Bulletins/Manuals/Authors of Chapters
a. Manuals
1. Co-author of Soil Science Practical Manual, a publication of HPKV, Palampur
2. Co-author of Training Manual (2001) on, “Soil Fertility Evaluation”, a publication of the
Department of Soil Science, HPKV, Palampur.
3. Co-author of Trainng Manual (2002) on Micronutrients Analysis, a publication of the
Deparment of Soil Science, CSK HPKV, Palampur.
b. Books/Bulletins
4. Co-author of Bulletin entitled, “Adaptive Research Component of National Wateshed
Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA) of H.P. (Zone I and II), a publication
of the Department of Agricultural Engineering, HPKV, Palampur. I was one of the
associated scientists in the said project.
5. Verma, T.S., Sharma, Sanjay Kumar, Kumar Pradeep, Suri, V.K., Sandal, Sanjeev,
Muralidharan, Y. and Sankhyan, N.K. 2007. Tech. Bull. : Soil Test based crop response –
an approach for fertilizer recommendations based ontargeted yield concept – A success
story in Himachal Pradesh. CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, H.P.
p. : 1-76.
6. Sandal, Sanjeev, Saroch, Kapil, Suri, V.K., Sankhyan, Narender, Jaggi, R.C. and Sharma,
Pradeep Kr. 2008. Tech. Bull. : Varsha ke pani ka sanrakshan avum sanchaya (Hindi).
CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, H.P., p. : 1-26.
7. Yadav, J.P., Tewari, A.N. and Suri, V.K. 2007. Edited, Proceedings : National Seminar
(Mar. 28-29, 2007) on “Recent Advances in Mech. Engg., College of Agril. Engineering,
Etawah, CSAUAT, Kanpur. Publishers : CSAUAT, Kanpur.
8. Suri, V.K., Singh, D.P., Prakash, H.G. and Singh, R.A. 2008. Edited (Chief Editor).
Proceedings : National Seminar (Mar. 20-22, 2007) on Harnessing Plant Biodiversity,
Marketing and Export Potential in India. Pub. : CSAUAT, Kanpur 65 pp.
c. Chapters
9. Contributed a chapter entitled, “Recording of different types of data in field and pot
experiments, Manual for Field Staff, Department of Agronomy, CSK HPKV, Palampur.
10. Contributed a chapter entitled, “Water management”, Training Manual on Natural
Resource Management for Level-I and Level-II Experts of Kisan Call Centre (KCC) (KCC
Training Manual-2), Directorate of Extensiion Education, CSK HPKv, Palampur.
11.Suri, V . K .and Kumar, Anil.2011. Potential of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)
and soil health improvement under sustainable cropping systemsin Indian Himalayas.
Chapter in Book by Anil Kumar(eds.), Sustainable Hill Agriculture: An Overview, Agrobios,
Jodhpur (In Press).
12.Suri, V.K.,Sidhu, G.S.and Kumar, Anil. 2011. Physical Attributes: Soil and landscape
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
Himalayan Region of India. (in Press).
13. Contributed a chapter entitled, ‘ Determination of organic carbon in soil’ in the manual
released on the occasion of STCR Regional Workshop cum Training on Soil Testing(Nov
24-25, 2010) held at the HPKV, Palampur.
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Invited Presentations/Keynote addresses made
1. As the host Vice-Chancellor of 31 st IAUA Vice-Chancellors’ Convention at the CSAUAT,
Kanpur (Dec. 9-10, 2006), delivered the inaugural address on the topic, “Ushering
Second Green Revolution”.
2. Inaugurated the First Ever Alumni Meet of the CSAUAT, Kanpur (Nov. 2006) and
delivered the keynote address.
3. Served as Chief Guest in CSAUAT organized (College of Home Science) one day
conference on, “Recent trends in Nutrition” (July, 25, 2007) and delivered the keynote
address.
4. During the 32 nd IAUA Vice-Chancellors’ Convention held at Birsa Agril. University, Ranchi
(Dec. 20-21, 2007), presented a talk on role of “organic farming for diversification of
Indian agriculture”.
5. Attended the IAUA Vice-Chancellors’ Meet and National Symposium on “Recent Trends in
Organic Farming” at Pune (Sept. 11-12, 2007) and delivered an invited talk on, “Scope of
commercialization of indigenous technology for organic farming”.
6. Attended 44 th Annual General Meeting of Crop Care Federation of India (Sept. 9, 2007)
at New Delhi. Gave an invited talk on output of effective collaboration between CSAUAT,
Kanpur and Dhanuka (P) Ltd. in the area of extension.
7. Delivered the 6 th Professor R.S. Murthy Memorial Lecture (instituted by the
Indian Society of Soil Science) at the Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (UP)
on Oct., 23, 2007. The topic was, “Perespectives in Soil Health Management –
a Looking Glass”.
8. Attended 33 rd IAUA Vice-Chancellors’ Meet at the PAU, Ludhiana (Mar. 8-9, 2008) and
presented invited views on “Self Employment in Agriculture”.
9. Attended 41 st Engineers’ Day Celebration (Aug. 15, 2008) conducted by Institution of
Engineers at the I.I.T., Kanpur and delivered the keynote address on “Planet Earth”.
10. The NCAP and NAFED sponsored Training Programme on WTO Issues, Codex Standards
SPS Measures : Implications for Agril. Producers and Exporters was held at the CSAUAT,
Kanpur on July 8-9, 2008. Delivered the keynote address on the occasion.
11. Served as Chief Guest at Orientation Programme (July 7-9, 2008) of PGDM students of
Jagran Institute of Management, Kanpur. Delivered the keynote address on the occasion.
12. Attended Trainers’ Training Programme on “Production Technology, Post-Harvesting,
Processing, Value Addition and Marketing of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants at CSAUAT,
Kanpur (Mar. 28, 2008). Delivered an invited talk on, “Present Scenario and Future
Prospects of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants”.
13. Attended National Symposium on, “Integrated Farming Systems and its role in Livelihood
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
Pradesh through Appropriate Technology Interventions”.
14. Attended the IAUA All India Vice-Chancellors’ Meet and 5 th National Symposium,
“Environmental Pollution and its Effect on Agril. Production and human Health”, at Agril.
Research Institute Deemed University, Allahabad (Sept. 25-26, 2008) and presented an
invited talk on, “Utilization of agril. solid wastes as soil amendments”.
15. Attended the “Convention on Corporate Response to Climate change” at Palampur (H.P.)
(June 8-10, 2007) and gave an invited talk on, “Reducing green house emissions through
market based solutions”.
16. Attended the CIMAP, Lucknow Technology Festival cum Foundation Day (Aug., 11,
2007) at Lucknow as Chief Guest and made an invited presentation on, “Future scenario
of Hi-Tech Agriculture : Extension Implications”.
17. Attended the First Agricultural Scientists’ and Farmers’ Congrerss on Technological
Innovations for Enhancing Agril. Production at the CCS University, Meerut (Oct. 03-04,
2009). Also made an invited presentation on, “Role of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae
(VAM) in meeting phosphorus needs of important crops and cropping systems”.
18. Attended the All India Seminar on, “Watershed Management and Efficient Micro-
Irrigation in Mountainous Indian Himalayas at Dehradun (Oct. 24-25, 2009)” and
presented an invited paper, “Land degradation : A menace to soil health and
productivity”.
19. Attended International Conference on Role of Biomolecules in Food Security and Health
Improvement at Varanasi (Feb. 17-20, 2010) and presented an invited/lead paper, “Role
of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi in sustainable cropping systems in relation to food
security”.
20. Attended the National Symposium on Food Security in context of Changing Climate held
at the CSAUAT, Kanpur (Oct. 30-Nov. 01, 2010) and presented the Invited/ lead paper
entitled: Managing water resources for food security in changing climatic scenario.
21. To attend the International Conference on: Issues for climate change, land use
diversification and biotechnological tools for livelihood security being held at the SVPUAT,
Meerut(Oct. 8-10,2011) and present an invited/lead paper entitled: Soil health
management through carbon sequestration under changing climatic scenario.
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International Conferences attended and research papers presented
abroad and India
International
1. Suri, V.K. and Goswami, K.P. 1982. Carbon Fertilization Studies: Effect of soil
released CO2 on soybean and maize and residual effect in wheat under field
conditions. 12th World Congress of Soil Science, Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
(India), Feb.8-16, 1982.
2. Suri, V.K. and Verma, T.S. 1998. Yield targeting in a Maize-Wheat Cropping
Sequence and Build-up of fertility in an alfisol. International Symposium on
Sustainable Agriculture in Hill Areas, HPKV, Palampur (India), Oct. 29-31,
1998.
3. Suri, V.K., Jha, Sarita and Verma, T.S. 1998. Efficient and Economic Fertilization of
Rainfed Maize-Wheat System for its Specific Yield through Soil Testing and
Integrated Nutrient Management. 16th World Congress of Soil Science, Le
Corum, Montpellier (France), Aug.20-26, 1998.
4. Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S. and Gupta, M.K. 2000. Soil test based fertilization of
rainfed maize-wheat system for its specific yield through the complementary
use of NPK, FYM and biofertilizers. Paper presented in 3rd World Crop Science
Congress, Hamburg (Germany), Aug. 17-22, 2000.
5. Suri, V.K. and Paul Jai. 2001. Soil test based long term fertilization for specific
yield, efficient and economic fertilizer use and build up of native fertility in
maizewheat system in. a mountain alfisol. 12th World Fertilizer Congress,
Beijing (China), Aug. 3-9, 2001.
6. Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S. and Paul, Jai. 2002. Nutrient efficiencies and their
evaluation in toria (Brassica campestris) cv. Bhawani) on farmers' fields for
prescription based fertilizer recommendation. 17th World Congress of Soil
Science, Bangkok (Thailand), Aug. 14-21, 2002.
7. Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S. and Paul, Jai. 2002. Nutrient economy and soil health
sustenance through integrated use of various nutrient resources in a rainfed
agro-ecosystem of Western Himalayas. International Conference on
Challenges and Options for sustainable Development of the Himalayas -
Beyond 2002, Palampur (India), Oct. 1-4, 2002.
8. Suri, V.K. 2003. Sustainable production of environmental friendly tomatoes under
green house conditions. International Course on Irrigation and Fertigation in
Controlled Environment. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State of Israel, Beit Dagan
near Tel Aviv (Israel) (Nov. 11- Dec. 04, 2003).
9. Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S., Sandal, Sanjeev and Paul, Jai. 2005 Soil chemical quality
as influenced by prescription based long-term fertilization of maize- wheat
system in an alfisol of Western Himalayas. International Conference on Soil,
Water and Environmental Quality: Issues & Strategies (28-1-05 to 1-2 -05 ) at
the IARI, New Delhi.
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10. Suri, V.K., Chaudhary, Anil K., Chander Girish and Verma, T.S. 2006. Studies on
VA-Mycorrhizal fungi (VAM) as a potential biofertilizer in an acid alfisol of
Northwestern Himalayas. 18 th World Congress on “Soil Science on Frontiers of
Soil Science. Technology and the Information. Age (July 9-15, 2006)”,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
11. Sandal Sanjeev K., Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K. and Jaipal 2006. Prescription based
fertilizer recommendations through frontline demonstrations on Toria
(Brassica rapa cv. DK-I) in low hills of Himachal Pradesh, In Proceedings:
“International Symposium on Balanced Fertilization for Sustaining Crop
Productivity”, PAU, Ludhiana (Nov. 22-25, 2006).
12. Suri, V.K. 2006. The university marches ahead in its centenary year. In
Proceedings: International Conference on Post Harvest Technology and Value
Addition in Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds. pp. 3-8, CSAUAT, Kanpur. (Nov. 27-
30, 2006).
13. Suri, V.K. 2007. Attended Inter. Instt. of Applied Systems Analysis 35th
Anniversary Conference-2007. “Global Development, Science and Policies for
the Future” Nov. 14-15, 2007, Vienna (Austria) and took an active part. Also
attended Post Conference Meet at the IIASA on Nov. 16, 2007.
14. Suri, V.K., Choudhry, Anil K., Verma, T.S. and Paul, Jai. 2003. Relative
performance of vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) cultures at two
phosphorus levels for specific yield through soil testing in rainfed winter
wheat. Abstract accepted for presentation during Second International
Symposium on P Dynamics, Perth, Australia (Sept. 2003).
15. Suri, V.K. 2010. Role of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi in sustainable
cropping systems in relation to food security (Invited Paper). In Proceedings :
International Conference on, “Role of Biomolecules in Food Security and
Health Improvement”. (Feb., 17-20, 2010), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
(U.P.).
16. Suri, V . K. Kumar, Anil and Choudhary, Anil K. 2011. Soil health management
through carbon sequestration under changing climatic scenario. Lead/ Invited
Paper to be presented during International Conference on Issues for climate
change, land use diversification and biotechnological tools for livelihood
security(Oct.8-10, 2011), SVBPUAT, Meerut, UP, India.
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National Conferences attended and paper presented
1. Suri, V.K. and Goswami, K.P. 1980. Influence of wheat straw and farm yard manure
decomposition on growth and yield of field grown soybean. National Seminar on
Developments in Soil Science, 45th Annual Convention of Indian Society of Soil Science,
C.S.S.R.I., Karnal, Sep. 28-30, 1980.
2. Suri, V.K. and Goswami, K.P. 1981. Carbon fertilization Studies: The influence of induced Soil
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on Developments in Soil Science, 46th Annual Convention, Indian Society of Soil Science,
I.A.R.I., New Delhi. Aug.7-9, 1981.
3. Suri, V.K. and Goswami, K.P. 1981. Effect of Soil Released Carbon Dioxide on Field Corn.
National Symposium on Biological Transformation of Nutrients in Soil, Calcutta University,
Calcutta, Dec.19-21, 1981.
4. Suri, V.K., Datta, B. and Pramanik, P. 1982. Evaluation of a new Fertilizer Material Using Rice
Husk and a Mushroom Fungus. National Seminar on Developments in Soil Science, 47th
Annual Convention Indian Society of Soil Science, National Bureau of Soil Survey and
Land-Use Planning, Nagpur, Oct.1-4, 1982.
5. Suri, V.K. 1983. Annual Workshop of All India Co-ordinated Research Project on
Improvement of Soil Physical Conditions. Presented Annual Report of the Kharagpur
Centre and the proposed respective technical plan of work, IARI, New Delhi, Jan. 13-15,
1983.
6. Suri, V.K., Pramanik, P. and Datta, B. 1983. Response of Subtropical crops (Soybean and
Maize) to Some New Fertilizer Materials produced from Rice Husk. National Seminar on
Developments in Soil Science, 48th Annual Convention, Indian Society of Soil Science,
HAU, Hisar, Oct. 26-29, 1983.
7. Suri, V.K., Mahapatra, S.K., Mondal, S.K., Datta, B. and Gupta, C.P. 1984. Response of
Wheat Crop to Organic Manuring and Liming superimposed on Residual Compaction in a
Lateritic Soil. Indian Science Congress, Jan. 3-8, Sri Venkateshwara, University, Tirupati,
Jan.3-8, 1984.
8. Suri, V.K., Minhas, R.S. and Singh, Ranjodh. 1992. Response of N, P and K applied to Maize
using FYM in Maize Wheat Sequence under sub-tropical Rain-fed Conditions of H.P.
National Seminar on Developments in Soil Science, 57th Annual Convention, Indian
Society of Soil Science, CRIDA, Hyderabad, Nov. 26-29, 1992.
9. Suri, V.K., Puri, U.K. and Biswas, S.B. 1992. Response of phosphorus application in Maize-
Wheat rotation using FYM in Maize under Sub-tropical Rain-fed condition of H.P., National
Seminar on Developments in Soil Science. 57th Annual Convention, Indian Society of Soil
Science, CRIDA, Hyderabad, Nov.26-29, 1992.
10. Suri, V.K. and Puri, U.K. 1994. Response of Blue Green Algae (BGA) with and without applied
nitrogen in rice and its residual effect in wheat. National Symposium on Sustainability of
Rice-Wheat System in India, CCSHAU, Regional Research Station, Karnal, May 7-8, 1994.
11. Suri, V.K., Puri, U.K. and Biswas, S.B. 1994. Response of Rain-fed Maize to application of N,
P and K with and without FYM under Sub-tropical climate and their Effect on Following
Wheat. National Seminar on Developments in Soil Science, Diamond Jubilee Convention,
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12. Suri, V.K., Puri, U.K. and Biswas, S.B. 1995. Fertility management in Rain-fed Maize-Wheat
Cropping System in Sub-tropical tract of Himachal Pradesh. National Seminar on
Developments in Soil Science, 60th Annual Convention, Indian Society of Soil Science,
PAU, Ludhiana, Nov. 2-5, 1995.
13. Suri, V.K. and Verma, T.S. 1996. Group Meeting of In-Charges, Centres of AICRP on Soil Test
Cop Response. Presented the Palampur Centre's technical plan of work of the Project:
'Front-line Demonstrations based on Soil Test Crop Response', IISS, Bhopal, May 17-18,
1996.
14. Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S. and Singh, Sukhdev. 1999. Annual Workshop of the All India Coordinated
Research Project on Soil Test Crop Response. Presented Annual Report of the
Palampur Centre and the proposed respective technical plan of work for IX Plan period,
GAU, Anand, Jan.16-18, 1999.
15. Suri, V.K. 1999. Training Workshop on Eco-regional Integrated Nutrient Management. Also
presented the Annual Report of the Palampur Centre and the technical plan of work for
2000-2001, IISS, Bhopal, May 9-13, 2000.
16. Suri, V.K. and Verma, T.S. 2000. Complementary use of FYM and biofertilizer for specific
yield and quality in rainfed maizewheat cropping system. National Seminar on Science
Industry Interface on Maize Production, Processing and Utilization, HPKV, Palampur, Nov.
3-4, 2000.
17. Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S. and Gupta, M.K. 2000. Complementary use of FYM and Biofertilizers
for specific yield in rainfed soybean-wheat cropping system. National Seminar on
Development and use of biofertilizers, biopesticides and organic manures, BCKV, Kalyani,
No. 10-12, 2000.
18. Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S. and Paul, Jai. 2002. Annual Workshop of the All India Coordinated
Research Project on Soil Test Crop Response. Presented Annual Report of the Palampur
Centre and the proposed technical plan of work.
19. Suri, V.K. and Dhancholia, S. 2002. National Workshop on 'NATPCGP Projects'. Presented
Annual Report of the Project entitled, "Studies on vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM)
in meeting phosphorus needs of important rainfed cropping systems in mountain soils of
Himachal Pradesh", HAU, Hisar, March 1-2, 2002.
20. Suri, V.K., T.S. Verma, Anil Choudhary and Dhancholia, S. 2002. Site Committee Meeting
(NATP). Presented Annual Report of the Project entitled, "Studies on vesicular arbuscular
mycorrhizae (VAM) in meeting phosphorus needs of important rainfed cropping systems
in mountain soils of Himachal Pradesh", CSK HPKV, Palampur, Sep. 3-4, 2002.
21. Singh, Yadwinder, Suri, V.K., verma, T.S. and Gupta, M.K. 2003. Nutrient economy and soil
health sustenance through integrated use of NPK, FYM and phosphobacteria for specific
yield and quality of rainfed soybean. Satellite Seminar: Biochemical approaches for crop
improvement: Opportunities and Challenges, CSK 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
fertilization for efficient and economic fertilizer use and build-up of native fertility in
irrigated maize-wheat cropping in a Typic hapludalf. National Symposium on Maximizing
Efficiency of Fertilizers, Biofertili-zers and Pesticides in Agriculture, BHU, Varanasi, 6-08-
2004.
23. Suri, V.K., Verma, T.S., Paul, jai and Sandal, Sanjeev. 2004 .Validation of fertilizer
adjustment equations based on targetted yield concept for rainfed soybean grown under
wet temperate climate. National Seminar on Developments in Soil Science. 69th Annual
Convention, Indian Society of Soil Science, Acharya Ranga AP Agril. University,
Hyderabad (Oct. 27-30, 2004).
24. Sandal, Sanjeev K., Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K., Bhushan Luv and Baghla, Kanika, 2006. Effect
of integrated nutrient management on productivity of wheat (Triticum aestivum) in an
acid alfisol. In Proceedings: National Seminar on Integrated Nutrient Management for
Balanced Fertilization, CSKHPKV, Palampur (HP), Nov. 17-18, 2006, pp 159.
25. Verma, T.S., Suri, V.K., Sandal Sanjeev K., Jaipal and Bhushan, Luv, 2006. Development of
IPNS based fertilizer adjustment equations for linseed, wheat and okra in wet temperate
zone of Himachal Pradesh. In Proceedings: National Seminar on Integrated Nutrient
Management for Balanced Fertilization, CSKHPKV, Palampur (HP), Nov. 17-18, 2006, pp
180.
26. Suri, V.K. 2006. Participation in All India Agril. University Association sponsored Vice-
Chancellors' Meet. Made valuable contributions, Co-Chaired the Plenary Session with Dr.
M.L. Madan, V.C., Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Pashu Chikitsa Vishwavidhyalaya & Go
Anusandhan Sansthan, Mathura (UP), Chandra Shekhar Azad Univ. of Agri. & Technology,
Kanpur (Dec. 9-10, 2006).
27. Suri, V.K. 2006. University at a Glance. Souvenir: 31st All India Agril. University Association
Vice-Chancellors' Convention on “Role of State Agril. Universities in Ushering Second
Green Revolution”, pp. 1-5 Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and
Technology, Kanpur (Dec. 9-10, 2006).
28. Suri, V.K., 2007. Talks on (1) Faculty upgradation (2) Experiential learning for PG students,
All India Vice-Chancellors' Meet (ICAR), Feb. 21-22, 2007, National Agricultural Science
Complex, New Delhi.
29. Suri, V.K. 2007. Participated in All India Agril. University Association sponsored Vice-
Chancellors' Meet and made valuable contributions. Post-Harvest Technology: Value
Addition in Crops, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (Feb. 9-10, 2007), Co-
Chaired a session with Dr. J.C. Katyal, VC, CCS HAU, Hisar.
30. Suri, V.K., Kumar, Munish, Singh, D.P. and Singh, R.A., 2007. Scope, importance and
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Seminar on Management of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Farming systems
Perspective. CSAUAT, Kanpur pp. 1-7. (March 20-22, 2007).
31. Yadav, J.P., Tiwari, A.N. and Suri, V.K. 2007. Eds. Proceedings: National Seminar on
“Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering”, CSAUAT, Kanpur (March 28-29, 2007).
32. Suri, V.K., Chand, Mukesh and Pal, Samir, 2007. “Reducing Green House Gas Emissions
through market based solutions”. Attended Convention on, “Corporate Response to
Climate Change Palampur (HP) during June 8-10, 2007 and presented an invited paper.
33. Suri, V.K. 2007. Participated in 32nd IAUA sponsored Annual Convention on, “Diversification
of Indian Agriculture”, at the BAU, Ranchi (Dec. 20-21, 2007) and presented
recommendations of 31st IAUA Meet. Also Co-Chaired technical session: Role of
organic farming for diversification of Indian Agriculture and presented an
invited paper. Also co-chaired a Tech. Session, Sustainable utilization of plant,
animal, microbial and natural resource diversity for agril. production and
augmenting income and employment. Also expressed views as a panelist.
34. Suri, V.K., Singh, D.P. 2007. Scope, Importance and Marketing Status of Medicinal and
Aromatic Plants. In Proceedings: National Seminar on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants-
2007, CSAUAT, Kanpur. (Mar. 20-22, 2007).
35. Suri, V.K., 2007. Agri. Extension and its impact in Kanpur Area. 44 th Annual General Meeting
of Crop Care Federation of India (Sept. 9, 2007), NASC Complex, New Delhi. Served as
Guest of Honours.
36. Suri, V.K. 2007. Attended FAI Annual Seminar on “Holistic Approach to Agri and Fertilizers”
(Dec. 5-7, 2007) and served as an Honorary Delegate.
37. Suri, V.K. 2007. ICAR Sponsored All India Vice Chancellors’ Meet (Jan. 19-20, 2008), New
Delhi. Made relevant presentations.
38. Suri, V.K. 2008. Utilization of agril. solid wastes for soil amendments. In Proceedings : 5 th
IAUA National Symposium on Environment Pollution and its effect on Agril. Produn. and
Human Health pp. 20-32, Allahabad Agril. Instt. Deemed Univ. Allahabad (Sept. 25-26,
2008). Also chaired a technical session and co-chaired another.
39. Suri, V.K. 2007. Scope of commercialization of indigenous technology for organic farming. In
Proceedings : National Symposium on Recent trends in Organic Farming. pp. 231-244.
MPKV, Pune, Sept. 11-12, 2007. Also co-chaired a Tech. Session.
40. Kumar, Sanjeev and Suri, V.K. 2007. Effect of land modification practices for soil profile
recharging and water use-efficiency. 41 st National Ext. Edu. Congress, 2007 on Livelihood
Security and Ext. Sys, Perspectives (Mar. 9-11,2007). J.N.K.V.V., Jabalpur (M.P.).
41. Attended the TSI-FAI Regional Workshop on, “Promotion of Sulphur Fertilizer Use in Indian
Agriculture (Oct. 17, 2008). Also chaired Tech. Session-I and delivered a keynote
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42. Attended the Seminar on Soil and Water Conservation in Himachal Pradesh (Mar. 23-24,
2009) at Barog (Solan) and presented the following paper : ‘Soil and Water
Conservation Measures in Relation to Changing Climate’ under Tech. Session-IV
on Soil Health and Environmental Issues.
43. Attended the Seminar on, “Issues related to Groundwater Management and Water Use
Efficiency in the state of H.P.” (Mar. 18, 2009) at Shimla. It was organized by Central
Groundwater Board and Central Groundwater Authority. Presented on invited paper
entitled “Polylined tank technology for rain water harvesting in Himachal Pradesh.
44. Attended Ist Indian Agricultural Scientists’ Farmers” Congress on Technological Innovations
for Enhancing Agril. Production (CCS Univ., Meerut, Oct. 03-04, 2009) and presented an
invited paper entitled – “Role of Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizae (VAM) in meeting
phosphorus needs of important crops and cropping systems”.
45. Attended the Biennial Workshop of All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Water
Management at Navsari Agril. Univ., Nausari (GJ) (Sept. 14-16, 2009). Presented HPKV
Palampur Centre’s Progress Report (2008-09) and technical plan of work for 2009-10.
Also chaired a Tech. Session.
46. Attended the All India Seminar on, “Watershed Management and Efficient Micro-Irrigation in
Mountainous Indian Himalayas (Oct. 24-25, 2009) at Dehradun and presented an
invited / lead paper entitled, “Land degradation : A menace to soil health and
productivity”.
47. Suri, V.K., Choudhary, Anil K., and Chander Girish. 2009. Population dynamics of Vesicular
Arbuscular Fungi (VAM) in soils of North Western Himalayas. In Proceedings : 74 th Annual
Convention of Indian Society of Soil Science and Platinum Jubilee Symposium on, “Soil
Science in meeting the challenges to food security and environmental quality”. (Dec. 22-
25, 2009), IARI, New Delhi.
48. Sandal, S.K., Sharma, S.C, Sharma, Pradeep K. and Suri, V.K. 2010. In situ moisture
conservation techniques for sustainability of rainfed crops to mitigate climate changes in
North Western Himalayas. Paper presented during the, “National Symposium on Climate
Change and Rainfed Agriculture held at Central Research Institute for Rainfed Agriculture
(CRIDA), Hyderabad (Feb., 18-20, 2010).
49. Suri, V.K.,Choudhary, Anil K, Chander, Girish and Kumar, Anil. 2010. Effect of VA mycorrhizal
fungi and phosphorus application through STCR precision model on crop
productivity,nutrient uptakeand soil fertilityin soybean-wheat-soyean crop sequence in an
acid alfisol. In: Proceedings of National Seminar on Developments in Soil Science-2010 &
75 th Annual Convention of Indian Society of Soil Science, Bhopal, Nov14-17,2010.
50. Suri, V.K.and Kumar, Anil .2010. Managing water resources for food security in changing
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
30-Nov 01, 2010, CSAUAT, Kanpur).PP 112-126.
51. Kumar, Anil, Suri, V.K. and Yadav, Arti.2011.Phosphorus and rain harvested water economy
through vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) in okra-pea sequence. In : Proceedings
of National Symposium on Organic Agriculture held at the CSKHPKV, Palampur(April 19-
20,2011.
52. Attended the Annual Chief Scientists” Meet of the All India Co-ordinated Project on water
Management held at the CSK HPKV, Palampur (25-6-2010 to 28-6-2010). Presented the
Palampur Centre Annual Prpgress Report (2010) and the Technical Plan of Work for
2011. Also chaired a technical session on 26-6-2010..
53.Kumar, Pardeep,Sharma, Sanjay K.and Suri, V.K. 2008. Prescription based fertilizer
adjustment in soybean—A boon for the farmers of low hills sub montane zone of
Himachal Pradesh. In: Proceedings of National Seminar on Policy Interventions for
Promotion of Balanced Fertilization and Integrated Nutrient Management , CSK HPKV,
Palampur, April 10-11, 2008/ Integrated Nutrient Management—A key to sustain soil
qualityand crop productivity (eds. S.P.Sharma and others). Proc NSPBFINM—2008 pp 89-
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Conferences/Seminars/Symposia attended
1. Dr. S.P. Raychaudhry Memorial Lecture (Under the aegis of Indian Society of Soil
Science) on "Soil and Water Management - the base for food security and sustainability",
HPKV, Palampur (June 17, 1997).
2. National Seminar on "Role of Biochemistry in Agricultural Research", Indian Society of
Agricultural Biochemists, Palampur Chapter, HPKV, Palampur (Oct. 24, 1997).
3. Seminar on, "Rejuvenation of Natural Water Resources in the Himalayan Regions", HPKV,
Palampur (Oct. 18, 1997).
4. Regional Review Workshop on Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas
(NWDPRA) of Northern States, HPKV, Palampur (Nov. 9-11, 1994).
5. Zonal Research-cum-Extension Advisory Committee Meetings at Regional Research
Station, HPKV, Dhaulakuan (1986-92) (7 nos.).
6. Agricultural-Officers' Workshops twice a year from 1986 till date (34 nos.).
7. National Science Day Programme, College of Basic Sciences, HPKV, Palampur (Feb. 24,
1999).
8. First Site committee Meeting (NATP) CSK HPKV, Palampur (Nov. 8-9, 2001).
9. Second Site Committee Meeting (NATP), CSK HPKV, Palampur (Sep., 3-4, 2002).
10. Third Site Committee (NATP), CSK HPKV, Palampur (Feb., 25-26, 2004).
11. Fourth Site Committee Meeting (NATP), CSK HPKV, Palampur (Feb., 25-26, 2004).
12. National Science Day Programme, College of Basic Sciences, CSK HPKV. Palampur (Feb.,
28, 2004).
13. National Conference on Agri-business Management (Oct. 1617, 2004), IHBT, Palampur.
14. National Seminar on Soil Testing (Jan. 21-22, 2005), IISS, Bhopal.
15. Attended meeting of the Board of Governors of ICFRE, Dehradun at Paryavaran Bhawan,
New Delhi on March 23, 2007 and participated in the discussion on Policy Planning.
16. Served as Chief Guest in CSAUAT, Kanpur arranged (College of Home Science) one day
conference on, “Recent Trends in Nutrition” (July 25, 2007).
17. Attended 41 st Engineers’ Day Celebration (Aug 15, 2008) conducted by Institution of
Engineers at the IIT, Kanpur.
18. Attended UGC Review Committee Meet presided by Prof. Yash (Sept. 27,
2009) at the BHU, Varanasi.
19. Attended North Zone V.C.s Meet (AIU) at P.U. Chandigarh (2007).
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).
22. Attended IAUA V.C.s Meet at BAU, Ranchi (2008).
23. Attended IAUA V.C.s Meet at TNAU, Coimbatore (2007).
24. State Level kissan Goshthi Mela U.P. Instt. of Agri. Mgt. Lucknow (22.7.08).
25. The NCAP and NAFED sponsored Training Prog : WTO Issues, Codex Standards, SPS
Measures : Implications for Agril. Producers and Exporters (July 8-9, 08) was held at the
CSAUAT, Kanpur.
26. Served as Chief Guest at orientation Programme (July 7-9, 08) of PGDM students at
Jagran Institute of Management, Kanpur.
27. Attended Annual Meet of All India Co-ordinated Research Project on horticulture/Adhoc
Projects (21.6.08) At Central Instt. of Horticulture, Lucknow as Guest of Honour.
28. Attended Agri. Produce State Level Price Advisory Council (Chaired by Hon. Agri.
Minister) meeting at Lucknow (13.6.08).
29. Served as Chief Guest/Chair at inaugural and valedictory functions of Water Day,
“Goshthi, Sangosthi jal sanchay, avum jal upyog dakshta” (10.6.2008) at CSAUAT,
Kanpur.
30. Served as Chief Guest in Agril. Officers-Scientists’ Interaction workshop (22.5.08) for
Kharif-2008 at CSAUT, Kanpur. Also delivered key note address.
31. Virat Mela cum Kharif Goshti (Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra Mandals), CSAUAT, Kanpur (May 24-
28, 2008).
32. State level Virat Mela cum Kharif Goshthi at Rehman Khera (Lucknow) and Ganna Farm
Auditorium, Lucknow (8.5.08).
33. Served as Chief Guest (Both inaugural and closing) during National Seminar on,
“Emerging challenges in Harnessing Plant Bio-diversity, Marketing and Export Potential of
Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Jan. 20-30, 2008).
34. Attended 33 rd All India Vice-Chancellors’ Meet (IAUA) held at Punjab Agril. University,
Ludhiana (Mar. 8-9, 2008). Co-chaired with Dr. M.C. Varshneya, Vice-Chancellor, Anand
Agril. University, Anand Tech. Session VI on, “Policy on Job-Oriented Agril. Education in
Current and Future Scenario.
35. Attended the Annual Workshop of All-India Co-ordinated Research proect (AICRP) on
Vegetables held at Orissa Univ. of Agri. and Technology, Bhuvaneshwar (Feb. 25-26, 08)
and chaired the Technical Session on Vegetable Agronomy.
36. Attended 32 nd All India Vice-Chancellors Meet (IAUA) held at the Birsa Agril. University,
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
Indian Agri.
37. Attended National Seminar on Plants and Human Welfare : Past to Present, DBS College,
Kanpur (24.12.07), served as Chief Guest and also delivered the keynote address.
38. Attended All India ICAR sponsored Vice-Chancellors Meet at NASC Complex (Jan. 19-20,
2008).
39. Attended Trainers Training Programme on, “Production Technology, Post-Harvesting,
Processing, Value Addition and Marketing of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants at CSAUAT,
Kanpur as Chief Guest.
40. Attended National Seminar on sustaining soil Health for Higher Crop Productivity at U.P.
Council of Agril. Research, Lucknow (Oct. 30-31, 2007) : Chaired the Technical Session-I.
41. Attended Brain Storming Workshop (June 18-19, 2008) organized to decide/review
mandate for various departments under agril. faculty, identify priority thrust areas for
teaching, research and extension and formulate proposals for best utilization of scientific
manpower.
42. Attended the Earth Day Celebration Function at the CSAUAT, Kanpur on April 25, 2008,
Chaired the inaugural ceremony.
43. Attended the National Symposium on Technological Innovations for Resource Starved
Farmers in Global Perspective (April 28-30, 2008), CSAUT, Kanpur. Chaired the inaugural
and closing functions.
44. Attended National Symposium on, “National Symposium on Integrated Farming Systems
and its role towards Livelihood Improvement” (Oct. 26-28, 2007) at Agril. Experiment
Staion, Rajasthan Agril. University, Durgapura and presented a lead paper entitled,
“Ensuring livelihood security of low resource poor farmers of Uttar Pradesh through
appropriate technology interventions. Also chaired Tech. Session-II.
45. Attended National Symposium on, “Legumes for Ecological Sustainability : Emerging
Challenges and Opportunities” (Nov. 3-5, 2007) held at the IIPR, Kanpur. Chaired the
valedictory session, helped finalize the recommendations and shared views through
concluding remarks.
46. Attended National Seminar on Sustaining Soil Health for Higher Crop Productivity at
UPCAR, Lucknow (Oct. 30-31, 07). Chaired the Technical Session-I.
47. Attended TSI-FAI Regional Workshop on, “Promotion of Sulphur Fertilizer Use in Indian
Agriculture” (Oct. 17, 2008) at Lucknow. Chaired the Technical Session-II.
48. Attended 41 st Engineers Day Celebration (Aug 15, 2008) conducted by Institution of
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49. Attended Workshop on, “Awareness about Raising and Data Dissemination under
Hydrology Project (GOI) phase-II on Jan. 6, 2009 at Dharamsala (HP).
50. Attended International Conference on Post-Harvest Technology and Value Addition in
Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds (Nov. 27-30, 2006) at the CSAUAT, Kanpur. Chaired the
inaugural and closing functions. Also addressed the delegates.
51. Attended 1 st Indian Agril. Scienists’, Farmers Congress (Oct. 3-4, 2009) at CCS Univ.,
Meerut, chaired a technical session, presided over the valedictory function and presented
a lead paper.
52. Attended the All India Seminar on Watershed Management and Efficient Micro-Irrigation
in Mountainous Indian Himalayas (Dehdradun, Oct. 24-25, 2009), chaired Technical
Session-II and also presented a lead paper.
53. Co-chaired Technical Session on, “Public Private Partnership for Food Security (Feb. 19,
2010) during International Conference on Role of Biomolecuels in Food Security and
Health Improvement, BHU, Varanasi (Feb. 17-20, 2010). Also presented a lead paper.
54. Attended one day Distt. Level workshop on watershed development organized by the
KVK CSKHPKV, Sundernagar (16-01-2010) and delivered a lecture on water management
with focus on High Tech Pressured Irrigation Systems.
55. Attended the Two Day state Level Workshop of the KVKs ( June 24 & 25, 2011) at the
DEE at Palampur and took an active part.
56. Attended a meeting (16-7-09) i.e. Workshop on Education of Stakeholders and Civil
Society Organization on Water Harvesting & Water Conservation at Jal Bhawan, New
Delhi under the chairmanship of the Joint Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, GOI
and expressed views. The meeting was arranged by India Water Foundation. I was one
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Conferences/seminar/workshops organized
1. Seminar cum Workshop on "Watershed Management in Hills", H.P. Agricultural
University, Palampur, 1992-1996.
2. Dr. S.P. Raychaudhry Memorial Lecture (under the aegis of Indian Society of Soil
Science), H.P. Agril. Univ., Palampur, 1997.
3. Seminar on, "Rejuvenation of natural water resources", H.P. Agricultural University,
Palampur, 1997.
4. Workshop on, "Use of Potassium in H.P. Agriculture", 1997.
5. National Maize Seminar, HPKV, Palampur (Nov. 3-4, 2000).
6. Special talk: Environmental Issues and Food Security by Dr. B.R. Tripathi, Ex. Vice-
Chancellor, Narender Dev Agricultural University, Faizabad (U.P.) at CSK HPKV,
Palampur (Jan. 23, 2001)
7. North Zone Regional Training Workshop on Soil Testing for Balanced and Integrated
Uses of Manures and Fertilizers, HPKV, Palampur (Apr. 26-27, 2001).
8. Indian Society of Soil Science (North) Zonal Award Contest 2002/ Best Doctoral
Research Presentation Award Contest, 2002, HPKV, Palampur (Oct. 29, 2002).
9. Micronutrients’ Training Course for Soil Testing Officers of H.P., Department of Soil
Science, CSKHPKV, Palampur (Dec.9-12, 2002).
10. International Conference on Challenges and Options for Sustainable
Development of the Himalayas -beyond 2002, CSK HPKV, Palampur (Oct., 1-
4, 2002).
11. Agricultural Officers' Workshop for Rabi crops, CSK HPKV, Palampur (Oct., 16-17,
2003).
12. Agricultural Officers' Workshop for kharif crops, CSK HPKV, Palampur (April 26-27,
2003).
13. State Level Kisan Mela / Farmers Fair (Nov., 01, 2003).
14. Second R.R. Agarwal Memorial Lecture (Sept. 25, 2004), held at the CSK HPKV,
Palampur under the aegis of Indian Society of Soil Science.
15. College of Home Science organized World Food Day on 16th October 2006. The
function included, poster competition, salad dressing, preparation of nutritious recipes,
essay writing, debating competition related to food and nutrition.
16. Zonal Research and Extension Advisory Committee meeting held at KVK, Aligarh on
October 27, 2006.
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18. International Conference on Post Harvest Technology and Value Addition in
Cereals, Pulses & Oilseeds, CSAUAT, Kanpur (Nov. 27-30, 2006). Served as
Chairman, Steering/Organizing Committee as the Vice-Chancellor, CSAUAT,
Kanpur. Indian Society of Agril. Biochemists has honoured me with Excellence Award
for my outstanding contribution.
19. Training Programme on “Role of Potassium in Balanced Fertilization for Agricultural
Extension workers”, was organized on 17th December 2006 at CSAUAT, Kanpur.
20. Organized Farmers' Fair at KVK, Hamirpur (UP) on 10th January 2007.
21. Awareness Workshop on Plant Variety Protection and Farmers’ Right Legislation held at
CSAUA&T, Kanpur on January 18, 2007.
22. An orientation course on Soil Fertility was organized under the joint
auspices of Kanpur Chapter of Indian Society of Soil Science and
International Plant Nutrition Institute during 24-25 January 2007.
23. Organized Farmers' Fair at KVK, Belatal under CSAUAT, Kanpur on 30th January 2007.
24. Three-day Training programme on Quality Seed Production Technology on KVK Farm/
farmers' fields was organized at CSAUAT, Kanpur during March 23-25, 2007.
25. All India Farmers’ Fair & Agricultural Industrial Exhibition was organized at CSAUAT,
Kanpur during February 25-27, 2007 in which Sh. Shreeprakash Jaiswal, Union Home
Minister of State was the Chief Guest.
26. Field Awareness Day on Zero Tillage in Wheat was organized at Madanpur (Oraya),
Block Sadalpur, Kanpur Dehat on March 18, 2007.
27. “National Conference on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Farming Systems
Perspectives”, CSAUAT, Kanpur during March 20-22, 2007.
28. A ten-day special NSS Camp of girl students was organized at Singhpur village,
Bithoor, Kanpur during 17-26 March 2007.
29. Served as Chairman, Steering/Organizing Committee as the Vice-Chancellor,
CSAUAT, Kanpur. National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical
Engineering, Dr. B.R.A. College of Agric. Engg. & Tech., Etawah (March 28-
29, 2007) under CSAUAT, Kanpur.
30. A Training Programme on IPM was organized by the ICAR Niche Area of Excellence on
IPM during March 24-31, 2007 in the Directorate of Extension, CSAUA&T, Kanpur.
31. A Seminar on Women Empowerment was organized at the closing day of the RAWE
Programme of College of Home Science on 13th April 2007 in Malal village of Sarsaul
Block of Kanpur Dehat disctict (UP).

32. A Field-Day cum Farmers’ Gosthi was organized on 25th April 2007 at Fertilizer
Research Station, Uttaripura, Kanpur on the theme of Integrated Nutrient
Management.
33. A special function was organized on 25th April 2007 by the Kanpur Chapter of Indian
Society of Soil Science to honour Dr. Ranjodh Singh, Ex-Director Research, CSKHPKV,
Palampur.
34. Mid-term Review Workshop of KVKs was organized during May 9-10, 2007 at
Directorate of Extension, CSAUA&T, Kanpur.
35. ‘Jal Diwas’ was organized by Department of Soil Conservation and Water Management
on 10th May 2007.
36. All India Farmers’ Fair & Agricultural Industrial Exhibition at CSAUAT, Kanpur (October
3-6, 2007).
37. College of Home Science organized World Food Day on 16th October 2007. The
function included, poster competition, salad dressing, preparation of nutritious recipes,
essay writing, debating competition related to food and nutrition.
38. Alumni Meet-2007, CSAUAT, Kanpur on November 19, 2007.
39. Training Programme on Agro-Processing and Value Addition Equipment was organized
by the College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Etawah, CSAUAT during
March 7-20, 2008.
40. Training Programme on Water Management through Sprinkler and Drip Irrigation and
Water Saving Devices was organized by the College of Agricultural Engineering &
Technology, Etawah, CSAUAT, Kanpur during March 14-20, 2008.
41. All India Farmers’ Fair & Agricultural Industrial Exhibition at CSAUAT, Kanpur (March
25-27, 2008).
42. Training Programme on Selection, Operation and Maintenance of Hand Pumps
organized by the College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Etawah, CSAUAT,
Kanpur during March 25-31, 2008.
43. Virat Kisan Mela cum Kharif Gosthi for Kanpur, Aligarh and Agra divisions (May 24-28,
2008).
44. Soil testing programme was organized by Department of Soil Science & Agricultural
Chemistry for Kisan Mitras of district Kannauj during 9-11, 2008.
45. ‘Jal Diwas’ was organized by Department of Soil Conservation and Water Management
on 10th June 2008.
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46. Training Programme on Selection, Operation, Safety and Maintenance of Agricultural
Machinery was organized by the College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology,
Etawah during June 06-July 17, 2008.
47. Workshop on "Building Capacity For Student Centered Learning" sponsored
by the ICAR under the Indo-US Knowledge Initiative Programme was
organized at the CSAUT, Kanpur on August 21-22, 2008.
48. 19 th S.P. Raychaudhary Memorial Lecture organized by Department of Soil Science,
CSK HPKV, Palampur (Dec. 12, 2008).
49. Special Summer School Training Programme on, “Recent Advances in Agril.
Sciences” (May 21-June 10, 2007) at the CSAUAT, Kanpur. It was especially
arranged by CSAUAT Human Resource Development Centre for those
scientists who could not avail such an opportunity due to age bar.
50. Special Winter Training Programme on, “Communication Skills and
Personality Development (March, 2008) at the CSAUAT, Kanpur. It was
especially arranged by CSAUAT Human resource Development Centre for the
benefit of university scientists.
51. State Level Workshop on, “Role of Agri. Clinic and Agri. business
Professionals on increasing productivity and production of crops in U.P.
(July 7, 2008), CSAUAT, Kanpur.
52. Served as chairman of Organizing Committee of National Seminar on,
“Emerging Challenges in harnessing plant biodiversity, marketing and
export potential of medicinal and aromatic plants (2007).
53. Served as Chairman, Organizing Committee, 31 st IAUA Vice-Chancellors'
Convention on, “Role of State Agril. Universities in Ushering Second Green
Revolution” (Dec. 9-10, 2006), CSAUAT, Kanpur.
54. Arranged a university level lecture by Sh. Gaurav Vashisht, Co-ordinator, Art or Living
on, “Potential of life by smiling” (Jan. 25, 2008).
55. Served as Chairman of Steering/Organizing Committee/Core
Group/Reception Committee as the Vice-Chancellor CSAUAT, Kanpur on
Technological Innovations for Resource Starved Farmers in Global
Perspective (April 28-30, 2008), CSAUAT, Kanpur. Chaired the inaugural and
closing functions.
56. Member, Advisory Board, of Conference on, “Organic Agriculture (July 13-
14, 2007) – Hope of posterity” organized by UPCR, Lucknow.
57. Served as Co-Chairman of National Organizing Committee of International
conference on “Role of Biomolecules in Food security and Health
Improvement”, (Feb. 17-20, 2010), BHU, Varanasi.
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58. Helped organize S.P. Rayachaudhri Memorial Lecture (Nov., 24, 2008) by Palampur
Chapter, ISSS (under the aegis of Indian Society of Soil Science) at CSKHPKV,
Palampur. The guest speaker was Dr. A.K. Singh, DDG (NRM), ICAR. Served as Stage
Secretary and also made/led hall arrangement.
59. Helped organize 25 th National Workshop of All India Co-ordinated Research Project
(AICRP) on Micro and Secondary Nutrients and Pollution Elements in Soils and Plants
at the HPKV, Palampur (Oct. 07-09, 2009). Served as Convener, Hall Arrangements
and Registration Committee.
60. Organized as Vice-Chancellor, CSAUAT, Kanpur a Brain Storming Workshop
(June 18-19, 2008) to decide/review mandate for various departments
under agri. faculty, identify priority thrust areas for teaching, research and
extension and formulate proposals for best utilization of scientific
manpower.
61. Served as Chairman, Steering/Organizing Committee, of National Seminar on
Management of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Farmings Systems Perspective (Mar.
20-22, 2007), CSAUAT, Kanpur.
62. Helped organize the Agri. Festival 2011 by arranging different types of biofertilizers and
INM poster. Served as the convener of the concerned committee.
63. Helped organize The Zonal Award Contest (ISSS) (North Zone) of the ISSS, New Delhi at
Palampur on Sept 09, 2010. Served as convener of committee meant to make all hall
arrangements
64. Made similar contribution as above during the Regional STCR Workshop held at
Palampur ( Nov 24-25, 2010).
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Conferences (International and National) organized as Chairman, Steering /
Organizing Committee as Vice-Chancellor, CSAUAT, Kanpur
1. International Conference on Post Harvest Technology and Value Addition in Cereals,
Pulses & Oilseeds, CSAUAT, Kanpur (Nov. 27-30, 2006). Served as Chairman,
Steering/Organizing Committee as the Vice-Chancellor, CSAUAT, Kanpur. Indian
Society of Agril. Biochemists has honoured me with Excellence Award for my
outstanding contribution.
2. Served as Chairman, Steering/Organizing Committee as the Vice-Chancellor, CSAUAT,
Kanpur. National Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Dr.
B.R.A. College of Agric. Engg. & Tech., Etawah (March 28-29, 2007) under CSAUAT,
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3. Workshop on "Building Capacity For Students’ Centered Learning" sponsored by the
ICAR under the Indo-US Knowledge Initiative Programme was organized at the CSAUT,
Kanpur on August 21-22, 2008.
4. Served as chairman of Organizing Committee of National Seminar on, “Emerging
Challenges in harnessing plant biodiversity, marketing and export potential of
medicinal and aromatic plants (2007).
5. Served as Chairman, Organizing Committee, 31 st IAUA Vice-Chancellors' Convention
on, “Role of State Agril. Universities in Ushering Second Green Revolution” (Dec. 9-10,
2006), CSAUAT, Kanpur.
6. Served as Chairman of Steering/Organizing Committee/Core Group/Reception
Committee as the Vice-Chancellor CSAUAT, Kanpur on National Seminar on:
Technological Innovations for Resource-Starved Farmers in Global Perspective (April
28-30, 2008), CSAUAT, Kanpur. Chaired the inaugural and closing functions.
7. Served as Co-Chairman of National Organizing Committee of International conference
on “Role of Biomolecules in Food security and Health Improvement”, (Feb. 17-20,
2010), BHU, Varanasi (U.P.).
8. Organized as Vice-Chancellor, CSAUAT, Kanpur a Brain Storming Workshop (June 18-
19, 2008) to decide/review mandate for various departments under agri. faculty,
identify priority thrust areas for teaching, research and extension and formulate
proposals for best utilization of scientific manpower.
9. Served as Chairman, Steering/Organizing Committee, of National Seminar on
Management of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Farmings Systems Perspective (Mar.
20-22, 2007), CSAUAT, Kanpur.
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Courses Taught
Course No. Course Title Credit hours
Under Graduate Level
SOIL 243 Soil fertility and fertilizers 2+1 = 3
DIA 483
Soil fertility Management under irrigated
and Dry land
3+1 = 4
SOILS 493 Soil fertility and fertilizer use 2+1 = 3
SOILS
124/112
Soil fertility, fertilizer and integrated
nutrient Management
Post Graduate level
2+1 =3
SOILS 495 Soil and water conservation in Hills 2+1 =3
SOILS 614 Chemistry of soil organic matter 2+0 =2
SOILS 551 Analytical techniques for soils I 1+2 =3
SOILS 591 Seminar 0+1=1
SOILS 691 Seminar 0+1=1
SOILS 542
Instrumental techniques in soil and Plant
analysis
1+2=3
SOILS 615 Advances in Soil Fertility 2+0=2
SOILS 624 Advances in Water Management 2+0=2
SOILS 616
SOILS 513
Advances in manures and fertilizers
Fertilizers and Manures
2+0=2
2+1
Course development
1. Helped in the preparation of a new course on Soil Microbiology for under graduate
students.
2. Helped in the restructuring of undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses on Soil
fertility/ Chemistry.
3. Designed a course entitled, “Water Management (watershed micro-irrigation and
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Laboratory Development
i) Soil Science Laboratory was non-existent when I joined Research Station, CSKHPKV,
Akrot (Una) in May, 1986. I was the Laboratory In-Charge and under the initiatives
taken by me, equipment worth about 1.5 lacs or so were purchased. This rendered
the laboratory functional for teaching (if any), research and soil testing for farmers.
The major equipment got purchased were:
1. Spectrophotometer 2. Flame Photometer
3. Water Still 4. Auger, Grinder
5. Root Samplers 6. Bulk density cores
7. Glassware 8. Chemicals, etc.
ii) As the P.I. of a NATP (CGP) project, I have helped procures the following equipment:
1. Computer with all accessories i.e. computer furniture, printers (Laser & inkjet),
photocopier & scanner.
2. Trinacular Research Microscope with photomicrography equipment.
3. Microbial Biomass Assembly with all essential items.
4. Additional Root Core Samplers
5. Maize Sheller
6. SLR Camera
7. Plot Thresher
8. Kjeldahl Distillation Unit
iii) As P.I. of Water Management Project (ICAR), I have procured following equipment:
1. Computer alongwith Printer and Scanner
2. Mini Tractor/Power Tiller with trailer
3. Micro-irrigation Equipment i.e. drip and sprinkler for fertigation
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Postgraduate students guided as Major Advisor
1. Jha, Sarita, 1995. Studies on complementary use of FYM in rainfed maize based on yield
target concept. Department of Soil Science, H. P. Agricultural University, Palampur
(Completed) : M.Sc.
2. Katoch, Rajeev, 1997. Microbiological properties of long term Lantana amended Typic
Hapludalf under rice-wheat cropping (Left midway) : M.Sc.
3. Singh, Yadwinder, 2001. Studies on integrated nutrient management in soybean through
yield target concept (Completed) : M.Sc.
4. Kumar, Sudhir, 2004 Studies on vesicular arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) in meeting
phosphorus needs of okra-wheat sequence through yield target concept
(Discontinued after 2 years due to my joining as VC, CSAUA&T, Kanpur : Ph.D.
Postgraduate students being guided as Major Advisor
1. Kumar Anil. 2009. Investigation on phosphorus and rain harvested irrigation water
economy through the use of Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorhizae (VAM) in okra- pea
sequence. : Ph.D.
2. Arti Yadav. 2010. Phosphorus and rain harvested water economy through Vesicular
Arbuscular Mycorrhizae (VAM) in garden pea (Pisum sativum)
3. Benjia Bai. 2011. Phosphorus and nitrogen economy through synergy between
Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizae (VAM) and Rhizobium in garden pea.
Postgraduate students being guided as Minor Advisor
6. Ms. Kanica Sharma : Ph.D. Biochemistry
Undergraduate students guided as Advisor
1. Acted as Advisor to 8 under- graduate (B.Sc. Agril.) students during 1993-96 till the
completion of their degree programmes.
2. Acted as Advisor to 9 under-graduate (B.Sc. Agril.) students during 2001-04 till the
completion of their degree programmes.
3. Acted as Advisor to 6 under-graduate (B.Sc. Agri.) students during 2004-2006 till the
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Extension – Talks
1. Delivered a lecture entitled, "Soil and Water Management in Maize", on Sept.13, 1999
to the participants of training course on, 'Maize Production Technology', held at the
HPKV, Palampur.
2. Delivered a lecture entitled, "Production and use of Blue Green Algae in Rice
cultivation", on Nov.26, 1993 to the participants of the training programme on,
'Importance and Use of Bio-fertilizers', held at the HPKV, Palampur.
3. Delivered a lecture entitled, "Use of Fertilizers and Manures in Pulse and Oilseed
Crops", on July 17, 1996 during the Agricultural training programme for Jail Warders'
held at the HPKV, Palampur.
4. Delivered lectures/ conducted practicals entitled, "Determination of Soil pH", to the
participants of training programme on, 'Soil Fertility Evaluation' held during Aug. 4-9,
1997 at the HPKV, Palampur.
5. Delivered lectures/ conducted practicals entitled, "Soil pH and Micro-nutrients", to the
participants of training programme on, 'Soil Fertility Evaluation' held during Aug. 11-15,
1997 at the HPKV, Palampur.
6. Attended the Farmers'-Scientists' Interaction Programme organized by the Directorate
of Extension Education, HPKV, at Palampur on March 18-19, 1999 and gave lectures/
answered farmers' queries on the topic, 'Soil Testing and Integrated Nutrient
Management'.
7. Attended a distt. level farmers' training camp at village Oel (Una) on Nov.7, 1987 and
delivered a lecture entitled, 'Soil Testing and Fertilizer recommendations'.
8. Attended the IFFCO sponsored farmers', training camp at village Jeetpur Behari (Una)
on Nov.5, 1989 and delivered a lecture entitled, "Use of Blue Green Algae as a Biofertilizer
in Rice". Also distributed 20 packets containing algae culture to the interested
farmers.
9. Attended the IFFCO sponsored farmers' training camp at Village Dharmandri (Una) on
June 3, 1989 and delivered a lecture entitled, "Improved Technology in the Cultivation
of Kharif crops".
10. Attended the IFFCO sponsored farmers' training camp at village Badoohi (Una) on
Nov.29, 1989 and delivered a lecture entitled, "Importance of micro-nutrients in rabi
crops".
11. Delivered a lecture entitled' "Irrigation Management of Vegetable and Cereal Crops", at
farmers' camps organized under the USAID Programme all over distt. Una during May,
1991. Details are given below:
Village
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1. Nakdoh May 12, 1991
2. Takka May 15, 1991
3. Panjawar May 17, 1991
4. Basal May 21, 1991
5. Haroli May 23, 1991
6. Jankaur May 27, 1991
7. Jeetpur Behari May 30, 1991
8. Takarla Jun. 2, 1991
9. Thathal Jun. 6, 1991
12. Delivered a lecture entitled, “Soil testing for Balanced Fertilizer Application in Oilseeds
Crops', at a farmers' camp/ Kisan Divas held at village Loharli (Una) on Dec. 25, 1994.
The camp was organized under the, Front-line Demonstration Programme for Oilseed
Crops.
13. Attended the training camp on, 'Balanced and Integrated Use of Fertilizers', held at
village Gharnota (Chamba) on Aug. 30, 1996. It was organized by the Research Station,
HPKV, Salooni. Delivered a talk entitled, 'Use of Bio-fertilizers in Agriculture'.
14. Attended the Farmers` Field Day on, 'Soil Test Based Crop Response in Wheat', held at
village Bhattoo (Kangra) on May 6, 1997.
15. Delivered a lecture entitled, 'Soil test based Fertilizer Use for Specific Yield', at a
farmers' camp Kisan Divas held at village Pekhuvela (Una) on Oct. 9, 1997. The camp
was organized under the, 'Front line Demonstrations Programme based on Soil test
Based Crop Response'.
16. Delivered a lecture entitled, "Integrated nutrient management to Agril. Officers/
scientists during orientation meeting for strategic research and extension plan of core
members of Distt. Kangra under NATP, Palampur (Oct. 18-26, 2000).
17. Attended Farmers Scientists Interaction Programme organized by the DEE, HPKV,
Palampur and delivered talks on soil testing and biofertilizers, May 22-30, 2000.
18. Delivered a lecture (theory and practical) entitled, "Soil pH and Micronutrients in soil to
the participants (ADOs/ AEOs) of Training Programme on Soil Fertility Evaluation (Jan.
31, 2001).
19. Attended field day organized under the IFFCO - HPKV - ICAR programme on Integrated
Plant Nutrient Supply System of village Hatwas, Kangra district on April 28, 2001 and
delivered a lecture on "Soil Testing.

20. Attended field day organized under the IFFCO - HPKV - ICAR programme on
"Integrated Plant Nutrient Supply system" at village Rajiana (Kangra district) on April
28, 2001 and delivered a lecture on "Soil Testing".
21. Attended field day organized under the FAO-ICAR-IFFCO programme on "Integrated
Plant Nutrient Supply System at village Hatwas (Kangra district) on Sept. 14, 2001 and
delivered a 'lecture on “Importance of Soil Testing, Soil sampling technique and
efficient use of N, P and K”.
22. Attended field day organized under FAO-ICAR-IFFCO programme on “Integrated Plant
Nutrient Supply System at village Rajiana (Kangra district) on Sep. 27, 2001 and
delivered a lecture on, “Importance of Soil Testing, Soil sampling technique and
efficient use of N, P and K.”
23. Attended field days organized under FAO-ICAR-IFFCO programme on “Integrated Plant
Nutrient Supply System” at villages Hatwas and Rajiana (Kangra district) on Mar. 26,
2002 and delivered a lecture at each place on soil test based fertilizer use in wheat rice
system.
24. Delivered a lecture (Dec. 11, 02) entitled, “Determination, of available molybdenum in
soils”, to the participants (Soil Testing Officers) of Micronutrients Training Course (Dec.
9-12, 12.02) held at CSKHPKV, Palampur (H.P.)
25. Delivered a talk entitled, “Role of blue green algae and azolla in rice production, “during
two day workshop meant for agricultural officers on, “Biofertilizers and
Vermicomposting”, held at the CSK HPKV, Palampur (Mar. 20-21, 2004)”
26. Delivered a talk entitled, “Effect of vermicomposting on crop quality”, “in a training
camp for women on vermicomposting organized by Soil Science Department at village
latwala (Palampur) (Sept. 19 to 28, 2004).
27. Delivered a talk on, “Soil test based fertilizer response in wheat during Field Day (April
27, 07) at village Uttaripura (Kanpur Dehat).
28. Delivered a lecture (March 29, 2008), “Importance of Oral Communication
and Personal Appearance” to trainees of Training Programme:
Communication Skills and Personality Development, CSAUAT, Kanpur (UP).
Also served as Chief Guest at closing ceremony of said course (29.3.2008).
29. Delivered a talk on Personality Development in 21-day training course on,
'Advances in Agricultural Sciences, CSAUA&T, Kanpur.
30. Attended 44 th Annual General Meeting of Crop Care Federation of India and
presented a paper entitled, “Agril. Extension and its Impact in Kanpur Area”,
Sept. 29, 2007, NASC, New Delhi.
31. Delivered a lecture (Jan 14, 2009) on the topic, “Water Management in food grain
crops” (Hindi) at a farmers camp at the Directorate of Extension at CSK HPKV,
Palampur.
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32. Delivered a lecture (Mar 25, 2009) entitled, “Poly teh wale talab – upyogita avum
banane kee vidhi (Hindi) at an off campus farmers’ camp near Sundernagar, organized
by local KVK.
33. Delivered a lecture (Mar. 25, 2009) entitled, “Varsha jal ka vagyanik vidhi duara
sanrakshan, sanchaya tatha varsha paramparik tarike (Hindi) at an off campus farmers’
camp near Sundernagar organized by local KVK.
34. Delivered a lecture (Mar. 16, 2009) entitled, “Javik kheti ka pramanikaran (Hindi) in a
10-day Agril. Training camp organized by ATMA Project for Mandi distt. (HP) farmers at
CSK HPKV, Palampur.
35. Delivered a lecture (April 20, 2009) entitled, “Water Management in Food grain crops
(Hindi)” at a farmers’ camp held at KVK, Kangra.
36. Delivered a lecture (April 20, 2009) entitled, “Water Management in Pulse and Oilseed
Crops” (Hindi) at a farmers’ camp held at KVK, Kangra.
37. Delivered a talk/conducted practical (June 16, 2009) entitled, “Polyhouse mein boond
boond avum chidhkaab pranalian (Hindi) at a training camp for officers on,
“Commercial Cultivation of Vegetable and Flowers in Polyhouse”, DEE, CSK HPKV,
Palampur.
38. Delivered a talk/conducted a practical (June 30, 2009) entitled, “Plyhouse mein jal
pravandhan (Hindia) at a training camp for farmes on, “Commercial Production of
Vegetables and Flowers in Polyhouse”, DEE, CSK HPKV, Palampur
39. Delivered a talk (Sept. 19, 2009) entitled, “Water management in crop production”, at
IFFCO sponsored training camp on, “Scientific techniques in increasing vegetable crop
production”, (Sept. 18-20, 2009) at the DEE, CSK HPKV, Palampur.
40. Delivered a talk (Sept. 29, 2009) entitled, “Water management including Micro
Irrigation camp for Level-I and Level-II personnel of Kissan Call Centres organized at
the DEE, CSK HPKV, Palampur.
41. Delivered a talk (Nov. 17, 2009 and Nov. 20, 2009) entitled, “Polyhouse mein boond
boond avum childkaab sinchai pranaliyan (Hindi) at a training camp for ADOs’ on,
“Commercial Production of Vegetables and Flowers in Polyhouse”, at DEE, CSK HPKV,
Palampur (Name of Prog : Pt. Deen Dayal Kissan Bagwan samridhi Yojana).
42-50. Delivered a total of 8 lectures during Jan. 11, 2010 to Feb. 4, 2010 on the topic :
“Significance of biological environment in soil health sustenance, in the Training
Programme(s) on, “Soil Health and Soil Fertility Management”, for Soil Testing
Staff/Extension Officers of Dept. of Agriculture, H.p. Govt. organized by Soil Science
Dept., CSK HPKV, Palampur. The dates actually involved were Jan 11, 14, 18, 21 and
27 and Feb 1, 4, 25, 2010.
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51. Attended One-Day District Level Workshop on Watershed Development at K.V.K., CSK
HPKV, Sundernagar (Jan. 16, 2010) and delivered a lecture on, “Water management
with focus on High-Tech. Pressurised Irrigation Systems.
52. Attended Agri-Conclave-2009 on, “Bringing new techniques and ideas to the farmers”,
at SKAUST, Jammu and presented a talk entitled, “Rainwater harvesting and use of drip
and sprinkler irrigation, besides mulching”, to the farmers (Dec. 12, 2009).
53. Attended One-Day Workshop in Rishi-Krishi Techniques and use of Bio-fertilizers (Nov.
28, 2009) at Sacha Sauda Dera (Palampur) sponsored by Ayurved Vishawa Parishad.
Delivered a talk on, “Enhancing water use efficiency”, through modern irrigation
systems. Also shared experiences about use of VAM biofertilizers in crops”.
54. Delivered a talk entitled: integrated nutrients and water management in basmati rice
production at the DEE on 29-07-2010. The occasion was the workshop on Quality
Improvement of Basmati rice for export( sponsored by Basmati Export Development
Foundation.
55.Attended the water productivity training arranged by KVK, Baraat village Baloha, Distt.
Hamirpur. Delivered 2 lectures to the farmers numbering about 50.Lecture topics were:
a) Pravatya kshetron mein jalagam pravandhankee visheshta (Hindi).
b) kenchua khad bannne kee vidhi tatha is kee jal pravandhan mein upyogita tatha
bhoomi kee jal graham kshmata badhne mein desi khad kaa yogdaan.
56-59. Delivered a total of 4 lectures in farmers” training courses on Soil and water
Conservation held at the DEE, HPKV, Palampur during Feb-Mar 2011. The lectures were
delivered on the topic—Role of biofertilizers in soil & water conservation. The lectures
were given on 17-2-011, 19-2-011,, 27-2-011 and 3-3-011.
57-58. Delivered the following 2 lectures (!9-2-011) at the Seven Day training Camp on
enhancing water productivity organized bt KVK, Kangra at kangra. :
A) Khadyan phaslon mein jal pravandhan
B) Dalhani aur tilhani phaslon mein jal pravandh
59. Attended the Tilhan Divas organized by the Oilseed Research Centre, HPKV, Kangra at
Kangra on march 03, 2011. Gave a lalk on Soil sampling to the farmers.
60. Presided over the inactive session of Literacy Mission Resource Centre, Shimla with the
farmers/ other dignitaries on 2-05-011 at the DEE, HPKV.
61. Recorded a talk on the cultivation of corn and rice for local TV network DARPAN on
9=6=011.The same was telecast on 10-6-011.
62. Participated actively in Two Day State Level Workshop of Krishi Vygyan Kendras (June
24-25, 2011) at the DEE, HPKV. Palampur. Played a special role by serving as the
convener of Exhibitions Committee.
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63. Took part in Farmers- Scientists Interface at the DEE on 7 th and 8 th June, 2011 and again
on 9 th and 10 th oct, 2011. Enlightened the farmers about soil testing in detail.
64. Gave a talk on Estimation of organic carbon to the ADO’s and other officers during the
STCR Regional workshop cum training on soil testing. Organized by the HPKV palampur
at palampur. (Nov 24-25, 2010).
65.Delivered a lecture at a farmers” camp on water productivity at KVK, Sundernagar on 27-
5-2010. The topic was : Varsha jal ka Vygyanik vidhi duara pravandhan.
66.Delivered 2 lectures at a water productivity farmers camp organized by the KVK,
Sundernagar on 12-5-2010. The topics were:
A) Khadyan phaslon mein jal pravandh.
B) Dalhani avum tilhani faslon mein jal pravandh.
67--68.Delivered a talk( 13-7-011 & 20-7-011) on the topic: Water management in the
polyhouse in a course for the farmers from Solan distt, held at the HPKV, Palampur( 11-
15 July, 2011 & 18-22 July, 2011).
68. Delivered a talk entitled, : Lay out of field and pot expertiments and working out
fertilizer doses(3-8-011) to the Field Assistants refresher course at the DEE, Palampur
(Aug. 2011).
69. Delivered a talk entitled, “Soil testing,its importances a tool for diagnosis and
maintenance of soil health to the Field assistants refresher course at the DEE,
Palampur(Aug, 2011).
70-71. Delivered 2 lectures to the ADOs participating in 3 day course on biofertilizers at the
DEE, HPKV, Palampur (Sept 2011). The topic was: Use of biofertilizers in paddy crop
and the dates on which the lectures were given were 6 th and 16 th of Sept, 2011.
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Radio/ Television talks
Topic Date Station
1. Bio-fertilizers in boosting P Use efficiency May 10, 1988 All India Radio, Shimla
2. Judicious use of available irrigation water in
farming
3. Soil moisture conservation and fertilizer use
in rainfed farming
4. Amelioration of micronutrient deficiencies in
wheat and barley
5. Maximizing production of rainfed wheat and
barley in Himanchal Pradesh
6. Requirements of chemical fertilizers for rabi
crops
7. Scientific methods of field moisture
conservation
May 19, 1989
Nov. 5, 1989
Dec. 1, 1989
Oct. 15, 1992
Oct. 1, 1991
Sept. 15, 1992
All India Radio, Shimla
All India Radio, Shimla
All India Radio, Shimla
All India Radio, Shimla
All India Radio, Shimla
All India Radio, Shimla
8. Use of fertilizers and manure in Kharif crops July 20, 1995 All India Radio, Shimla
9. Usefulness of bio-fertilizers in Agricultural
Production
Feb. 19, 1996
All India Radio, Shimla
10. Soil testing and Judicious Use of fertilizers Dec. 14, 1996 All India Radio, Dharamsala
11. Crop Research Award (1997) vis- vis
contributions made by Dr. V.K. Suri
12. Soil and water Management of Crops of
spring season (Feb. & Mar.)
July 29, 1997
Feb., 2 1998
All India Radio, Dharamsala
All India Radio, Dharamsala
13. Use of balanced fertilizers in Kharif crop April, 29, 1998 All India Radio, Shimla
14. Soil conservation in rainy season Aug. 6, 1998 All India Radio, Dharamsala
15. Use of bio-fertilizers in summer Vegetable
crops
Aug. 6, 1998
All India Radio, Dharamsala
16. Fertilizer management in rabi crops Feb. 23, 1999 All India Radio, Dharamsala
17. Soil testing and use of fertilizers Feb. 22, 2000 All India Radio, Dharamsala
18. Balanced fertilization for increasing
agricultural production
19. Significance of fertilizers in delayed sowing of
Rabi crops
20. Balanced fertilization in summer season
vegetables
Feb. 19, 2002
Dec. 12, 02
April 16, 02
All India Radio, Dharamsala
All India Radio, Dharamsala
All India Radio, Dharamsala
21. Sukha grasth kshetro ke lie phaslain March 07 AI.R., Kanpur
22. Efficient irrigation systems April 06, 2009 Doordarshan Kendra Shimla
23. 23-50 interactions in field/VC’s
Chamber
24. Water harvesting,conservation and its
utilization in cash crops
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25. Efficient nutrient management in rainy
season crops
26. Use of biofertilizers in kharif crops
27. Agro-techniques for maize, rice & tips of
importance vis-à-vis standing crops
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Crop demonstrations on farmers' fields
Sl.
No.
Farmer/ Location Crop Season Theme
1. Jagdish Ram, Vill.
Kathoar Khurd (Una)
2. Jagdish Ram, Vill.
Kathoar Khurd (Una)
3. Jagan Nath, Vill.
Nandpur (Una)
4. Jagan Nath, Vill.
Nandpur (Una)
Maize
Wheat (S-308)
Rice (IR- 579)
Rice(IR-579)
Wet
Season, 87
Dry
season, 87-
88
Wet
season, 87
Wet
season, 88
5. Chain Singh, Vill. Amb Wheat(S-308) Dry
season, 88
6. Chain Singh, Vill. Amb
(Una)
7. Sukhdev Singh, Vill.
Loharli (Una)
8. Sudesh Chand, Vill.
Jadla (Una)
9. P.C. Katoch, Vill.
Jhikker (Kangra)
10. Kishan Singh, Vill.
Jankhaur (Una)
11. Ramesh Kumar, Vill.
Jankaur (Una)
12. Jai Chand, Vill.
Amratrahar (Kangra)
13. Kartar Singh, Vill
Bhadiara (Kangra)
Maize (Early
Camposite)
Toria(DK-1)
Toria (DK-1)
Soybean
(Bragg)
Toria
(Bhawani)
Toria
(Bhawani)
Raya (Varuna)
Wheat
Wet
season, 89
Dry
season, 94
Dry
season, 94
Wet
season, 94
Dry
season, 95
Dry
season, 95
Dry
season, 95-
96
Dry
season, 97-
98
Improved Agril. Technology
Improved Agril. Technology
Efficacy of Blue- Green
Algae as a Nitrogen
Supplement in Rice
Efficacy of Blue - Green
Algae as a Nitrogen
Supplement in Rice
Importance of Fertilizer
Potassium in Wheat
Importance of Fertilizer
Potassium in Maize
Balanced Fertilizer
Application based on Yield
Targeted Concept in Toria
Balanced Fertilizer
Application based on Yield
Targeted Concept in Toria
Balanced Fertilizer
Application based on Yield
Targeted Concept Soybean
Balanced Fertilizer
Application based on yield
targeted concept in Toria
Balanced fertilizer
Application based on yield
targeted concept in Toria
Balanced fertilizer
application based on yield
targeted concept in Raya
Integrated Nutrient
Management for specific
yield in wheat
14. Balbir Singh Vill.
Barnoh (Una)
15. Surjeet Singh, Vill.
Jankaur (Una)
Toria
(Bhawani)
Dry
season,
1999
-do- -do- -do-
Balanced fertilizer application
based on yield targeted
concept in toria

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16. Preethi Raj, Vill. Basal -do- Dry season,
2000
17. Prakash Chand, Vill.
Basal (Una)
18. Amar Nath, Vill.
Jankaur (Una)
19. Laxshri Ram, Vill.
Jankaur (Una)
-do-
Dry season,
2000
-do-
-do-
-do- -do- -do-
-do- -do- -do-
20. Vill. Basal (Una) -do- -do- -do-
21. Vill. Basal (Una) -do- -do- -do-
22. Vill Lohri (Una) -do- -do- -do-
23. Vill Lohri (Una) -do- -do- -do-
24. Vil. Banuri (Kangra ) Raya (Varuna) Dry season
2001-01
25. Vill. Banuri (Kangra) Soybean
(PK472)
Wet season
2001
26. Vill. Menjha (Kangra) -do- -do- -do-
27. Vill. Patti (Kangra) -do- -do- -do-
28. Sewa Singh, Vill. Lohrl
(Una)
29. Kishen Chand, Vill.
Lohrli (Una)
30. Mangat Ram, Vill. Basal
(Una)
31. Sandhya Devi, Vill.
Basal (Una)
32. Yog raj, vill. Loharli
(Una)
33. Mangat Ram, Vill. Basal
(Una)
34. Bachitar Singh, Vill.
Kuthera (Una)
35. B.S. Saini, Vill. Loharli
(Una)
Toria
(Bhawani)
Dry season
2001
-do- -do- -do-
-do- -do- -do-
-do- -do- -do-
-do- -do- -do-
-do- -do- -do-
-do- -do- -do-
-do- -do- -do-
Balanced fertilizer application
based on yield targeted
concept in Raya
Balanced fertilizer application
based on yield targeted
concept in soybean
Balanced fertilizer application
based on yield targeted
concept in Toria

FRONTLINE DEMONSTRATIONS BASED ON SOIL TEST BASED CROP
RESPONSE
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There were conducted by various Soil testing laboratories under technical
guidance of Dr. T.S. Verma and other STCR scheme staff including myself.
36. Dilbag Singh, Vill. Saloni
(Una)
37. Ranbir Singh, Vill. Amb
(Una)
38. Shivdyal, Vill. Bangana
(Una)
39. Karambir Singh, Vill.
Jadla (Una)
40. Balbir Singh, Vill.
Hatwas (Kangra)
41. Karam Singh, Vill.
Andretta (Kangra)
42. Bishamber Dass, Vill.
Sulah (Kangra)
43. Girdhari Lal, Vill.
Bhattoo (Kangra)
44. Piar Singh, Vill. Anu
(Hamirpur)
45. Surinder, Vill. Gharana
(Hamirpur)
46. I.S. Chauhan, Vill.
Ghoon (Hamirpur)
47. Vinod Kumar, Vill. Gurah
(Hamirpur)
48. Gurdev Singh, Vill.
Jankaur (Una)
Wheat Dry season, 96-
97
Wheat Dry season, 96-
97
Wheat Dry season, 96-
97
Wheat Dry season, 96-
97
Wheat Dry season, 96-
97
Wheat Dry season, 96-
97
Wheat Dry season, 96-
97
Wheat Dry season, 96-
97
Wheat Dry season, 96-
97
Wheat Dry season, 96-
97
Wheat Dry season, 96-
97
Wheat Dry season, 96-
97
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Rice Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based

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49. Virender Kumar, Vill.
Sulah (Una)
50. Kishan Singh, Vill.
Delbah (Una)
51. Jaswant Singh, Vill.
Chokiminar (Una)
52. Kali Dass, Vill. Manjha
(Kangra)
53. Nand Ram, Vill. Kangra
(Kangra)
54. Kishori Lal, Vill. Alampur
(Kangra)
55. Kishan Chand, Vill.
Mansimble (Kangra)
56. Sarwan Singh, Vill. Nalti
(Hamirpur)
57. Ranjeet Singh, Vill.
Nagrota Giagian
(Hamirpur)
58. Ravinder Kumar, Vill.
Bahol (Hamirpur)
59. Naveen Kumar, Vill.
Vbahal (Hamirpur)
60. Sarwan Kumar, Vill.
Surdha Suraj (Una)
61. Hans Raj, Vill. Nakdoh
(Una)
62. Subhash Chand, Vill.
Bathu (Una)
63. Nand Lal, Vill. Takki
Mazara (Una)
Crop Response
Rice Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Rice Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Rice Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Maize Wet season, 97 Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response

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64. Roop Lal, Vill. Nakhrehar
Munsiya (Hamirpur)
65. Rekhi Ram, Vill. Lamblu
(Hamirpur)
66. Uttam Singh, Vill. Jalari
(Hamirpur)
Wheat Dry season, 98-
99
Wheat Dry season, 98-
99
Wheat Dry season, 98-
99
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
67. Sita Ram, Vill. Natti
(Hamirpur)
68. Som Dutt, Vill. Kalsh
(Hamirpur)
69. Gansyam, Vill. Dhar
(Mandi)
70. Sita Ram, Vill. Slaper
(Mandi)
71. Tulsi Ram, Vill. Ratti
(Mandi)
72. Changa Ram, Vill. Arla
(Kangra)
73. Desh Raj, Vill. Kandi Sai
(Kangra )
74. Pratap Singh, Vill.
Sahoura
75. Ravi Kumar, Vill.
Andretta (Kangra)
Wheat Dry season, 98-
99
Wheat Dry season, 98-
99
Wheat Dry season, 98-
99
Wheat Dry season, 98-
99
Wheat Dry season, 98-
99
Wheat Dry season, 98-
99
Wheat Dry season, 98-
99
Wheat Dry season, 98-
99
Wheat Dry season, 98-
99
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response
Front - line Demonstration
based on Soil Test based
Crop Response

Participatory diagnosis of constraints and opportunities (PDCO) based frontline
demonstrations conducted by us on soil Test based Integrated Plant Nutrition in
Rice- wheat system
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76-77 (2 trials) Sher Singh, Vill. Bheri (Kangra) Wheat Dry season, 2000-01
78-79 (2 trials ) Parma Ram, Vill. Bheri (Kangra) -do- -do-
80-81 (2 trials) Chuni Lal, Vill. Rajiana (Kangra) -do- -do-
82-83 (2 trials) Dulo Ram, Vill. Rajiana (Kangra -do- -do-
84-85 (2 trials ) Sher Singh, Vill. Bheri (Kangra) -do- Wet season, 2001
86-87 (2 trials ) Parma Ram, Vill. Bheri (Kangra) -do- -do-
88-89 (2 trials ) Chuni Lal, Vill. Rajiana (Kangra) -do- -do-
90-91 (2 trials ) Dulo Ram, Vill. Rajiana (Kangra) -do- -do-
92-93 (2 trials ) Sher Singh, Vill. Bheri (Kangra) Rice Dry season, 2001-02
94-95 (2 trials ) Parma Ram, Vill. Bheri (Kangra) -do- -do-
96-97 (2 trials ) Chuni Lal, Vill. Rajiana (Kangra) -do- -do-
98-99 (2 trials ) Dulo Ram, Vill. Rajiana (Kangra) -do- -do-
In addition to above
1. Demonstrated chemical control of the menace weed Lantana camara in the farm/orchard of Raja
Chain Singh at Amb (Una) in 1988. This was carried out by the spray of Glyphosate on
regenerated lantana growth.
2. During the dry season of 1993-94, a demonstration with wheat (cv. S-308) was laid out at the
University Experimental Farm at Akrot (Una). The theme was the, 'Performance of Mixed
Fertilizers (NPK) versus Straight Fertilizers.
3. A long-term demonstration on, 'Prescription based Fertilizer Use in Maize-Wheat Cropping
System,” was laid out at the University Farm every season. It was started in 1996. It was
concluded in 2003
Prof. (Dr. V.K. Suri)
Ex-Vice-Chancellor,
C.S. Azad Univeristy of Agric. & Tech.
Kanpur
c/o Dept. of Soil Science
CSK HPKV, Palampur
176062 (HP) INDIA