Awards and Honours
 Dr. S.P. Datta and Dr. Tapan Adhikari visited the United Kingdom to attend the 2nd international review meeting of the project entitled "Do agricultural microplastics undermine food security and sustainable development in less economically developed countries?" supported by NERC- GCRE OF UKRI, UK Govt at Imperial College, London from 3-4 July
2024.
Dr. Sangeeta Lenkareceived the prestigious U. S. Department of Agriculture-FAS (Scientific exchange program) Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Fellowship 2022.
Dr. Sangeeta Lenkareceived the Indian Association of Soil and Water Conservationists Gold Medal Award for the year 2022.
Dr. Nishant K. Sinha and Dr. Somasundaram Jayaraman received Dr. J.S.P. Yadav Memorial Award for Excellence in Soil Science-2021 at the 85th Annual Convention of the Indian Society of Soil Science at
Sriniketan on November
16, 2021.
Dr. Sangeeta Lenkareceived the Science and Engineering Research Board-POWER- fellow in the year 2021.
Dr. Sangeeta Lenkareceived Fellowship Award 2021 of "The Society for Science of Climate Change and Sustainable Environment (SSCE)".
Dr. Sangeeta Lenkareceived Eminent Scientist Award 2020 of "The Society for Science of Climate Change and Sustainable Environment (SSCE)".
Best Poster Award was received by Asha Ram, Inder Dev, Ramesh Singh, Naresh Kumar, Dhiraj Kumar, Lal Chand and Sushil Kumar for the poster entitled “Effect of soil and water conservation measures in silvipastoral systems on productivity, water storage and soil erosion” during hindi saptah celebration in ICAR-CAFRI, Jhansi during September 14-19, 2020.
Dr. S.R. Mohanty, selected as top 10 scientists from EET CRS Education Expo, New Delhi for 2020.
Dr. S.R. Mohanty, selected as fellow from Global Environment Sustainable Association, New Delhi for 2020.
Dr. Ashok K. Patra,Director was elected
as President of Indian Society of Soil Science for the biennium
2019 and 2020.
Dr. Sanjib Kumar Beherawas elected as
Councillor of Indian Society of Soil Science for the year 2019 and
2020.
Institute was bestowed with Sardar Patel Outstanding Institution Award for the year 2018 on ICAR Foundation Day 2019.
Dr. M.C. Manna,(2019) Recipient of 9th Prof. P.K. De Memorial Lecture Award organised by Indian Society of Soil Science, Kolkata Chapter on July 19, 2019.
Dr. S.R. Mohanty,awarded Fulbright Fellowship under Fulbright Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence (FNAPE) 2019.
Dr. R. Elanchezhian,awarded NABS Fellowship for Agriculture and Forestry Sciences Section at the 11th NABS Conference on Climate Change-Driven Challenges on Indian Biodiversity: Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Development during September 25-27, 2019 organized at Pondicherry University, Pondicherry.
Drs N.K. Lenka and Sangeeta Lenka, received Dr. J.S.P. Yadav Memorial Award for Excellence in Soil Science-2019 at the 84th Annual Convention of the Indian Society of Soil Science at Varanasi from November 15-18, 2019.
Dr. A.K. Patra, delivered Presidential Lecture in the 84th Annual Convention of Indian Society of Soil Science at BHU, Varanasi during November 13-18, 2019
Dr. A.K. Patra,nominated as member of FAI Advisory Committee on Agricultural Sciences.
Dr. A.K. Patra,relected as President of the Indian Society of Soil Science for 2019-20
Dr. Sanjay Srivastava,was elected as Vice-Chairman of South East Asia Laboratory Network (SEALNET) of FAO during 3rd SEALNET meeting held in Manila, Philippines in September, 2019.
Dr. Sanjay Srivastava,received “Reviewer’s Excellence Award” certificate from Indian Journal of Agricultural Research in recognition of significant and outstanding contribution to the Journal and reviewing the article.
Dr. Monoranjan Mohanty, received 12thInternational
Congress Commemmoration Award 2019 from the Indian Society of Soil
Science, New Delhi in 84th Annual Convention of the Indian Society
of Soil Science at BHU, Varanasi.
Mrs.Seema Bhardwaj, selected for the ‘Young Scientist Award -2019’in ‘10th International Conference on Agriculture, Horticulture and Food Sciencesby the Society of Tropical Agriculture, New Delhi, India during December 21-22, 2019.
Dr J. Somasundaram, received The Scientist Award for Commendable contribution to Soil Science by Dr. B. Vasantharaj David Foundation, Tamil Nadu, India on November 18, 2019.
Drs Sangeeta Lenka, NK Lenka, Asit Mandal, Vasudev Meena, Muneshwar Singh, Bharat Singh, Priyanka Jadon, Swarnima Shrivastva, JK Saha, AK Patra received Best Poster Award in 84th Annual Convention of the Indian Society of Soil Science at Varanasi during November 15-18, 2019.
Dr. Sanjib Kumar Beherareceived Mosaic
Company Foundation Young Scientist Award in the area of Plant Nutrition
2018-19 by Mosaic India Private Limited, Gurugram, India on March
12, 2019 at Gurugram
Dr. Sanjib Kumar Beherareceived XII International
Congress Commemoration Award 2018 from Indian Society of Soil Science,
New Delhi
Drs. MC Manna, RH Wanjari, Muneshwar Singh, Ashok K Patra and SK
Chaudhary received the TPNT-FAT Award
2018 for Best Research on "Management and Balanced Use of Inputs
in Achieving Maximum Yield" at Annual Symposium of Fertilizer Association
of India, New Delhi on 5 December, 2018.
Dr. KM Haticompleted short term post
doc research under Endeavour Research Fellowship Progrmme at The
University of Queensland, st Lucia 4067, Australia from 01 May to
02 October, 2018.
Dr. Pramod Jhacompleted short term post
doc research under Endeavour Research Fellowship Progrmme at The
University of Queensland, st Lucia 4067, Australia from 08 May to
02 November, 2018.
Dr. Brij Lal Lakariareceived Fellow of
IASWC 2017 on 1st February, 2018 from Sh. Sanjay Prasad, Additional
Chief Secretary, Govt of Gujarat.
Dr. A.K. Patrareceived Dr. Sushil Kumar
Mukherjee Commemoration Lecture Award (ISCA, Kolkata), 2017-18.
Dr. A.K. PatraRecognised one among 13
soil scientists of the world (Food Tank, USA) on World Soil Day
2017. (https://foodtank.com/news/2017/12/sustainable-soil-scientists/)
Dr. A.K. PatraMember, Working Group,
South East Asian Laboratory Network (SEALNET), FAO, Rome, 2017.
Dr. A.K. Patraelected as Vice President
of the Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi for the period
of 2016-17.
Dr. A.K. Patraelected as Sectional President
of the Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata for the period
of 2016-2017.
Dr. Pramod Jha, Dr. Brij Lal Lakaria and Dr. Ritesh Saha
received “ISSS-Dr. JSP Yadav Award for Excellence in Soil Science”
in 2016 from the Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi.
Dr. A.K. PatraAssociate Editor, European
Journal of Soil Science, UK
Dr.
A.K. PatraThesis Examiner, University
of Helsinki, Finland.
Dr S Lenkawas awarded Endeavour Research
Fellowship-2015 and successfully completed Post-Doctoral fellowshipat
Western Sydney University, Australia during April to September,
2015.
Dr. J. Somasundaram was awarded Endeavour
Research Fellowship-2015 and successfully completed Post Doctoral
fellowship at DSITI, Ecosciences Precinct (ESP), Dutton Park, Brisbane,
Australia during May to October, 2015.
Dr. S. Rajendiran Awarded Fellowship
for Young Scientist Training, 2015 by MPCOST, Bhopal
Dr. Asha Sahu Awarded Young Scientist
Fellowship 2016 for training by MPCOST, Bhopal
Dr. Tapan Adhikari, (Pr. Scientist) was
awarded Endeavour Research Fellowship-2015 and successfully completed
PostDoctoral fellowship at University of Newcastle, Australia during
Aug. 2015 to Feb. 2016.
Dr. M. L. Dotaniya (Scientist): Awarded
Second Best Oral Paper Presentation by Search and Research Society
held at Bhopal during 27 to 28 November, 2015.
Dr. Sanjay Srivastava (Principal Scientist):
Elected as Councilor of the Indian Society of Soil Science for 2016-17.
Dr. R.H. Wanjari,(Sr Scientist) received
the Outstanding Achievement Award GRISAAS 2015 in the discipline
of Agronomy of theAstha Foundation, Meerut (UP).
Dr. D.L.N. Rao (PC-BF): Delivered an
invited talk on “ Biofertilizers-Current Scenario and Future" in
the national dialogue on “Efficient Nutrient Management for Improving
Soil Health” held at IARI, New Delhi during 28 to 29 September,
th th 2015.
Dr. D.L.N. Rao (PC-BF): Delivered the
7 Professor S.K. th Mukherjee Memorial Lecture on in the "Brave
New Soil Science" National Seminar on "Soil Health Management and
Food Security: Role of Soil Science Research and Education" held
at Kolkata on October 8, 2015.
Dr. D.L.N. Rao (PC-BF): Delivered a special
lecture on "Bright New Horizons in Soil Science" to school students
in IYS celebrations of IISS at Regional Science Centre, Bhopal and
at IISS, Bhopal on November 18 and 19, 2015 respectively.
Dr. D.L.N. Rao (PC-BF): Delivered a special
lecture on "Soil Biology and Microbial Diversity -New Paradigms"
during IYS celebrations of ICAR on November 24, 2015 at NAAS, New
Delhi.
Dr A.K. Biswas conducted Ph.D. viva-voce
exam of Trisha Roy at IARI, New Delhi on December 29, 2015.
Dr. M. Vassanda Coumar (Scientist): Delivered
invited lecture on “Application of radioisotopes in soil testing
and plant nutrition studies in the National seminar on “Application
of radioisotopes and radiation technology in industries, agriculture,
healthcare and its impact on environmental” held at AISECT University,
Bhopal during 3-4 July, 2015.
Dr. Ashok K. Patra, recieved Bioved Agri-innovation
Award 2015 for outstanding contribution in the area of sustainable
crop production.
Dr. Tapan Adhikari, bagged JC Bose Gold
Medal Award - 2014 of Indian Society for Plant Physiology, New Delhi.
He also received Twelfth International Congress Commemoration Award
- 2014 of the Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi.
Dr. SR Mohanty, got Eminent Scientist
Award 2014–National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi. He
also got Young investigator award 2015 – India Bioscience, during
young investigator meet (YIM 2015) at National Centre for Biological
Science (NCBS).
Dr. K Bharati, received Scientist of
the Year Award, 2014 from National Environmental Science Academy.
Dr. AK Vishwakarma, won ICAR Award for
Outstanding Interdisciplinary Team Research in Agricultural and
Allied Sciences (Natural Resource Management & Agricultural Engineering)
for 2011-12 by ICAR on the occasion of 86th Foundation Day at New
Delhi on 29th July, 2014.
Dr. Sangeeta Lenka, received Young Scientist
Award from Education Expo-2014th.
Dr. I Rashmi, bagged ISSS Best Doctoral
Research Presentation Award during 79 Annual Convention of the Indian
Society of Soil Science(ISSS) held at Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural
University, Hyderabad during November 24-27, 2014.
Dr. N.K.Lenka, Golden Jubilee Commemoration
Young Scientist award of Indian Society of Soil Science 2013.
Dr. N.K.Lenka, Young Scientist award
of Indian Association of Soil and Water Conservationists, Dehradun
2013.
Dr. Ritesh Saha, Received the NAAS Associateship
in 2014.
Dr. K. Sammi Reddy, Principal Scientist;
Dr A. Subba Rao, Director; Dr Muneshwar Singh, Project Coordinator
(LTFE) and Dr M Mohanty, Senior Scientist received the “FAI Golden
Jubilee Award for Excellence” for the best work done in the field
of ‘Nutrient Management in Wheat’. 11 December 2013.
Dr. A.K. Biswas, Head, Soil Chemistry
& Fertility, and his team (Dr. K.M. Hati, Dr. S. Ramana and Dr.
A.B. Singh) received the ISSS-Dr.J.S.P. Yadav memorial award for
excellence in Soil Science for the year 2012.
Dr. S. Kundu, Head of Division (ESS)
awarded the Fellow of the Indian Society of Soil Science during
77th Annual Convention from December 3-6, 2012 at Ludhiana.
Dr.Asha Sahu, Received the Gold Medal
for Best Doctoral Research Presentation Award (2012) by Indian Society
of Soil Science at Punjab agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana,
India on 5th Dec’2012.
Dr. Ritesh Saha, Received the golden
jubilee commemoration young scientist award (ISSS)-2012.
Dr. R.S. Chaudhary, Bharat Jyothi Award
of India International Friendship Society 2012.
Dr. Pramod Jha, Received the young scientist
award of Indian Association of Soil Conservationist-2011
Dr. Pramod Jha, Received the golden jubilee
commemoration young scientist award (ISSS)-2011
Dr. K. Ramesh, Sr. Scientist (Agronomy),
Awarded USDA Norman E Borlaug International Fellow
for training at Ohio State University, Ohio, Piketon, USA during
14th July -09th Sept , 2011.
Dr. N. K. Lenka, Sr. Scientist (Soil Physics)
Awarded Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural
Science and Technology Fellowship, State University, Columbus during
09th October, 2011 to 08th January, 2012.
Dr. Muneshwar Singh, Project Coordinator
(LTFE) awarded the Fellow of the Indian Society of Soil Science
during 75th Annual Convention from November 14-17, 2010 at IISS,
Bhopal.
Dr. S. Ramana was admitted as Fellow
Indian Society for Plant Physiology (FISSP) in the field of Plant
Physiology & Cognate Sciences.
Dr.
Asit Mandal received ISSS Best Doctoral
Research presentation award during 75th Annual Convention from November
14-17, 2010 at IISS, Bhopal.
Dr.S.
Ramana received Academy of Advancement
of Agricultural Sciences (AAA) Senior Award of Indian Society for
Plant Physiology.
Dr. D. Damodar Reddy, Principal Scientist-
Elected Councilor of Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi for
the year 2008 and 2009.
Dr. K.M. Hati received the Associate
Fellowship of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) for
the year 2008
Dr.K.Ramesh, received the Young Scientist
Award of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) for Soil,
Water and Environmental Sciences for the year 2007-2008
Dr. S. Kundu, received award "ICAR award
for outstanding Interdisciplinary Team Research in Agriculture and
Allied Sciences for the biennium 2007-2008" for their outstanding
research contribution in Natural Resource Management.
A.B.Singh, P. Ramesh, N.R. Panwar and S.Ramana,
second Best Poster Award for the paper “ Effect
of organic nutrient sources on yield, quality and soil biological
properties under soybean-wheat cropping system in vertisols” presented
at International Symposium on Organic Farming and Renewable Sources
of Energy for Sustainable Agriculture at RCA, MPUAT, Udaipur during
November, 9-21, 2007
GV
Lakshmi and AK Biswas ,
Senior Scientist, best poster award for the paper
“Nitrate in groundwater in intensive agricultural areas of West
Godavari: a case study” presented at the International Symposium
on Management of Coastal Ecosystem: Technological Advancement and
Livelihood Security organized by Indian Society of Coastal Agricultural
Research, Kolkata during Oct. 27-30, 2007.
Dr. S. Kundu , Head, ESS
- Hari Om Ashram Award (ICAR) for 2007 for Natural Resources Management
Dr. D. Damodar Reddy And Dr. K. Sammi Reddy
selected as NAAS associates for 2006 - 2010.
Dr. D.L.N.Rao, Network
Coordinator (Bio. Fertilizer) renominated as Editor, Journal of
Indian Society of Soil Science for 2005 - 2006.
Dr.Ranjit kumar, Senior Scientist - Lal
Bahadur Shastri Young Scientist Award, 2005-06 (ICAR) in Social
Science
Drs.
PK Ghosh, MC Manna, KK Bandyopadhyay received
IMPHOS-FAI award for 2005 for their work on "Role of phosphorus
on crop yields and crop quality".
Dr.
A. Subba Rao and Dr. K. Sammi Reddy received Dhiru Morarji
Memorial award for 2004-2005 of FAI for the best article published
in July, 2005 issue of Indian Journal of Fertilizers.
ICAR-Chaudhary Devi Lal Outstanding AICRP
Award 2004 was presented to All India Coordinated Research
Project on Long-Term Fertilizer Experiments under the leadership
of Dr. M.V. Singh, Project Coordinator In-charge (AICRP-LTFE) on
July 10, 2005 by Shri Sharad Power, Honorable Union Minister for
Agriculture, Government of India.
Dr. D. Damodar Reddy received Shri B. Lakshminarayana Memorial Award
(2002-03)by Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
on February 11, 2005.
Drs. A. Subba Rao, D. Damodar Reddy, K. Sammi
Reddy received MPHOS-FAI 2003 Award for their outstanding
work on "Role of phosphorus on crop yields and crop quality".
Dr. D. Damodar Reddy received The
Golden Jubilee Commemoration Young Scientist Award 2001 by Indian
Society of Soil Science, New Delhi.
Dr. D. Damodar Reddy received Lal
Bahadur Shastri Young Scientist Award (1999 - 2000) by Indian Council
of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
Dr. D.L.N.Rao, Network Coordinator
(Bio. Fertilizer) completed a consultancy assignment on Biofertilizer
manufacture and development to M/s Rishita Biotech Ltd., Hyderabad.
Dr. D.L.N.Rao, Network Coordinator
(Bio. Fertilizer) joined as Editor, "Agropedology".
Dr. D.L.N.Rao, Network Coordinator, AINP
on Biofertilizers - Nominated as member, Institute Management Committee
of NBAIM, Mau., U.P.
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