Indian Society of Agrophysics

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Aims and Objective of the society

  • To cultivate and promote basic and applied research in the field of physics environment of Soil and Plant and related aspects.
  • To collect, collate and disseminate information on the physical aspects of soil and plant environment including multi-disciplinary areas such as soil physics, agro-meteorology, agro-ecology, geo-hydrology, biophysics and application of remote sensing, GIS, GPS and other modern tools by organizing symposium/seminars, conferences.
  • To provide a forum for scientists working on various scientific and technical aspects of Agro-Physics and express their views on scientific matters and discuss topic of mutual interest.
  • To foster high standard in the teaching and education in Agricultural Physics.
  • To work in close association with other learned professional societies and organizations having similar objective.
  • To create public awareness about the important of application of physical principles in judicious management of natural resources and sustainable agriculture.
  • To perform all other activities that may assist or be conductive to or be necessary for the fulfillment of the objectives and purpose of the Society.

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Mandate

 

  • Dissemination of knowledge and information in the field of Agro-physics and related technology by publication of journals,bulletins,newsletters,or any other publication of incorporating research and teaching ideas, reviews, new developments and by employing media of mass communication, radio, television, etc. and also by arranging special programmes for students or establishing student cadres.
  • Arranging seminars, workshops, symposia, lectures, debates, panel, discussions, conference and film shows on current research topics and other topics of national and local interest pertaining to research, training and applied aspects of Agricultural Physics and related technologies.
  • Providing recognition for outstanding contributions in the field of Agricultural Physics by way of awards, medals and other suitable methods.
  • Assisting in the organization of Chapters of the Society in different parts of the country.
  • Acquiring properties such as land, office premises, auditorium and hostels for the use of the society.
  • Securing grants, funds and endowments and administering the same for the furtherance of the aims and objectives of the Society.
  • Appointing personnel for smooth functioning of the Society.


Executive Council

Present (2023-2025)

Dr S. K. Chaudhari
(Editor -in- Chief and Immediate Past President)
DDG, (NRM), KAB-II, Pusa, New Delhi-12
ddg.nrm@icar.gov.in
Dr. Y. S. Shivay
(President)
Division of Agronomy, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
ysshivay@hotmail.com
Dr. Vinay Kumar Sehgal
(Vice President)
Div of Agril Physics, IARI, New Delhi
vksehgal@gmail.com
Dr. T. K. Das
(Vice- President)
Division of Agronomy, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
Dkdas.iari@gmail.com
Dr. Pragati Pramanik Maity
(Secretary)
Div of Agril Physics, IARI, New Delhi
pragati.iari@gmail.com: secretary.agrophysics@gmail.com
Dr. Karun Choudhary
(Joint Secretary)
Agricultural Sciences and Applications Group, NRSC, Hyderabad
karunkc@gmail.com
Dr. Debashish Chakraborty
(Assistant Secretary)
Division of System Research and Engineering, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya
debasishagri@gmail.com
Dr. Rajeev Ranjan
(Treasurer)
Div of Agril Physics, IARI, New Delhi
rajeev4571@gmail.com

Past (2019-2021)

Dr S. K. Chaudhari
(President)
DDG, (NRM), KAB-II, Pusa, ND-12
Dr Yashbir S. Shivay
(Vice President)
Professor, Division of Agronomy, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
Dr Deb Kumar Das
(Vice President)
Div of Agril. Physics, IARI, New Delhi
Dr Pragati Pramanik Maity
(Secretary)
Div of Agril Physics, IARI, New Delhi
Dr Kulwinder Kaur Gill
(Joint Secretary)
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana
Dr Ananta Vashisth
(Treasurer)
Div of Agril Physics, IARI, New Delhi
Dr Tarun Adak
(Astt. Secretary)
ICAR-CISH, Lucknow, UP
Dr P. Krishnan
(Editor – in - chief)
Div of Agril Physics, IARI, New Delhi

Past (2017-2018)

President Dr P. Krishnan Div of Agril Physics, IARI, New Delhi
Vice President Dr K.K. Singh India Meteorological Department, New Delhi
Vice President Dr Bimal Kumar Bhattacharya Space Application Center (ISRO), Ahmedabad
Secretary Dr Joydeep Mukherjee Div of Agril Physics, IARI, New Delhi
Joint Secretary Dr Kulwinder Kaur Gill Punajb Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana
Treasurer Dr Ananta Vashith Div of Agril Physics, IARI, New Delhi
Astt. Secretary Dr Santan Pradhan ICAR-IIWM, Bhubaneswar
Editor-in-Chief Dr. L.S. Rathore Ex-Director General, IMD

Past (2013-2015)

President Dr.A.K.Singh aksingh@icar.org.in, aks_wtc@yahoo.com
Vice President Dr.Ravinder Singh rsingh.iari@gmail.com
Vice President Dr.(Mrs)U.K.Chopra uchopra@rediffmail.com
Secretary Dr.V.K.Sehgal vksehgal@gmail.com, secretary.agrophysics@gmail.com
Joint Secretary Dr.S.S.Ray ssray@sac.isro.gov.in
Treasurer Dr.(Mrs)Ananta Vashisth anantavashisth@iari.res.in
Astt. Secretary Dr. Sanatan Pradhan sanatan28@gmail.com
Editor-in-Chief Dr.A.V.Moharir amoharir@rediffmail.com

Past (2010-2013)

President Dr.A.K.Singh aksingh@icar.org.in, aks_wtc@yahoo.com
Vice President Dr.Ravinder Singh rsingh.iari@gmail.com
Vice President Dr.(Mrs)U.K.Chopra uchopra@rediffmail.com
Secretary Dr.V.K.Sehgal vksehgal@gmail.com, secretary.agrophysics@gmail.com
Joint Secretary Dr.S.S.Ray ssray@sac.isro.gov.in
Treasurer Dr.(Mrs)Ananta Vashisth anantavashisth@iari.res.in
Astt. Secretary Dr. Sanatan Pradhan sanatan28@gmail.com
Editor-in-Chief Dr.A.V.Moharir amoharir@rediffmail.com