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CCRI director Dr Dilip Ghosh conferred NAAS Fellow Award
Nagpur: Dr
, director of the ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute (ICAR-CCRI), Nagpur, was honoured with the prestigious NAAS Fellowship Award in Crop Protection for the year 2025 by the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), New Delhi.
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The NAAS Fellow Award is one of the highest accolades in Indian Agricultural Sciences, awarded to eminent scientists who have made remarkable achievements in their respective fields. Dr Ghosh's induction as a NAAS Fellow marks a milestone in his career and adds to the growing recognition of ICAR-CCRI's pivotal role in citrus research at both national and international levels.
The award ceremony took place at the AP Shinde Symposium Hall, NASC Complex, DPS Marg, New Delhi, on June 5 with the dignitaries Dr WS Lakra, secretary, NAAS, and Dr Himanshu Pathak, president, NAAS, and director general, ICRISAT, Hyderabad, on the dais.
This recognition is a testament to Dr Ghosh's outstanding contributions to agricultural science, particularly in the field of citrus research and development.
His work significantly advanced the development of disease diagnostics, novel approaches for pest and disease management, better understanding of citrus cultivation, and sustainable horticultural practices.
"This achievement would not have been possible without the inspiring mentorship of my teachers and seniors whose profound influence has shaped my academic journey," said Dr Ghosh.
