Dr. Sahadeva Singh
Dean, School of Agricultural Sciences
Qualification: BSc (Agriculture and Animal Husbandry), PhD and M.Sc in agronomy
College/University: C.S. Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)

Introduction: Dr. Singh holds both M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Agronomy from Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, and B.Sc. in Agriculture & Animal Husbandry from Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur (U.P.). Dr. Singh is an expert in the areas of crop husbandry, watershed management, plant protection and horticulture. He has served more than 32 years in various capacities in Research, Education, Extension and Development Fields in Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture, and Planning Commission, Govt. of India. Prior to taking up current role in 2019, Dr. Singh was working as Director (Academic) at School of Agricultural Sciences, Jaipur National University, Jaipur for about one and half years (January, 2018 – June 2019). He has also worked as Deputy Commissioner & Head Policy in Planning Commission, Government of India in monitoring and implementation of Inter-Ministerial Programme of 5 Central Ministries during 2008-2013.
Dr. Singh has been involved in formulation, development and implementation of various programmes of UNDP, World Bank including UNDP Project of Strengthening of Quarantine Facilities in India (1995-1999), Integrated Watershed Development Programme (Hills-II) of World Bank Project (1999-2004), Integrated Development of Horticulture in North Eastern States (2004-2008), National Horticulture Mission (2006 to 2008), and Research Project Management on Cropping Systems in ICAR (1989-1995). He has served as Member Secretary in National Policy Making Bodies of Ministry of Agriculture and also represented as Director, Karnataka Cashew Development Corporation, Govt. owned companies during 1989 to 2008. Dr. Singh was also working as visiting faculty of Haryana Institute of Public Administration from 2006 to 2017. He has done specialized Management Training Programme in Water Management from Japan under the Fellowship Programme of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). He has participated in various international forums, meetings, seminars and trainings. Dr. Singh has authored or co-authored more than 70 research articles, conference papers, technical bulletins, books, and book chapters.
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