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Mangala Rai | |
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| Born | 1947 (age 78–79) |
| Occupation | Agricultural Scientist |
Mangala Rai (born June 30, 1947) is an Indian agriculture scientist.[1][2] He served as Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).[3]
Early life
[edit]He was born into a farming family in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.[3] Rai earned his B.Sc. (Ag.) from Gorakhpur University in 1967, followed by an M.Sc.(ag.) in 1969 and a Ph.D. in 1973 from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.[4]
Career
[edit]Rai began working as a Junior Plant Breeder at R.B.S. College, Agra (1973–1975).[4] He held positions in multiple organizations, eventually rising to the top of India's agro-research and dissemination network.[3] He has visited more than 50 countries while leading several national delegations.[1] He has published nearly 200 research papers in national and international journals.[2]
In 2022, he chaired a committee focused on the holistic development of agriculture and allied sectors in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.[5]
Recognition
[edit]Rai has been awarded honorary Doctor of Science degrees by 16 universities.[4] He is a fellow of several professional bodies.[4]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Dr. Mangala Rai Will Honor Pride Gazipur - Amar Ujala Hindi News Live - डा. मंगला राय को मिलेगा गाजीपुर गौरव सम्मान". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). 29 Mar 2016. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- 1 2 "Celebrations will be held on December 20, famous agronomist Dr. Mangala Rai will be the chief guest, will get gold medal on 25 - एनडी विवि का 23वां दीक्षांत समारोह 20 को: देश के प्रसिद्ध एग्रोनॉमिस्ट डॉ मंगला राय मुख्य अतिथि होंगे,25 स्टूडेंट्स को मिलेगा गोल्ड मेडल - Ayodhya News - Dainik Bhaskar". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- 1 2 3 "Mangala Rai appointed new ICAR chief - India News - Times of India". The Times of India. 10 Jan 2003. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- 1 2 3 4 "National Academy of Agricultural Sciences". National Academy of Agricultural Sciences.
- ↑ "Dr Mangala Rai led panel for holistic dev of agriculture, allied sectors presents report to LG – Statetimes". State Times. 14 Oct 2022. Retrieved 2025-04-30.
- ↑ "FAI Seminar: Dr Rai & Dr Gulati bag US Awasthi IFFCO Lifetime Awards". Retrieved 2025-04-30.