ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal Celebrates its 36th Foundation Day

15^th April 15, 2023

ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal celebrated its 36^th Foundation Day today. The premier institute on soil research was established in 1988 with the mandate of conducting basic and strategic research on soils in order to enhance and sustain soil productivity with minimal environmental pollution.

The Chief Guest, Dr. Suresh Kumar Chaudhari, Deputy Director General (Natural Resource Management), urged to mentor the young scientists as it is only the fusion of experienced and young minds that could take the institute to newer heights.

The Foundation Day lecture on “Basic Soil Science Research: Some Thoughts” was delivered by Prof. S. K. Sanyal, former Vice Chancellor, BCKV, Mohanpur. He emphasized studying various coupling processes in soil.

Dr. C. R. Mehta, Director, ICAR-CIAE also attended the program.

Earlier, Dr. S. P Datta, Director, ICAR-IISS in his welcome address briefed on the recent achievements of the Institute.

On this occasion the institute also felicitated the progressive farmers, scientists, and other staff completing 30 and 20 years of service and scientists attaining new heights in their careers. The institute also released new publications and mobile Apps for the benefit of farmers.

Former Directors, Scientists, and staff of the Institute participated in the occasion.

(Source: ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal)