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ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur

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Profile of Dr. K. Mahadeva Reddy
Personal Information
NameDr. K. Mahadeva Reddy
DesignationSenior Scientist (Agronomy)
SpecializationExtension Agronomy
Date of Joining ICAR15.4.1991
Date of Joining CICR10.2.2025
Address:(Full office address, telephone with extn No., fax, email (both personal and official ICAR email ID)ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR)Panjari, Near Khapri Phata, Wardha Road, Nagpur – 441108, Maharashtra.Ph: 07103-275536 (Extn. 118)Fax: 07103-275529 (Office)e-mail: kalava.reddy@icar.org.in & kalavamahadevreddy@gmail.com

Degree DisciplineInstitute/ UniversityYear of completion
M. Sc. / M. Tech
Ph. D.AgronomyAcharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University2005

Designation InstitutePeriod From -To
ScientistNational Academy of Agricultural Research Management & Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad, Telangana15.04.1991 to 18.09.1991
ScientistIndian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore, Karnataka19.09.1991 to 14.04.1994
Sr. ScientistZonal Project Directorate (Zone V), CRIDA Campus, Hyderabad, Telangana15.04.1994 to 14.12.2012
Sr. Scientist ICAR – ICAR RC for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya9.12.2021 to 09.02.2025
Sr. ScientistICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur, Maharashtra10.02.2025 to till date

  • Frontline Extension
  • Integrated Farming System

Project titleFunding AgencyPeriodRole
Farming Systems Research ProjectInstitute Project2021-2026Co-PI
Price Forecasting for Selected Agricultural Commodities of MeghalayaInstitute Project2021-2026Co-PI
Evaluation of different millets and standardization of nutrient management in NER of India for food and nutritional securityInstitute Project2021-2026Co-PI
Technology assessment and refinement through on-farming testing in KVKs in Zone – VInstitute Project15.4.1991-14.12.2012Co-PI
Technology demonstrations under front-line demonstrations in oilseeds through KVKs in Zone – VInstitute Project15.4.1991-14.12.2012Co-PI
Technology demonstrations under front-line demonstrations in pulses through KVKs in Zone – VInstitute Project15.4.1991-14.12.2012Co-PI
Web based MIS application for KVKsInstitute Project4.11.2009-14.12.2012Co-PI
e-Linkage of KVKs in Zone – VInstitute Project2009-2012Co-PI
Krishi Vigyan Kendra – Kisan Mobile Advisory (KVK-KMA)Institute Project1.4.2010-14.12.2012Co-PI
Farming System Module for  Cotton and Rice based production systems in Vidarbha RegionInstitute ProjectFeb 2006 – Jul 2007Co-PI
Study on socio-economic implications of GI registration for agricultural and non-agricultural commodities/ productsInstitute Project2007-08Co-PI
Institutionalization of Technology Products in Zone – VInstitute Project15.4.1991-14.12.2012Co-PI
Augmenting Capacities of Farmers and Farm Women in Zone – VInstitute Project15.4.1991-14.12.2012Co-PI
Technology Demonstration Under Rain Water Harvesting in Zone – VInstitute Project2005-2007Co-PI
Soil and Water Testing for IPNMS in KVKS of Zone – VInstitute Project2005-2007Co-PI
Inventory and cataloguing of betel vine germplasmInstitute Project1991 to 1994Co-PI
Socio-economic survey for PTD in Betel vineInstitute Project1991 to 1994Co-PI
Ecological Survey of Yamuna Ravine Watersheds Institute Project1989-1991Co-PI

  • Integrated Farming System Models for Hill Based Ecosystems
  • Price Forecasting for Selected Agricultural Commodities of Meghalaya
  • Web based Technology Dissemination Monitoring System (TDMS)

  • Webinar on “The New CAB Abstracts with Full Text: Advancing Agriculture Research & Technology” on 22nd March, 2022
  • Online IP Awareness Week during 5-11th June, 2024

TRAINING ATTENDED –

TRAINING CONDUCTED-

INVITED LECTURES –

  • Invited as Agronomy expert for (Spices & Fruits) for the technical evaluation for Precision Agriculture under Meghalaya Basin Management Authority, Govt. of Meghalaya during 10 – 12th  September, 2024
  • Worked as Chairman, Souvenir Committee, Golden Jubilee Celebrations of ICAR NEH, Umiam 9-10th January, 2025

RESEARCH ARTICLES (not more than 10)

BOOK CHAPTERS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Anupam Mishra, Mishra, V. K., Mahadeva Reddy, K and Kadirvel, G. 2022. Strategies, Research priorities, Monitoring and Extension Mechanism for Holistic Development of Eastern Himalayan Agro-Climatic zone, 140 pages. (http://www.icarneh.ernet.in/publication/Books%20Publications/Himalayan%20Agro-Climatic%20Zone%20PDF.pdfx)

Reddy, K. M., Borah, T. R., Sangma, C. B. K., Chakraborty D., Balusamy, A., Kaur, S. (Eds), Souvenir. Transforming Hill Agriculture and Tribal Livelihoods through Science-Led Innovations: A Glorious Journey of 50 Years. ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, India 9th – 10th January 2025 (pp. 1-50)

PAPER PRESENTED IN CONFERENCE/ SEMINAR / SYMPOSIA (in the last 3 years)   

International

National (See the format below)

POPULAR ARTICLES/ SHORT NOTES/ SHORT COMMUNICATIONS 

RESEARCH BULLETIN/ EXTENSION BULLETINS 

  • Member, Editorial Committee of Annual Report 2023 and 2024, ICAR RC for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya
  • Member, Editorial Committee of TSP Report 2023 & 2024, ICAR RC for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya
  • Chairman, Souvenir Committee, Golden Jubilee Celebrations of ICAR NEH, Umiam 9-10th January, 2025
  • Agronomy expert for (Spices & Fruits) for the technical evaluation for Precision Agriculture under Meghalaya Basin Management Authority, Govt. of Meghalaya during 10 – 12th  September, 2024

I certify that the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge… 

Dr. K. Mahadeva Reddy

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