SIDDIPET, MAY 28, 2026: Kaveri University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. V. Praveen Rao has been conferred with two prestigious national awards in recognition of his outstanding services in the fields of Agriculture, Horticulture, Education, and Institutional Development.
The awards include: CHAI (Confederation of Horticulture Association of India) – Honorary Fellow 2026 and Amit Krishi Rishi Award 2026
These distinguished awards were presented by the Chief Minister of Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, during the 18th Swadesh Prem Jagriti Sangosthi – 2026 National Conference on the theme: “Strategic Paradigm of Quality Seed and Planting Material for Horticultural Crops in Amrit Kaal”.
The prestigious conference is being organised at Maharana Pratap Horticultural University (MPHU), Karnal, Haryana, from May 28th to 31st, 2026.
Prof. Dr. V. Praveen Rao was specially recognised for his remarkable and visionary contributions towards agricultural advancement, horticultural innovation, academic excellence, research development, and strengthening educational institutions for national progress.
On this proud occasion, Kaveri University Chancellor G. Bhaskar Rao extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Vice Chancellor and stated that the awards are a matter of immense pride not only for Kaveri University but also for the entire academic and agricultural community.
Expressing his happiness and gratitude, Prof V. Praveen Rao dedicated the honour to the collective efforts of the university fraternity and reaffirmed his commitment towards excellence in education, agricultural research, innovation, and societal development.
Several eminent personalities from across the nation participated in the conference, including:
– Dr. S. K. Malhotra, Vice Chancellor, MPHU, Karnal
– Dr. Setish Sanwal, Director, CSSRI, Karnal
– Dr. H. P. Singh, Former DDG & Chairman, CHAI
– Dr. A. R. Pathak, Former Vice Chancellor, JAU, Junagadh & Chairman, ASM Foundation
– Dr. K. P. Singh, Vice Chancellor, MJPRU, Bareilly
– Dr. Indra Mani Mishra, Vice Chancellor, VNMKV, Parbhani
– Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Chairman, ASRB, New Delhi
– Dr. H. Choudhary, IARI & Chairman, CHAI
– Dr. P. S. Pandey, Vice Chancellor, DRPCAU, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar
The entire Kaveri University fraternity, including Registrar B. Srinivasulu, Director Polsani Harsha Rao, Deans Pratap Kumar Reddy, Konda Srinivas, Sunita Mehta, senior professors, Heads of Departments, faculty members, non-teaching staff, and students, conveyed their heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Vice Chancellor for achieving this remarkable national recognition.
