Senior Scientist | Academic Qualification:
Address: Division of Crop Protection, ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research Panjari – |
| Ph.D. thesis title | Guide’s Name | Institute/ Organization/ University | Year of Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecological studies on mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), selected Coccinellids and an Encyrtid parasitoid | Dr. R.D. Gautam Professor Division of Entomology ICAR-IARI, New Delhi | ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110 012, India | 2010 |
| S. No. | Position held | Name of the institute | Period | Pay scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientist | ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad, AP, India | April 20, 2010 to August 17, 2010 | Rs. 15,600 – 39,100/- RGP Rs. 6000/- |
| 2 | Scientist | ICAR- Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, HP, India | August 26, 2010 to October 23, 2010 | Rs. 15,600 – 39,100/- RGP Rs. 6000/- |
| 3 | Scientist | ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Baramati, Pune, India | October 26, 2010 to April 20, 2014 | Rs. 15,600 – 39,100/- RGP Rs. 6000/- |
| 3 | Scientist | ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Baramati, Pune, India | April 20, 2014 May 19, 2016 | Rs. 15,600 – 39,100/- RGP Rs. 7000/- |
| 4 | Scientist | ICAR-National Research Center for Grapes, Pune, Maharashtra, India | May 20, 2016 May 31, 2017 | Rs. 15,600 – 39,100/- RGP Rs. 7000/- |
| 5 | Scientist | ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India | June 01, 2017 Till present | Rs. 15,600 – 39,100/- RGP Rs. 7000/- |
| S.N. | Project title | Role | Implementing institute | Period (from-to) | Funding agency | Project cost (Rs. In lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Externally funded | ||||||
| 1. | Out Reach Programme on Management of Sucking Pests | Principal Investigator | ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune | 2016-2017* | Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi | 15.00 |
| 2. | Consortia Research Programme on Borers: Management of stem borer in grapes | Co-Principal Investigator | ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune | 2016-2017* | Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi | 15.00 |
| 3. | Predicting the impact of climate change on regional and seasonal abundance of major soybean insect pests using temperature-driven phenology modelling and GIS-based risk mapping approach | Principal Investigator | ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Baramati | 2013-2016 | Science and Engineering Research Board, DST, Govt. of India (Fast Track Scheme for Young Scientists) | 17.25 |
| Institute funded | ||||||
| 4. | Multi-pronged strategy for the management of mealybugs in grapes | Co-Principal Investigator | ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune | 2016-2017* | – | – |
| 5. | Impact of climate change on physio-biochemical behaviour and hormonal regulations in soybean and rabi sorghum | Co-Principal Investigator | ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Baramati | 2012-2015 | – | – |
| 6. | Abiotic stresses affecting crop–insect pest interactions in the context of global climate change | Principal Investigator | ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Baramati | 2011-2014 | – | – |
| * On transfer from NIASM to NRCG, taken over as a PI or Co-PI of already running projects (2013-2017). | ||||||
| Ongoing research projects | ||||||
| S.N. | Project title | Role | Implementing institute | Period (from-to) | Funding agency | Project cost (Rs. In lakhs) |
| Externally funded | ||||||
| 7. | Dissemination of IRM Strategies in India (TMC MM II) (NFSM:CC, IRM-PBW) | Co-Principal Investigator | ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur | 2018-2020 | Ministry of Agriculture, Govt of India | 450.00 |
| Institute funded | ||||||
| 8. | Investigations into exacerbation of pest status of cotton pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) in the context of climate change through development of phenology model. | Principal Investigator | ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur | 2017-2020 | – | – |
| 9. | Elucidating eco-toxicity and resistance development in sucking pests against newer insecticides used in cotton. | Co-Principal Investigator | ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur | 2017-2020 | – | – |
| 10. | Development of Bt cotton varieties using deregulated and non-deregulated transgenic events | Co-Principal Investigator | ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur | 2018-2023 | – | – |
| Ability to write projects for funding by the donor agencies | ||||||
| S.N. | Project title | Funding agency | Period (from-to) | Budget (Lakh Rs) | Scheme and Grant No. | |
| 1. | Predicting the impact of climate change on regional and seasonal abundance of major soybean insect pests using temperature-driven phenology modelling and GIS-based risk mapping approach | Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India | 2013-16 | 17.25 | Fast Track Scheme for Young Scientists, Grant No. SB/YS/LS-06/2013 | |
| 2. | Out Reach Programme on Management of Sucking Pests | Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi | 2013-2017 | 15.00 | ORP-SP | |
| 3. | Consortia Research Programme on Borers: Management of stem borer in grapes | Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi | 2013-2017 | 15.00 | CRP-Borers | |
| 4. | Dissemination of IRM Strategies in India (TMC MM II) (NFSM:CC, IRM-PBW) | Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (Crop Division), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, | 2018-2020 | 450.00 | F. No. 2-19/ 2014-CU-IV, dated 20/8/2018 | |
(List of papers published in SCI Journals, in year wise descending order).
A. Papers published in international journals
| S.N. | Details of Publications in the format given above | Impact factor* | No. of Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fand BB*, VS Nagrare, SK Bal, V Chinna Babu Naik, BV Naikwadi, DJ Mahule, Nandini Gokte-Narkhedkar, VN Waghmare. 2021. Degree day based model predicts pink bollworm phenology across subtropics and semi arid tropics of India. Scientific Reports, 11(1): 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-80184-6 | 4.12 | 02 |
| 2. | Fand BB*, Amala U, Yadav DS, Rathi R, Mhaske SH, Upadhyay A, Shabeer ATP, Kumbhar DS. 2020. Bacterial volatiles from mealybug honeydew exhibit kairomonal activity towards solitary endoparasitoid Anagyrus dactylopii. Journal of Pest Science. 93: 195–206 | 4.56 | 01 |
| 3. | Fand BB*, Sul NT, Bal SK, Minhas PS. 2015. Temperature impacts the future distribution, abundance and damage potential of soybean leaf eating caterpillar (Spodoptera litura): simulation and visualization of potential risk in India under warmer temperatures through life cycle modelling and spatial mapping. PLOS ONE, 10(4): e0124682, 2015. DOI: 10.1371/ journal .pone. V0124682 | 2.78 | 48 |
| 4. | Fand BB*, Tonnang HEZ, Kumar M, Bal SK, Singh NP, Rao DVKN, Kamble AL, Nangare DD, Minhas PS. 2014. Predicting the impact of climate change on regional and seasonal abundance of the mealybug Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) using temperature-driven phenology model linked to GIS. Ecological Modelling, 288, 62-78 | 2.50 | 50 |
| 5. | Peddu H, Fand BB*, Sawai HR, Lave NV. 2020. Estimation and validation of developmental thresholds and thermal requirements for cotton pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella. Crop Protection, 127: 104984. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro. 2019. 104984 | 2.38 | 05 |
| 6. | Fand BB*, Suroshe SS. 2015. The invasive mealybug Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley, a threat to tropical and subtropical agricultural and horticultural production systems: A review. Crop Protection, 69(C): 34-43 | 2.38 | 69 |
| 7. | Fand, BB*, Tonnang, HEZ, Kumar, M, Kamble, AL and Bal, SK. 2014. A Temperature-based Phenology Model for Predicting Development, Survival and Population Growth Potential of the Mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). Crop Protection, 55(C): 98-108 | 2.38 | 53 |
| 8. | Fand, BB*, Gautam, RD and Suroshe, SS. 2011. Suitability of various stages of mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae) for development and survival of the solitary endoparasitoid, Aenasius bambawalei (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae). Biocontrol Science and Technology, 21(1): 51-55, 2011 | 1.21 | 48 |
| 9. | Fand BB*, Nagrare VS, Gawande SP, Nagrale DT, Naikwadi BV, Deshmukh V, Gokte-Narkhedkar N, Waghmare VN. 2019. Widespread infestation of pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) (Lepidoptera: Gelechidae) on Bt cotton in Central India: a new threat and concerns for cotton production. Phytoparasitica, 47, 313–325 | 1.14 | 13 |
| 10. | Gokte-Narkhedkar N, Bhanare K, Nawkarkar P, Chilliveri P, Fand BB*, Kranthi, S. 2019. Parasitic potential of entomopathogenic nematode Heterorhabditis indica against two Lepidopteran insect pests of cotton, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) and Spodoptera litura (Fabricious) Phytoparasitica, 47(1): 31-41 | 1.14 | 04 |
| 11. | Fand BB*, Nagrare VS, Deshmukh V, Naikwadi BV, Gokte-Narkhedkar N, Waghmare VN. 2020. A simple and low-cost laboratory rearing technique for cotton pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella (Suanders) (Lepidoptera: Gelechidae) using detached green bolls of cotton. Phytoparasitica. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-019-00779-2. | 1.14 | 05 |
| 12. | Firake, DM, Behere, GT, Sharma, B, Fand, BB. 2015. First report of the Invasive Mealybug, Phenacoccus parvus Morrison Infesting Naga King Chili and its Colonization Potential on Major Host Plants in India. Phytoparasitica,44(2): 187–194 | 1.14 | 04 |
| 13. | Nagrare VS, Fand BB, Naikwadi BV, Deshmukh V. 2019. Potential risk of establishment and survival of cotton aphid Aphis gossypii in India based on simulation of temperature-dependent phenology model International Journal of Pest Management, DOI: 10.1080/09670874. 2019.1649739 | 0.89 | 01 |
| 14. | Choudhary JS, Mali SS, Fand BB, Das B. 2019. Predicting the invasion potential of indigenous restricted mango fruit borer, Citripestis eutraphera (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in India based on MaxEnt modelling. Current Science, 116(4): 636-642 | 0.88 | 04 |
| 15. | Fand, BB, Kumar, M. and Kamble, A.L. 2014. Predicting the potential geographic distribution of cotton mealybug Phenacoccus solenopsis (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) in India based on MAXENT ecological niche Model. Journal of Environmental Biology, 35(5): 973-982 | 0.78 | 30 |
| 16. | Fand BB*, Gaikwad, MB, Sul, NT, Bal, SK. 2019. Effect of seasonal weather on incidence of stem fly Melanagromyza sojae (Zehntner) in soybean. Journal of Agrometeorology, 21(4), 520-523 | 0.64 | – |
| 17. | Choudhary JS, Kumari M and Fand BB. 2019. Linking insect pest models with climate change scenarios to project against future risks of agricultural insect pests. CAB Reviews, 14, No. 055. DOI: 10.1079/PAVSNNR201914055 | 0.64 | 01 |
| 18. | Fand BB*, Shashank P, Suroshe SS, Chandrashekhar K, Meshram M, Timanna. 2020. Invasion risk of South American tomato pinworm Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in India: predictions based on MaxEnt ecological niche modelling. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-020-00103-0 | 0.54 | 01 |
| 19. | Nagrare VS, Fand BB, Naik VCB, Naikwadi B, Deshmukh V, Sinh D. 2020. Resistance development in Cotton mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) to insecticides from Organophosphate, Thiadiazines and Thiourea derivatives. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. DOI: 10.1007/s42690-019-00068-9 | 0.54 | 03 |
| 20. | Fand BB, Gaikwad MB, Sul NT, Kumar M, Bhagat KP, Bal SK, Minhas PS. 2018. Population dynamics of soybean stem fly Melanagromyza sojae (Diptera: Agromyzidae) and its parasitoids in Maharashtra State of India. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 38(1):46-57, | 0.54 | 06 |
| 21. | Fand, B.B., Yadav, D.S., Mhaske, S.H. et al. Biological parameters of stem borer Stromatium barbatum reared on grapevine wood logs under laboratory conditions. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-021-00460-4 | 0.54 | – |
| 22. | Chandi, R.S., Kataria, S.K., Fand, B.B. 2021. Effect of temperature on biological parameters of cotton whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). International Journal of Tropical Insect Science (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-020-00397-0 | 0.54 | – |
| 23. | Gavkare, O., Sharma, P.L., Chandel, R.S., Fand B. B., Nidhi Sharm. 2021. Temperature impact on the phenology of Nesidiocoris tenuis feeding on Tetranychus urticae: simulation through life cycle modelling. Int J Trop Insect Sci (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-020-00402-6 | 0.54 | – |
| 24. | Sureshan PM, Fand BB*, Nikhil K. 2019. Record of six Pteromalid parasitoids from the soybean stem fly Melanagromyza sojae Zehntner with the description of a new species of Sphegigaster Spinola (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) from Maharashtra, India. Oriental Insects, 53(1): 19-33, 2019 | 0.33 | – |
| 25. | Laneesha, Suroshe SS, Fand BB, Shankar Ganesh K. 2020. The papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae): A new threat to agri-horticulture ecosystem. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 90 (3): 455–62 | 0.25 | – |
| B. Papers published in Indian/National peer reviewed NAAS rated journals | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. No. | Author/s | Title | Journal (Vol., Issue, Year) | *NAAS Rating | Citations to the article/s |
| 1. | Suroshe SS, Gautam RD, Fand BB | Biology of mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis tinsley on Parthenium | Indian Journal of Entomology, 78(3): 264-267, 2016 | 5.89 | – |
| 2. | Suroshe SS, Gautam RD, Fand BB. | Safety of insecticides against Aenasius bambawalei Hayat (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) | Indian Journal of Entomology, 76:224-22, 2014 | 5.89 | 6 |
| 3. | Suroshe SS, Gautam RD, Fand BB. | Natural enemy complex associated with the mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) infesting different host plants in India. | Journal of Biological Control, 27(3):204-210, 2013. | 5.34 | 6 |
| 4. | Fand, B.B., Gautam, R.D. and Suroshe, SS. | Fortuitous Biological Control of Insect Pests and Weeds: A Critical Review. | The Bioscan, 8 (1): 1-10, 2013. | 5.26 | 14 |
| 5. | Fand, B.B., Kamble, A.L. and Kumar, M. | Will climate change pose a serious threat to crop pest management: A critical review? | Int. Journal of Sci. and Res. Publications, 2(11), 1-15, 2012. | 17 | |
| 6. | Fand, B.B., Gautam, R.D., Anju kamra, Suroshe, S.S.and Mohan, S, | Bioefficacy of aqueous garlic extract and a symbiotic bacterium, Photorhabdus luminescens against Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae). | Biopesticides International, 8(1): 38-48, 2012 | 4.82 | 1 |
| 7. | Fand, B.B., Gautam, R.D. Subhash Chander and Suroshe, S.S. | Life table analysis of the mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) under laboratory conditions. | Journal of Entomological Research, 34(2): 175-179, 2010. | 5.05 | 19 |
| 8. | Fand, B.B., Gautam, R.D. and Suroshe, S.S. | Effect of developmental stage and density of Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) on the predatory performance of four coccinellid predators. | Journal of Biological Control, 24 (2):110-115, 2010. | 5.34 | 13 |
| 9. | Fand, B.B., Gautam, R.D. and Suroshe, S.S. | Comparative biology of four coccinellid predators of solenopsis mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). | Journal of Biological Control, 24(1): 35-41, 2010. | 5.34 | 10 |
| 10. | Gautam, R.D., Suroshe, S.S., Sudhida Gautam, Usha Saxena, Fand, B.B. and Trishla Gupta. | Fortuitous Biological control of exotic mealy bug, Phenacoccus solenopsis – A boon for Indian growers. | Annals of Plant Protection Sciences, 17(2): 459-526, 2009. | 4.82 | 21 |
| 11. | Fand, B.B., Satpute, N.S., Dadmal, S.M., Bag, R.P. and Sarode, S.V. | Effect of some newer insecticides and biopesticides on parasitization and survival of Trichogramma chilonis Ishii. | Indian Journal of Entomology, 71(2): 105-109, 2009 | 5.89 | 4 |
Books/Reports/Chapters/General articles etc. Books
- Fand, B.B., Gautam, R.D. and Suroshe, S.S. 2012. Biointensive management of mealybug Phenacoccus solenopsis: Methods and Approaches. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken, Germany, 2012, 124 p.
- Fand, B.B., Satpute, N.S. and Dadmal, S.M. 2012. Compatibility of Trichogramma chilonis Ishii with chemical pesticides: Integration of biological and chemical control. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken, Germany, 2012, 121 p. Book Chapters
- Fand, B.B., Choudhary, J.S., Kumar, M. and Bal, S.K. 2014. Phenology modeling and GIS applications in pest management: A tool for studying and understanding insect pest dynamics in the context of global climate change. In: Gaur, R.K. and Sharma, P. (Eds.), Approaches to plant stresses and their management, Springer (India) Pvt. Ltd., pp. 107-124.
- Fand, B.B., Tonnang, HEZ, Bal SK and Dhawan, AK. 2018. Shift in the Manifestations of Insect Pests Under Predicted Climatic Change Scenarios: Key Challenges and Adaptation Strategies. In: Bal SK, Mukherjee J, Choudhary BU and Dhawan AK (Eds.), Advances in crop environment interactions, Springer Nature Singapore Pvt. Ltd., pp. 389-404.
General articles: Science newsletters/ technical reports/bulletins/ popular articles
- Fand, B.B. and Nagrare, V.S. 2019. Timely terminate the cotton crop and avoid ratooning for controlling pink bollworm. Daily Agrowon (Marathi), March 16, 2019.
- Nagrare VS, Naik VCBN, Fand BB, Gawande SP, Nagrale DT, Gokte-Narkhedkar, N, Waghmare VN. 2019. Cotton: Integrated pest, disease and nematode management (English version). Technical Bulletin No 1/2019. ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. pp – 39.
- Nagrare VS, Naik VCBN, Fand BB, Gawande SP, Nagrale DT, Gokte-Narkhedkar, N, Waghmare VN. 2019. Cotton: Integrated pest, disease and nematode management (Marathi version). Technical Bulletin No 1/2019. ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. pp – 39.
- Nagrare VS, Naik VCBN, Fand BB, Gawande SP, Nagrale DT, Gokte-Narkhedkar, N, Waghmare VN. 2019. Cotton: Integrated pest, disease and nematode management (Hindi version). Technical Bulletin No 1/2019. ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur, Maharashtra, pp – 39.
- Naik VCBN, Nagrare VS, Wawdhane P, Fand BB 2019. Management of sucking pests and bollworms in cotton, Baliraja (Marathi), May, 2019. 98-101.
- Fand BB, Nagrare VS. 2018. Timely terminate the crop and avoid pre-monsoon sowing of cotton for managing pink bollworm. Cotton: Production and management technologies (Souvenir), Cotton Fair – 30 October, 2018. ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur. pp. 49.
- Fand BB, Nagrare VS, Naikwadi BV 2018. Safe handling of insecticides in cotton. Extension folder, ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. pp. 1-4.
- Kumar M, Fand BB 2016. Ionising radiation treatment for increased food production and preservation. Krishiking, December 2016 – January 2017, pp. 30-32.
- Yadav DS, Fand BB 2016. Environmentally safe integrated grape pest management. Grapes Report, August, 2016. pp. 54-56.
- Fand BB, Yadav DS 2016. Challenges of grape pest management in the context of climate change. Grapes Report, August, 2016. pp. 57-65.
- Sawant SD, Fand BB 2016. Calender of Operations in Grapes. ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune, Maharashtra, India. p. 1-12.
- Kamble AL, Minhas PS, Fand BB, Singh NP 2015. Towards sustainable livelihood of tribal farmers: Achievements under TSP by NIASM, Baramati. Technical Bulletin No. 7, ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Malegaon, Baramati. 413 115. Pune, Maharashtra. p. 41
- Bal SK, Saha S, Fand BB, Singh NP, Rane J, Minhas PS 2014. Hailstorms: Causes, Damage and Post-hail Management in Agriculture. Technical Bulletin No. 5, ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Malegaon, Baramati. 413 115. Pune, Maharashtra (India). p. 44.
- Fand BB, Kumar, M. Kamble, A.L. Bal, S.K. and Minhas, P.S. 2013. Temperature-based phenology model for mealybug Phenacoccus solenopsis, ICAR News –A Science and Technology Newsletter, October-December 2013, 19(4):7-8.
- Fand BB, Kumar M 2013. Fluctuating temperatures do influence insect pest incidence. Grapes Report, March 2013, pp. 07-08.
- Fand BB, Kumar M. Kambl AL, Bal SK 2012. Forecasting the potential changes in the abundance of mealybug Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley using temperature-based phenology model liked to GIS. Grapes Report, December 2012, pp. 10-11. Abstracts published in Proceedings of Conferences/Seminars/Symposia
- Fand, BB, Nagrare, VS, Naik, VCB, Gokte-Narkhedkar, N, Waghmare, VN. 2019. Degree-day based phenology model for predicting the developmental events in cotton pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella in the context of climate change. In: The abstracts of International Plant Protection Congress, Hyderabad, India. 10-14 November, 2019
- Fand, BB, Shashank P, Suroshe SS, Chandrasekhar K, Meshram NM, Timanna. 2019. Invasion risk of South American tomato pinworm Tuta absoluta in India based on MaxEnt ecological niche modelling. In: The abstracts of International Plant Protection Congress, Hyderabad, India. 10-14 November, 2019
- Fand, BB, Gaikwad, M.B., Sul, N.T., Kumar, M., Bhagat, K.P., Bal, S.K. and Minhas, P.S. 2016. Seasonal Density of Stem Fly Melanagromy zasojae (Zehntner) (Diptera: Agromyzidae) Describes the Dynamics of Parasitism in Soybean Ecosystem. In: Peshin et al. (eds.) Natural Resource Management: Ecological Perspective, Vol 2. Proceedings of the Indian Ecological Society’s International Conference, SKUAT, Jammu during 18-20 February, 2016, pp. 771.
- Fand, BB, Gaikwad, M.B., Sul, N.T. 2016. Parasitoid diversity of stem fly Melanagromyza sojae (Zehntner) (Diptera: Agromyzidae) in Soybean ecosystem of Peninsular India. Peshin et al. (eds.) Natural Resource Management: Ecological Perspective, Vol 2. Proc. of the Indian Ecological Society’s International Conference SKUAT, Jammu during 18-20 February, 2016, pp. 772.
- Fand BB, Sul NT, Bal Sk and Minhas PS. 2014. Predicting the daily temperature fluctuations on development, survival and reproduction in Soybean leaf eating caterpillar (Spodoptera litura) (O-31). pp. 64. In: Abstracts of the International Conference: Changing scenario of pest problems in agri-horti ecosystem and their management, 27-29 November, 2014, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, India.
- Fand, BB, Tonnang, H.E.Z., Kumar, M. Kamble, A.L. and Bal, S.K. 2013. Temperature-based phenology modeling and GIS-based risk mapping: A tool for forecasting potential changes in the abundance of mealybug Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), pp. 9-10. In: Souvenir-cum-Abstracts of the IVth International Insect Science Congress, February 14-17, 2013, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India.
- Fand, BB 2012. Modeling the Impact of Climate Change on Potential Geographic Distribution of Polyphagous Mealybug Phenacoccus solenopsis in India, pp. 37-38. In: Abstracts of the IVth National Symposium on Plant Protection in Horticultural Ecosystems: Emerging Challenges and Sustainable Pest Management, April 25-28, 2012, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore, India.
Professional trainings acquired
| S.N. | Training programme | Duration | Institute/ Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5 days training on “Electrophysiological recording and analysis of insect chemosensory responses” | June 13-17, 2016 | CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune |
| 2. | 28 days training programme on “Introduction to GIS” | May 05-30, 2014 | National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad |
| 3. | 21 days Winter school on “Molecular mechanisms involved in conferring abiotic stress tolerance to the biological control agents” | December 1-21, 2011 | ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects (NBAII), Bangalore |
| 4. | 10 days NAIP sponsored training programme on “Forecast Modelling in Crops” | August 03-12, 2011 | ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute (IASRI), New Delhi |
| 5. | 4 months “Foundation Course on Agricultural Research Service (FOCARS)” | April 20-August 17, 2010 | ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Hyderabad |
Professional trainings acquired
| S.N. | Title of the paper presented | Conferences/Seminars/ Venue | Year | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Degree-day based phenology model for predicting the developmental events in pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella in the context of climate change | International Plant Protection Congress (IPPC)-2019 | Hyderabad International Convention Center, Hyderabad, India | 10-14 November, 2019 Invited presentation |
| 2. | Invasion risk of South American tomato pinworm Tuta absoluta in India based on MaxEnt ecological niche modelling | International Plant Protection Congress (IPPC)-2019 | Hyderabad International Convention Center, Hyderabad, India | 10-14 November, 2019 |
| 3. | Seasonal Density of Stem Fly Melanagromyza sojae (Zehntner) (Diptera: Agromyzidae) Describes the Dynamics of Parasitism in Soybean Ecosystem | Indian Ecological Society’s International Conference on Natural Resource Management: Ecological Perspective | Sher–E–Kashmir University of Agriculture and Technology, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India | 18-20 February, 2016 |
| 4. | Predicting the daily temperature fluctuations on development, survival and reproduction in Soybean leaf eating caterpillar (Spodoptera litura) | International Conference: Changing scenario of pest problems in agri-horti ecosystem and their management | Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, India | 27-29 November, 2014 Third Prize for Best Oral Presentation |
| 5. | Temperature-based phenology modeling and GIS-based risk mapping: A tool for forecasting potential changes in the abundance of mealybug Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) | IVth International Insect Science Congress | University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India | February 14-17, 2013 |
| 6. | Modeling the Impact of Climate Change on Potential Geographic Distribution of Polyphagous Mealybug Phenacoccus solenopsis in India | IVth National Symposium on Plant Protection in Hort Ecosystems: Emerging Challenges & Sustainable Pest Management | Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore, India | April 25-28, 2012 First Prize for Best Oral Presentation |
INVITED TALKS/ LEAD LECTURES
| S.N. | Topic of lead lecture | Training programme | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Safe use of insecticides in cotton | Three days training programme on pesticide application techniques and safety measures | VANAMATI, Nagpur | July 26, 2018 |
| 2. | Current Scenario of Cotton Pest in Maharashtra and future strategies for its Management | 5 days training programme on “IPM for the Agriculture Extension Officials of Sate department” organised | Central Integrated Pest Management Centre, Nagpur | March 06, 2018 |
| 3. | Pest smart IPM strategies for Insect Resistance Management | 21 days training programme on “Insect Resistance to Bt toxins and insecticides in cotton | ICAR-CICR, Nagpur | January 20, |
| 4. | Risk of aggregating resistance development in insects under predicted climatic changes | 21 days training programme on “Insect Resistance to Bt toxins and insecticides in cotton | ICAR-CICR, Nagpur | February 06, 2018 |
| 5. | Pest Smart Strategies for Climate Smart Agriculture | Model training course on “Climate smart agriculture for enhancing crop and water productivity under abiotic stresses’ | ICAR- National Insitute for Abiotic Stres Management, Baramati, Pune, Maharashtra | December 21, 2017 |
| 6. | Management of thrips and jassids in vineyards | Two days Comprehensive Orientation Training for Project Staff of AFPRO: Production of Quality Grapes | ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune – 412 307, Maharashtra, India | November 07-08, 2016 |
| 7. | Insect pest problems in grapes and critical issues in their management, and safe handling of insecticides/agrochemicals used in grape production | Training programme for Fair-trade certified Grape farmers | Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik | September 15, 2016 |
| 8. | Management of thrips and jassids in vineyards | Two days training program for team of E. I. DuPont India Limited: Plant Protection in Grapes | ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune – 412 307, Maharashtra, India | August 05-06, 2016 |
| 9. | Life table analysis and process-based phenology modelling – a tool for predicting insect pest dynamics under potential climate change | ICAR sponsored winter school on Advances in Pest Forecast Models and Decision Support Systems for Crop Protection in Changing Climate Scenario | ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad, India. | November 09, 2014, |
| 10. | Abiotic stresses affecting crop-insect pest interactions in the context of global climate change | National Training programme on “Advanced techniques for production of horticultural crops” organized by MPKV, Rahuri | ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Baramati, Maharashtra, India | August 22, 2012 |
| 11. | Abiotic stresses affecting crop-insect pest interactions in the context of global climate change | National training programme on biotic and abiotic stress management in fruit crops, MPKV, Rahuri | ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Baramati, Maharashtra, India | September 29, 2011 |
Transfer of technology
i. Capacity building of cotton and grape farmers
| S.N. | Topic of lecture | Training programme | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Safety precautions in pesticide handling in cotton | One day farmers’ training on planning for kharif season 2019 | Sub-divisional Agriculture Office, Pandharkawada, Dist Yavatmal, Maharashtra | June 08 2019 |
| 2. | IPM strategies and window-based approach for pink bollworm management in cotton | One day farmers’ awareness camp on “Management of pink bollworm in cotton” organized by ICAR-CICR under Tribal Sub Plan scheme, | Ankhoda, Tal. Chamorshi, Dist. Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, India | October 05, 2018 |
| 3. | IPM strategies and window-based approach for pink bollworm management in cotton | One day farmers’ awareness camp on “Management of pink bollworm in cotton” organized by ICAR-CICR under Tribal Sub Plan scheme, | Chamorshi, Dist. Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, India | September 19, 2018 |
| 4. | Integrated Management of pink bollworm in cotton | One day farmers training programme organized by Chimur Cotton Industries, Chimur, Dist Chandrapur | Chimur, Dist. Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India | September 17, 2018 |
| 5. | Safe handling of pesticides in cotton | One day farmers training organized by Taluka Agriculture Officer, Nagpur | Auditorium, ICAR-CICR, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India | August 03, 2018 |
| 6. | Integrated Management of pink bollworm in cotton | District level One day farmers training programme | District Superintendent Agriculture Officer, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India | May 22, 2018 |
| 7. | IPM strategies and window-based approach for pink bollworm management in cotton | “Kisan Kalyan Programme” organized by Taluka Agriculture Office, Katol, | Katol, Dist. Nagpur, Maharashtra, India | May 02, 2018 |
| 8. | Safe handling of pesticides | One day farmers training organized by ICAR-CICR under “Tribal Sub Plan” scheme | Narhar, Tal. Pargaon Seoni, Dist Nagpur, Maharashtra, India | March 13, 2018 |
| 9. | Safe handling of pesticides | One day farmers training organized by ICAR-CICR under “Tribal Sub Plan” scheme | Lohgad Budhla, Kalameshwar, Dist. Nagpur, Maharashtra | February 27, 2018 |
| 10. | Strategies for pink bollworm management in BT cotton and safety precautions for insecticide use | One day farmers training jointly organized by Akhil Bharatiy Maheshwari Samaj and Dr. PDKV, Akola on “Advanced techniques of cotton farming and IPM strategies for pink bollworm” | Daryapur, Tal. Daryapur, Dist. Amaravati, Maharashtra, India | February 15, 2018 |
| 11. | Safe handling of insecticides and importance of label claim for insecticide use in cotton | One day farmers training organized by ICAR-CICR under “Awareness camp for pink bollworm resistance management in BT cotton” | Jambha Khurd, Tal Murtijapur, Dist. Akola, Maharashtra, India | January 16, 2018 |
| 12. | Safe handling of insecticides in cotton | One day farmers training organized by ICAR-CICR under “Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav” programme | Girad, Tal Samudrapur, Dist. Wardha, Maharashtra, India | December 28, 2017 |
| 13. | Managing insect pests in grape vineyards with special reference to resting period and foundation pruning | Maharashtra State Grape Growers’ Association, Regional discussion forum: Solapur Division | Solapur, Maharashtra, India | May 29, 2017 |
| 14. | Managing insect pests in grape vineyards with special reference to resting period and foundation pruning | Maharashtra State Grape Growers’ Association, Regional discussion forum: Sangli Division | Sangli, Maharashtra, India | May 21, 2017 |
| 15. | Managing insect pests in grape vineyards with special reference to resting period and foundation pruning | Maharashtra State Grape Growers’ Association, Regional discussion forum: Pune Division | Baramati, District Pune, Maharashtra, India | May 20, 2017 |
| 16. | Strategies for insect pest management in grapes during fruiting season | Workshop on “residue free export quality grape production” | Sub Divisional Agriculture Office, Khanapur, District Sangli, Maharashtra, India | December, 2016 |
| 17. | Strategies for insect pest management in grapes during fruiting season | District-level workshop for grape growers | District Superintendent Agriculture Office, Jalna, Maharashtra, India | October 24, 2016 |
| 18. | Integrated pest management strategies of residue free grape production | Maharashtra State Grape Growers’ Association, Regional discussion forum: Pune Division | Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Babhaleshwar, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India | September, 2016 |
| 19. | Grape insect pest management during fruit pruning season | Maharashtra State Grape Growers’ Association, Regional discussion forum: Pune Division | Baramati, Pune, Maharashtra, India | September, 2016 |
| 20. | Grape insect pest management during fruit pruning season | Maharashtra State Grape Growers’ Association, Regional discussion forum: Pune Division | Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Narayangaon, Dist Pune, Maharashtra, India | September, 2016 |
| 21. | Challenges for grapevine insect pest management under climate change scenario | Annual Grape Seminar 2016 organized by Maharashtra State Grape Growers’ Association, Pune, August 26-28, 2016 | Shiv Chhatrapati krida Sankul, Balewadi, Pune, Maharashtra, India | August 26, 2016 |
| 22. | Management of thrips and leafhoppers in vineyards | Two days training programme on Integrated Pest Management in grapes for field staff of M/s EI DuPOnt India Pvt Ltd, August 05-06, 2016 | ICAR-National Research Center for Grapes, Pune | August 05, 2016 |
| 23. | Management of insect and mite pests in grapevines | One day Grape Seminar Maharashtra State Grape Growers’ Association, Regional discussion forum: Nashik Division | Satana, Dist. Nasik, Maharashtra, India | July 24, 2016 |
ii. Mass media coverage: Television/ Radio talk
| S.N. | Topic of lecture | TV/Radio programme | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Safe handling of insecticides in cotton https://www.youtube.com /watch?v=uTZbuzDyHZo) | Aamachi Mati Aamachi Manasa (Our Soil, Our People) | Sahyadri Channel, Doordarshan Kendra, Nagpur | July 18, 2018 |
| 2. | Integrated Management of mealybugs and stem borers in Grapes https://www.youtube.com /watch?v=dddeP1_iWYQ&t=11s) | Aamachi Mati Aamachi Manasa (Our Soil, Our People) | Sahyadri Channel, Doordarshan Kendra, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra | December 19, 2016 |
| 3. | Challenges of climate change for insect pest management in agriculture | Sharada Krishi Vahini, KVK, Baramati | Krishi Vigkyan Kendra, Baramati, Pune, Maharashtra | June, 2015 |
Teaching/ Training/ Guidance to students/Course credits or lectures delivered
i. Teaching/ lectures delivered
| S.N. | Topic of lecture | Delivered to | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Selective Reading In entomology and preparations for ARS (Innovative Interaction Series organised for Post Graduate students) | Students of MSc (Agricultural Entomology) | Entomology Section, College of Agriculture, Nagpur (Dr. PDKV, Akola, Maharashtra, India | October 26, 2018 |
| 2. | Career opportunities in ICAR and preparation for Agricultural Research Services (ARS) Examinations | Students of BSc (Agriculture) | Anand Niketan College of Agriculture, Warora, Dist. Chandrapur (Dr. PDKV Akola), Maharashtra, India | July 08, 2018 |
| 3. | Conducting final practical examination and viva voce | Students of M.Sc. (Wine Brewing and Alcohol Technology) | Vasant Dada Sugar Institute (VSI), Pune, Maharashtra, India | December 06, 2016 |
| 4. | Important safety issues in grapes (Evaluation of home assignments given to the students) | Students of M.Sc. (Wine Brewing and Alcohol Technology) | Vasant Dada Sugar Institute (VSI), Pune, Maharashtra, India | November, 2016 |
| 5. | Predators, parasitoids & pathogens of insect pests of grapevines | Students of M.Sc. (Wine Brewing and Alcohol Technology) | Vasant Dada Sugar Institute (VSI), Pune, Maharashtra, India | October 10, 2016 |
ii. Students guided for MSc/PhD
| SN | Name of student Degree | University/ Institute | Research topic | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mr. Hemant Peddu M.Sc. (Agricultural Entomology) | College of Agriculture, Nagpur (Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, India | Estimation of developmental thresholds and thermal requirements for cotton pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella Saunders | Co-Advisor and Member of Advisory Committee | 2018-2019 |
| 2. | Mr. Abhishek V Busnoor M.Sc. (Agricultural Entomology) | College of Agriculture, Nagpur (Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, India | Evaluation of newer insecticides against pink bollworm under laboratory conditions | Co-Advisor and Member of Advisory Committee | 2019-2021 |
| 3. | Miss Amruta Deshmukh Ph.D. (Agricultural Meteorology) | College of Agriculture, Pune (Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India | Crop-weather-pest relationship and validation of DSSAT model for rice varieties under different transplanting times | Member of Advisory Committee | 2016-2021 |
| 4. | Mr. S.S. Misal Ph.D. (Agricultural Meteorology) | College of Agriculture, Pune (Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India | Crop-weather-pest relationship and validation of DSSAT model for wheat varieties under different sowing times | Member of Advisory Committee | 2016 -2019 |
| 5. | Mr. Subramanyam Ph.D. (Agricultural Meteorology) | College of Agriculture, Pune (Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India | Crop-weather-pest relationship and validation of DSSAT model for Sorghum varieties under different sowing times | Member of Advisory Committee | 2016 -2019 |
| S.N. | Training programme | Duration | Institute/ Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5 days training on “Electrophysiological recording and analysis of insect chemosensory responses” | June 13-17, 2016 | CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune |
| 2. | 28 days training programme on “Introduction to GIS” | May 05-30, 2014 | National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad |
| 3. | 21 days Winter school on “Molecular mechanisms involved in conferring abiotic stress tolerance to the biological control agents” | December 1-21, 2011 | ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects (NBAII), Bangalore |
| 4. | 10 days NAIP sponsored training programme on “Forecast Modelling in Crops” | August 03-12, 2011 | ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute (IASRI), New Delhi |
| 5. | 4 months “Foundation Course on Agricultural Research Service (FOCARS)” | April 20-August 17, 2010 | ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Hyderabad |
Awards/Recognition by the National and International Level Professional Societies and Academies
| S. No. | Name of award | Conferring agency | Awarded for | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Early Career Researcher Award -2020 | Royal Entomological Society, London, UK | Outstanding early career contribution to entomological science | 2020 |
| 2 | Young Entomologist Award-2020 | Entomological Society of India, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi | Outstanding contribution to entomological science in India | 2020 |
| 3 | Prof. T.N. Ananthakrishnan Foundation’s “Young Scientist Award 2019-20” | Prof. T.N. Ananthakrishnan Foundation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | Significant contribution to Entomology/insect pest management | 2020 |
| 4 | Dr. B. Vasanthraj David Foundation’s “Young Scientist Award -2019” | Dr. B. Vasanthraj David Foundation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | Significant contributions in Agricultural Entomology, Forecasting and climate change, IPM Modules, Pest Management and Biological Control | 2019 |
| 5 | Late R.K. Kadlag Memorial Krishi Kranti Award (Agricultural Revolution Award) | Late R.K. Kadlag Foundation, Jamkhed, District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India | Outstanding contribution in the field of agricultural research and dissemination of Crop protection technologies | 2018 |
| Awards by ICAR, CSIR, DST, DBT, NRDC, National Science Academies, etc. | ||||
| S.N. | Name of award | Conferring agency | Awarded for | Year |
| 1. | Fast Track Scheme for Young Scientists (An award project with budget of Rs 17.25 Lakh for the period of three years 2013-16) | Science and Engineering Research Board, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, New Delhi | Awarded for the research project proposal “Predicting the impact of climate change on regional and seasonal abundance of major soybean insect pests using temperature-driven phenology modeling and GIS-based risk mapping approach”. | 2013 |
| 2. | Jawaharlal Nehru Award -2011 | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi | Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Research in the field of Crop Protection | 2011 |
| Medals/Prizes | ||||
| S. No. | Name of award | Conferring agency | Awarded for | Year |
| 1. | Late R.K. Kadlag Memorial Krishi Kranti Award (Agricultural Revolution Award) | Late R.K. Kadlag Foundation, Jamkhed, District Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India | Outstanding contribution in the field of agricultural research and dissemination of Crop protection technologies | 2018 |
| 2. | Best Oral Research Paper Presentation Award | Entomological Research Association, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India | Presenting a paper “Predicting the daily temperature fluctuations on development, survival and reproduction in Soybean leaf eating caterpillar (Spodoptera litura)”, in the International Conference: Changing scenario of pest problems in agri-horti ecosystem and their management at Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur. | 2014 |
| 3. | Best oral research paper presentation Award | Association for Advancement of Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems, IIHR, Bangalore | Presenting a paper “Modeling the impact of climate change on potential geographic distribution of mealybug Phenacoccus solenopsis using MAXENT and DIVA-GIS”, in National Symposium on Plant Protection in Horticultural Crops at Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore, Karnataka, India | 2012 |
| 4. | Gur Prasad Pradhan Gold Medal | Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi | Best PhD research in the field of Agricultural Entomology | 2010 |
| 5. | National Seminar on Pest Management Gold Medal | Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, India | Best Post graduate (M.Sc.) research in Agricultural Entomology | 2009 |
| 6. | Late Dr. K.R. Thakare Gold medal | Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, India | Best Post graduate (M.Sc.) research in Agricultural Entomology | 2009 |
| 7. | United Phosphorous Ltd. Gold medal | Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, India261 | Best Post graduate (M.Sc.) research in Agricultural Entomology | 2009 |
| 8. | Dr. Vishvanath Mehasare Gold medal | Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, India | Best Post graduate (M.Sc.) research in Agricultural Entomology | 2009 |
| 9. | Hexamer Agricultural Research and Development Foundation Silver Medal | Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra, India | Best Post graduate (M.Sc.) research in Agricultural Entomology | 2009 |
| Fellowships/Life fellows | ||||
| S. No. | Name of award | Conferring agency | Awarded for | Year |
| 1. | Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) Fellowship for Doctoral studies | Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa, New Delhi | Doctoral studies/Ph.D. in Entomology | 2007-2010 |
| 2. | Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for Post Graduate studies | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi | Post Graduate studies/ M.Sc. in Agricultural Entomology | 2005-2007 |
| 3. | Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Under Graduate studies | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi | Meritorious student of B.Sc. (Agriculture) | 2001-2005 |
| 4. | Life Fellow | Entomological Society of India, New Delhi, India. | 2013 | |
| 5. | Life Member | Society for Biocontrol Advancement, Bangalore, India | 2014 | |
| 6. | Life Member | Indian Science Congress, Kolkata, India | 2014 | |
| 7. | Life Member | Association of Agrometeorologists, Anand, Gujarat, India | 2019 | |
| Positions of President, Chief Editor (or equivalent position), and Secretary | ||||
| S. No. | Name of award | Conferring agency | Year | |
| 1. | Consulting Editor | Journal of Environmental Biology (NAAS rating: 6.73), Triveni Enterprises, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. | 2014-2015 | |
| 2. | Subject Editor (Biological control) | Indian Journal of Entomology (NAAS rating 5.89) | 2018 – till date | |
| 3. | Review Editor (APE Entomology) | Pantnagar Journal of Research (NAAS rating 4.6) | 2019 – till date | |
| 4. | Secretary (Maharashtra Chapter) | Indian Ecological Society, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab | 2017 – till date | |