Himachal Pradesh: Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (CSKHPKV), Palampur proudly announces that Sachin, a PhD Scholar of the Department of Agronomy has been selected to present his research at a prestigious international platform. He will be showcasing his research work, “Response of organic nutrient management on urad yield and soil health in Western Himalayan region of India”, at the 8th International Edible Legumes Research Conference and 5th Australian Pulses Conference, to be held from 15-19 September 2025 at Perth, Australia. This joint event organized by the International Legumes Society (ILS) and the Pulse Grains Society of Australia (PGSA) will bring together scientists, academicians, policy makers and industry leaders from across the globe to deliberate on strategies to improve productivity, sustainability and nutritional security through pulses. Sachin’s research highlights the importance of organic nutrient management in increasing urad yield, improving soil fertility, ensuring sustainability and enhancing resilience to climate change – an area of great relevance to hill agriculture where eco-friendly practices and resource conservation are crucial for the livelihood of small and marginal farmers. Congratulating him, Vice Chancellor Dr. Naveen Kumar said that this recognition reflects the high level of research at CSKHPKV and enhances India’s global presence in agricultural sciences. He emphasized that participation of young scholars in such forums not only promotes international collaborations but also opens new avenues of research and development. Sachin’s Principal Advisor, Head of the Department of Organic Agriculture and Natural Farming, Dr. Janardan Singh also congratulated him, appreciating his dedication, hard work and scientific rigor. He said that this participation will bring international recognition to the University’s initiatives in organic farming, pulse-based cropping systems and sustainable soil management.
Himachal: Big success for scholar, ready to present research at prestigious global event
