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Dr. Peter E. Kenmore delivering his
lecture during the Late B.R.Sen Memorial Lecture
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Dr. S. Bisalaih delivering his lecture
during the Late B.R.Sen Memorial Lecture |
In the series of organizing Memorial Lectures and
Book-Release Ceremony, the PNASF, laid yet an
another mile stone by organizing Late B.R. Sen
Memorial Lectures and Book Release Ceremony of the
book “The Basics of Human Civilization - Food,
Agriculture and Humanity, Volume-I-Present Scenario”
on February 04, 2013 at Raj Bhawan, Bangalore. H.E.
the Governor of Karnataka, Dr. Hans Raj Bhardwaj was
the Chief Guest and Shri M.V. Rajasekharan, former
Union Minister of State for Planning, Government of
India, Dr. Peter E. Kenmore, FAO Representative for
India and Bhutan, and Dr. K. Narayana Gowda,
Vice-Chancellor, University of Agricultural
Sciences, Bangalore were the Guests of Honor on the
occasion. Among the audience were about twelve
authors who had contributed articles to this book.
The first programme of the event was the Late B.R.
Sen Memorial Lectures, presided over by Shri M.V.
Rajashekharan. Dr. Prem Nath introduced the late Mr.
B.R. Sen, on whose name the memorial lectures was
organized and the learned guest speakers who
enlightened the audience on Mr. B.R. Sen and his
contributions and the subject food, agriculture and
humanity. Dr. Peter E. Kenmore, Resident
Representative of the Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations in New Delhi and
Dr. S. Bisaliah, former Vice-Chancellor of the
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore were
the Guest speakers.. Dr. Kenmore delivered his
lectures on ”Approaching B. R. Sen’s Newer World
in the 21st Century” which illustrated the
valuable contribution of Mr. B.R. Sen in the
national and international context. Dr. Bisaliah
made his presentation on “Three Vertices of Human
Civilization Triangle: Food, Agriculture and
Humanistic Ideology” which highlighted the
significance of sustained bondage among food,
agriculture and humanity and also conveyed the theme
of the book which was released on this occasion.
This was a rare design of two lectures where the
former signifying the statements of Mr. Sen
forecasting the want of more food for humanity more
than half a century ago, and the latter illustrating
the roots and relationship among food, agriculture
and humanity. Dr. K. Narayana Gowda who was present
on the dais spoke about the credentials of the
speakers and also mentioned about the work being
carried out in UAS, Bangalore in the field of food
and nutrition. Presiding over this program, Mr.
Rajasekharan spoke highly about the valuable
contribution of the two learned speakers and
complemented the speakers for their excellent
presentations. The programme was concluded with vote
of thanks by Dr. P.G. Chengappa, former
Vice-Chancellor, University of Agricultural Sciences
(UAS), Bangalore.
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Release of book by H.E. the Governor of
Karnataka, Dr. Hans Raj Bhardwaj |
This was followed by the Book-Release Ceremony
of the book entitled “The Basics of Human
Civilization - Food, Agriculture and Humanity,
Volume-I-Present Scenario” with H.E. the
Governor of Karnataka, Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj as the
Chief Guest and Mr. M.V. Rajasekharan, Dr. Peter E.
Kenmore ad Dr. K. Narayana Gowda as the Guests of
Honor. Dr. Prem Nath introduced the late Mr. B. R.
Sen after whose name the memorial lectures were
organized and the learned guest speakers who
enlightened the audience on Mr. B.R. Sen and his
contributes and the subject of food, agriculture and
humanity.
On behalf of PNASF, Dr. O.P. Dutta, Senior Technical
Advisor, PNASF welcomed the guests on the dais and
dignitaries in the audience, about 100 and more
number of senior agricultural scientists and
dignitaries. Among the dignitaries were Dr. P.V.
Shenoi (former special Secretary, Government of
India); Mr. Abhay Prakash (former Additional Chief
Secretary, Government of Karnataka); Mr. N. S.
Megharikh (Senior IPS, Government of Karnataka); Dr.
R. Dwarakinath (former Vice-Chancellor, University
of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore); Dr. G.K.
Veeresh (former Vice-Chancellor, University of
Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore); Dr. M.
Mahadevappa (former Vice-Chancellor, University of
Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad); Dr. P.G.
Chengappa (former Vice-Chancellor, University of
Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore); Dr. A.S. Sidhu
(Director Indian Institute of Horticultural Research
(IIHR), Bangalore); and a number of scientists and
professors from research institutes and
Universities.
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Releasing of the PNASF News Letter
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Welcoming the guests on the dais and the audience,
Dr. Prem Nath introduced the book to be released
“The Basics of Human Civilization - Food,
Agriculture and Humanity, Volume-I-Present Scenario”
and invited the Chief Guest to honor the release the
book. H.E. the Governor of Karnataka, the Chief
Guest and the Guests of Honor released the book and
congratulated the PNASF and the editors of the book.
The New Year issue of the PNASF News Letter was also
released by the Guests on the dais and distributed
to the audience on this occasion.
The event was marked by the presentation of
complimentary copy of the book to the authors
present on the occasion by the Chief Guest and
Guests of Honor. The authors who received the
complimentary copy of the book were Dr. G.K. Veeresh,
Dr. S Bisaliah, Dr. M. Mahadevappa, Dr. P.G.
Chengappa, Prof. K.V. Peter, Dr. Aminuzzaman
Talukder (Cambodia), Dr. C.P.A. Iyer, Dr. K.R. M.
Swamy, Dr. K. Santhanam, Dr. K. Narayana Gowda.
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Dignitaries and all the author presented
during the event |
The editors of the book viz., Dr. C.P.A. Iyer, Dr.
O.P. Dutta, Dr. K.R.M. Swamy, Dr. B.S. Prabhakar and
Mr. P.B. Gaddagimath were presented with the PNASF
certificates of appreciation by the Chief Guest on
the occasion. The joint publisher of the book, M/s
New India Publishing Agency (NIPA), New Delhi was
also presented with a certificate of appreciation
which received by Mr. P.B. Gaddagimath on behalf of
the publisher.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the PNASF, Dr.
Prem Nath honored the Chief Guest, H.E. Dr. Hans Raj
Bhardwaj and Guests of Honor, Shri M.V. Rajasekharan,
Dr. Peter E. Kenmore, and Dr. K. Narayana Gowda by
presenting PNASF metallic plaques. Guest Lectures,
Dr. Peter E. Kenmore and Dr. S. Bisaliah were also
honored with presenting PNASF Special plaques, which
they appreciated.
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H.E. Dr. Hans Raj Bhardwaj |
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Hon. Shri M.V. Rajasekharan |
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Dr. K. Narayana Gowda |
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Dr. Prem Nath |
During the concluding session Shri M.V. Rajasekharan
followed by Dr. Peter E. Kenmore congratulated PNASF
for organizing this event, its outstanding
contribution and appreciated the efforts of the
authors and the editors in bringing out this book of
relevance to food, agriculture and humanity. Shri
M.V. Rajasekharan acknowledged and highlighted the
valuable contributions of PNASF and expressed his
support to its activities. Dr. Kenmore expressed
that he was well aware of the valuable contribution
of Dr. Prem Nath to FAO and its member countries and
is pleased with the PNASF contributions particularly
the book released which contains rich information on
food and agriculture for the sake of human kind.
In this address, the Chief Guest highlighted the
importance of food and agriculture and its
significance to the furtherance of the humanity. In
this context, he appreciated the efforts and
contribution of the PNASF in organizing such events
in the past and the present one as this, far the
benefit of all stakeholders. He underlined the
personal efforts and scientific contribution of Dr.
Prem Nath and his outstanding team of senior
scientists demonstrating professionalism in the area
of food and agriculture and valued very much the
contribution of well-known authors in making this
book possible. He wished and encouraged readers to
make use of the information available.
At the end, Dr. B.S. Prabhakar, Senior Technical
Adviser extended vote of thanks to the Chief Guest,
dignitaries and all invitees, press media and Raj
Bhawan staff. The event was concluded with the
national anthem, which was followed by high tea.
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