Nauni Research Scholar Wins Best Presentation Award at National Conference

Solan September 25

Anshuman Semwal, a researcher from the Department of Entomology, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, won the Best Oral Presentation Award at a three-day National Conference organized at Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur.

The prestigious conference, centered on the theme ‘Advances in Sustainable Plant Protection in the Changing Agricultural Scenario’, was organized by the Entomological Research Association. The Union MoS for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, was the Chief Guest in the inaugural session and joined the programme virtually.The event witnessed the participation of leading agricultural scientists, researchers, and academicians from across the country, including Dr. S.N. Sushil, Director, National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources; Dr. J.P. Singh, Director, Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage and Dr. S.K. Sharma, Assistant Director General, ICAR. The conference facilitated in-depth deliberations on the changing landscape of Indian agriculture and sustainable solutions for plant protection.

In his presentation, Anshuman Semwal showcased his research on the biological control of the cabbage white butterfly, a major pest of cabbage crops. He highlighted how the pest can be effectively managed using natural enemies (bio-control agents) without relying on harmful chemical pesticides. His research was carried out under the guidance of Dr. P.L. Sharma, Dean, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Thunag; Dr. Subhash Verma, Head of Department; and Dr VGS Chandel. Scientists and subject experts attending the conference lauded Anshuman’s research and presentation.

Congratulating Anshuman on his achievement, University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rajeshwar Singh Chandel extended best wishes to him and the guiding scientists for their future endeavours.