Double Recognition for BHU Agricultural Sciences - Clarivate Confers Research Excellence Awards in both Institute & Individual categories

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi has congratulated the members of the Institute of Agricultural Sciences on being conferred the Clarivate India Research Excellence Citation Award 2025. The award recognizes the pioneering contribution of the institute to research. Prof. Nawal Kishore Dubey from the Department of Botany has been presented with the Research Excellence Award in Agricultural Sciences in the individual category. Director, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Prof. U. P. Singh, and Prof. N. K. Dubey received the award at a grand ceremony in New Delhi on September 19, 2025.

Hailing the contribution of BHU in agriculture, Prof. Chaturvedi said, “Banaras Hindu University has significantly contributed to Agricultural Sciences over the years. Our Institute of Agricultural Sciences focuses on teaching, research, and extension activities that benefit farming communities in eastern UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha. We have developed high-yielding crop varieties, including wheat, rice, barley, and lentils, alongside three popular gladiolus varieties.”

“Notable improved rice varieties include HUR 917 and Malviya Manila Sinchit Dhan-1, while our wheat and mung bean varieties, such as HUW 234 and Malaviya Jankalyani, also stand out. The Clarivate India Research Excellence – Citation Awards 2025 underscores our commitment to agricultural innovation, reflecting the hard work of our faculty and students. This recognition reinforces our dedication to advancing research that supports farmers and society,” added the Vice-Chancellor.

An expert panel at the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) selected the award recipients by combining quantitative bibliometric analysis, such as citation of papers, with qualitative review based on data from the Web of Science Core Collection and InCites Benchmarking & Analytics for the period 2019 to 2024. This recognition celebrates high-quality scientific research and impactful publications from Banaras Hindu University in the field of Agricultural Sciences and has placed the institution among the top institutions driving innovation and excellence in agriculture in India. Through years of dedication, groundbreaking discoveries, and a commitment to advancing Agricultural Sciences, the team from Banaras Hindu University engaged in agricultural research has set a benchmark for research quality and global impact. Their work not only enriches academic discourse but also empowers communities and shapes the future of sustainable development. The award is a testimony to the brilliance and perseverance of the researchers from the university over time. This significant achievement will continue to inspire the researchers to perform and contribute towards excellence in agriculture.

Double Recognition for BHU Agricultural Sciences - Clarivate Confers Research Excellence Awards in both Institute & Individual categories

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