B. V. Nimbkar
B. V. Nimbkar | |
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Born | |
Died | 25 August 2021 Phaltan, Maharashtra, India | (aged 90)
Other names | Bon |
Occupation(s) | Agricultural scientist Social worker |
Known for | Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute |
Spouse | Jai |
Children | Nandini Nimbkar Manjiri Nimbkar, Chanda Nimbkar |
Parent(s) | Kamala and Vishnu Nimbkar |
Awards | Padma Shri Jamnalal Bajaj Award |
Bonbehari Vishnu Nimbkar (17 July 1931 – 25 August 2021) was an Indian agricultural scientist and social worker, known for his work in the fields of animal husbandry and agriculture.[1] He founded Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, an Indian non-governmental organization engaged in research and development in agriculture, renewable energy and animal husbandry. His work garnered him many awards, including the Padma Shri and the Jamnalal Bajaj Award.
Early life
B. V. Nimbkar was born on 17 July 1931 in Goa to Kamala Nimbkar (née Elizabeth Lundy) and Vishnu Nimbkar. He attended George School, a Quaker-run preparatory school in Newtown, Pennsylvania.[2] His mother also attended the same school.[3] After obtaining a master's degree in agronomy from the University of Arizona,[4] he returned to India.
Career
In 1956, he started farming in
Some of Nimbkar's research areas included studying the causes for
Nimbkar was the recipient of the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honor, in 2006, for his contributions to the field of agriculture. He was also the recipient of the Jamnalal Bajaj Award in 2016 for the application of science and technology toward rural applications.[14][15]
Personal life
Nimbkar was married and had three daughters, Nandini Nimbkar, an academic and agricultural scientist, Chanda Nimbkar, a geneticist and animal husbandry research scientist, and Manjiri Nimbkar, a physician and social worker.[16][17][18]
Nimbkar died at Phaltan on 25 August 2021, one month after his 90th birthday.[19][15]
Selected bibliography
- Nimbkar C., J. H. J. van der Werf, P. M. Ghalsasi, B. V. Nimbkar, and S. W. Walkden-Brown. "Potential introgression pathways and strategies for wider use of the FecB gene in Maharashtra state and other parts of India". ACIAR, Australia. ISSN 0816-4266.)
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link - Nimbkar, B. V.; Nimbkar, N.; Zende, N. (October 1986). "Desertification of Western Maharashtra: Causes and possible solutions. I. Comparative growth of eight tree species". Forest Ecology and Management. 16 (1–4): 243–251. .
- B. V. Nimbkar (October 1967). "Jumble of Sundry Facts". Economic and Political Weekly. IV (40).
- B. V. Nimbkar (December 1967). "A Word of Warning on Hybrids". Economic and Political Weekly. II (47).
- B. V. Nimbkar (February 1988). "The Greening of Maharashtra". Economic and Political Weekly. XXIII (8).
See also
References
- ^ a b "Company Profile". India Mart. 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ISBN 978-0-7735-7130-3.
Bonbehari Vishnu Nimbkar.
- ^ "India: Newtoner's Second Home". The Bristol Daily. 20 October 1962. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- hdl:10150/319572.
- ^ "Research Institutions Policy Research Journal – Energy Alternatives India". Energy Alternatives India. 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ "Indian NGO awarded for its innovative lantern-cum-stove". Owsa. One World South Asia. 15 July 2009. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ISBN 9788190578127.
- ^ Director of Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute Dr. Anil Rajvanshi Selected for Padma Shri
- ^ Singer, Carol A. (1992). Desertification: January 1985-September 1992. National Agricultural Library.
- ^ "A Word of Warning on Hybrids". Economic and Political Weekly. 2 (47): 7–8. 5 June 2015.
- ^ "EPW profile". Economic and Political Weekly: 7–8. 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
- ^ Nimbkar C., J.H.J. van der Werf, P.M. Ghalsasi1, B.V. Nimbkar, and S.W. Walkden-Brown. "Potential introgression pathways and strategies for wider use of the FecB gene in Maharashtra state and other parts of India". ACIAR, Australia.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - .
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ a b Raina, Ayushi (27 August 2021). "Padma Shri Awardee Agriculture Scientist B V Nimbkar Passes Away". krishijagran.com. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ "Chanda Nimbkar – The Scientific Woman". thescientificwoman.com. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ "Pragat Shikshan Sanstha". pssphaltan.org. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ "Pragat Shikshan Sanstha". pssphaltan.org. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
External links
- "B.V. Nimbkar – a tale of my grandfather". Biroba Cinema. 22 September 2013. Retrieved 6 December 2015 – via YouTube.