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ICAR-DIRECTORATE OF ONION AND GARLIC RESEARCH

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Dr. Vijay Mahajan
 

Dr. Vijay Mahajan

Director, ICAR-DOGR (From 22th Feb 2023)

About

Born on March 22, 1964 in Ainpur, Maharashtra, Dr. Vijay Mahajan graduated B.Sc.(Ag) from College of Agriculture (JNKVV), Indore in 1986 and earned his master's (M.Sc. Hort. 1989) and Ph.D. in Horticulture (Vegetable Science) 1993 from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.

Career Highlights

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    1994 - Started career as Assistant Professor at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishvavidyalaya

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    2000 - Joined ICAR as Senior Scientist at National Research Centre for Onion and Garlic

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    2008 - Became Principal Scientist

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    2023 - Appointed Director of ICAR-DOGR

Achievements

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Varieties Developed

10 onion and 2 garlic varieties notified by CVRC

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Publications

90+ research papers and 250+ popular articles

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Awards

15+ prestigious awards including IAHS Fellowship

Key Contributions

Developed Bhima Shubhra, the first Kharif white onion designated as "King of Onion"

Introduced onion cultivation in tribal belt of Nandurbar in 2022

Formulated DUS guidelines for Onion & Garlic as Nodal officer

Our Past Directors

Dr. Major Singh
2017-2022

Dr. Major Singh

Director from 13th Apr. 2017 - 19th June 2022

30+ Years in ICAR 170+ Publications 8 Varieties Developed

🎓 Education

Ph.D in Genetics and Plant Breeding from CCS University, M.Sc Ag from GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar

🌱 Key Achievements

  • Developed popular hybrids/varieties: Kashi Sandesh, Kashi Komal (brinjal), Kashi Surkh (chilli), Kashi Shakti (pea), Kashi Abhiman (tomato)
  • Pioneered transgenic research in brinjal and tomato for pest resistance
  • Initiated marker-assisted breeding in tomato for TyLCV resistance

🌍 International Collaborations

Developed projects with AVRDC, Cornell University, ABSP-II. Served as Principal Investigator for ICAR's "National Initiatives for Climate Resilient Agriculture".

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • ICAR Team Award for vegetable breeding
  • Rajiv Gandhi National Award
  • Dr. Harbhajan Singh Award
Dr. Jai Gopal
2012-2016

Dr. Jai Gopal

Director from 9th Jan 2012 - 31st Oct. 2016

Potato Breeding Expert International Recognition 19 Varieties Developed

🎓 Background

Distinguished potato breeder, former Principal Scientist and Head at Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla. Ph.D from Punjab Agricultural University.

🌱 Contributions

  • Developed 12 potato varieties, 6 onion varieties, and 1 garlic variety
  • Significantly contributed to onion and garlic R&D including post-harvest management
  • Implemented new research initiatives at DOGR

📚 Editorial Roles

  • Processing Editor, Potato Research (Netherlands)
  • Associate Editor, Plant Production Science (Japan)
  • Former Editor-in-Chief, Potato Journal

🏆 Honors

  • MS Randhawa Medal (1995)
  • Jawahar Lal Nehru Award (1997)
  • NAAS Recognition Award (2007-08)
  • Fellow of multiple prestigious academies
Dr. K.E. Lawande
1997-2011

Dr. K.E. Lawande

Director from May 1997 - Oct. 2011

Founding Director Institution Builder 9 Varieties Released

🏛️ Foundation Work

As founding Director, established DOGR as a national institute of repute with AINRPOG network of 12 main and 15 voluntary centers across India.

🌱 Research Contributions

  • Released 7 onion varieties and 2 garlic varieties at DOGR
  • Developed 17 other vegetable varieties at MPKV Rahuri
  • Created valuable production and storage technologies enhancing productivity

📝 Academic Work

Published numerous scientific papers in national and international journals. Authored several important policy papers.

🎓 Background

Distinguished alumnus of IARI, New Delhi and renowned vegetable breeder from MPKV, Rahuri prior to joining DOGR.

 
 
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