Prof.  N.C.  Patel, VC, Anand Agricultural University conferring the Award to Dr. Manoj P. Samuel. Also seen are: Mr. Nōki Sangyō Chōsa Kenkyūjo, AMA, Tokyo  and Prof. K.P. Singh, VC, CCSHAU, Hisar

Dr. Manoj P. Samuel, Principal Scientist and Head, Engineering Division, ICAR-CIFT, Cochin received the “Commendation Medal Award”instituted by the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE) for the year 2016. The award was towards the contributions made to the field of soil and water conservation engineering for the last 20 years. The award was presented during the inaugural session of 51^th ISAE Annual Convention held at CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana on16 February, 2017. Dr. K.S. Solanki, Hon’ble Governor of Haryana was the Chief Guest of the function. The Vice Chancellors of Anand Agricultural University and Haryana Agricultural University were also present on the occasion.