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* '''Padma Shri''' (2024) – Awarded by the Government of India for his contributions to science and engineering.<ref name="PadmaDashboard" /><ref name="PadmaCitation" /> | * '''Padma Shri''' (2024) – Awarded by the Government of India for his contributions to science and engineering.<ref name="PadmaDashboard" /><ref name="PadmaCitation" /> | ||
* '''Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award ''' - Awardee list.<ref name= "Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award-Awardee list" /><ref name= "1980-82-R.C. Sihag" /> | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[Apis mellifera]] | * [[Apis mellifera]] | ||
* [[List of Padma Shri award recipients (2020–2029)]] | * [[List of Padma Shri award recipients (2020–2029)]] | ||
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* [https://www.padmaawards.gov.in/ Padma Awards – Official Site] | * [https://www.padmaawards.gov.in/ Padma Awards – Official Site] | ||
* [https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=6mRVq1kAAAAJ Google Scholar Profile – Ram Chander Sihag] | * [https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=6mRVq1kAAAAJ Google Scholar Profile – Ram Chander Sihag] | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafi_Ahmed_Kidwai_Award] | |||
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[[Category:Indian ecologists]] | [[Category:Indian ecologists]] | ||
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Prof. (Dr.) Ram Chander Sihag | |
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| Born | 5 January 1952 Siwani Bolan (District Hisar, Haryana) |
| Alma mater | Haryana Agricultural University |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2024) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Apiculture, Pollination Ecology |
| Institutions | Haryana Agricultural University |
Ram Chander Sihag (born 5 January 1952) is an Indian scientist recognized for his research in Apiculture and Pollination Ecology. He received the Padma Shri in 2024 for his contributions to Science and Engineering.[1][2]
Education
Sihag completed his postgraduate and doctoral studies in Zoology, with a specialization in Apiculture, at Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar.[3]
Career
Sihag's professional career was primarily based at Haryana Agricultural University, where he conducted research on honeybee management and crop pollination. His work focused on adapting beekeeping practices to the agro-climatic conditions of India. He retired from the university in 2012 and has since continued independent research and extension activities related to beekeeping.
Research
Sihag's research has explored the interactions between insect pollinators and crop productivity, with a focus on Apis mellifera and native bee species. His publications address topics such as honeybee behavior and pollinator conservation. His work has been indexed in academic databases.[4] His research has specifically addressed aspects of Apis mellifera adaptation to arid conditions, which is significant to beekeeping practices in areas of India with such climates.
Recognition
Sihag's work has been acknowledged in national and regional media, particularly in relation to his receipt of the Padma Shri award.[5][6][7][8]
Awards
- Padma Shri (2024) – Awarded by the Government of India for his contributions to science and engineering.[1][2]
See also
- Beekeeping in India
- Pollination ecology
- Apis mellifera
- List of Padma Shri award recipients (2020–2029)
- List of Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Padma Awards Dashboard – 2024 Haryana Awardees". Ministry of Home Affairs. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Padma Awards 2024 Citation: Ram Chander Sihag" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ↑ "डॉ. राम चंद्र सिहाग को पद्मश्री से नवाजा गया" (in हिन्दी). Dainik Bhaskar. 27 January 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ↑ "Ram Chander Sihag – Google Scholar profile". Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ↑ "Padma Award 2024: Haryana Winners List" (in हिन्दी). Zee News Hindi. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ↑ "Keeper of Bees". The Tribune. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ↑ "Padma Shri Awards: From social worker to singer". The Times of India. 27 January 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ↑ "Dr. Ram Chander Sihag conferred with Padma Shri for pioneering work in Apiculture". India News Calling. 28 January 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
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