Ram Chander Sihag

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Prof. (Dr.) Ram Chander Sihag
Born5 January 1952
Siwani Bolan (District Hisar, Haryana)
Alma materHaryana Agricultural University
AwardsPadma Shri (2024)
Scientific career
FieldsApiculture, Pollination Ecology
InstitutionsHaryana 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[edit | edit source]

Sihag completed his postgraduate and doctoral studies in Zoology, with a specialization in Apiculture, at Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar.[3]

Career[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

  • Padma Shri (2024) – Awarded by the Government of India for his contributions to science and engineering.[1][2]
  • Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award - Awardee list.[9][10]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Padma Awards Dashboard – 2024 Haryana Awardees". Ministry of Home Affairs. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Padma Awards 2024 Citation: Ram Chander Sihag" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  3. ↑ "डॉ. राम चंद्र सिहाग को पद्मश्री से नवाजा गया" (in हिन्दी). Dainik Bhaskar. 27 January 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  4. ↑ "Ram Chander Sihag – Google Scholar profile". Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  5. ↑ "Padma Award 2024: Haryana Winners List" (in हिन्दी). Zee News Hindi. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  6. ↑ "Keeper of Bees". The Tribune. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  7. ↑ "Padma Shri Awards: From social worker to singer". The Times of India. 27 January 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  8. ↑ "Dr. Ram Chander Sihag conferred with Padma Shri for pioneering work in Apiculture". India News Calling. 28 January 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
  9. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award-Awardee list
  10. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named 1980-82

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