Mangala Rai | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1947 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Agricultural Scientist |
Mangala Rai (born June 30, 1947) is an Indian agriculture scientist. [1] [2] He served as Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). [3]
He was born into a farming family in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh. [3] Rai earned his B.Sc. (Ag.) from Gorakhpur University in 1967, followed by an M.Sc.(ag.) in 1969 and a Ph.D. in 1973 from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. [4]
Rai began working as a Junior Plant Breeder at R.B.S. College, Agra (1973–1975). [4] He held positions in multiple organizations, eventually rising to the top of India’s agro-research and dissemination network. [3] He has visited more than 50 countries while leading several national delegations. [1] He has published nearly 200 research papers in national and international journals. [2]
In 2022, he chaired a committee focused on the holistic development of agriculture and allied sectors in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. [5]
Rai has been awarded honorary Doctor of Science degrees by 16 universities. [4] He is a fellow of several professional bodies. [4]