Doctorate at ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management (ICAR-NIBSM), Raipur, India
Profiles:
Current Position 🏢
Dr. A. Amarender Reddy is currently serving as the Joint Director, Policy Support Research at the ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management (ICAR-NIBSM) in Raipur. In this role, he leads policy-related research aimed at mitigating biotic stresses and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices. Prior to this, he was the Head of Design and Analysis at the ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (ICAR-CRIDA), India, where he spearheaded initiatives to optimize resource management in dryland farming systems.
Ongoing Research 🔄
Policy Formulation for Climate Resilience Developing strategies to address the challenges posed by climate change in agriculture. Monitoring and Evaluation Conducting impact assessments of flagship agricultural schemes by the Government of India. ICT in Agriculture Advancing the development of IT systems for monitoring agricultural interventions.
Research Interests 🌿
Agricultural economics and policy analysis. Monitoring and evaluation of rural development schemes. Resource optimization in dryland farming. Application of ICT in agricultural extension and rural development.
Academic Background 🎓
Dr. Reddy earned his Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the prestigious ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), New Delhi. Since joining the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in 2001, his academic journey has been marked by impactful contributions in research and policy development.
Scholarships and Awards 🏆
Throughout his career, Dr. Reddy has been recognized for his exemplary contributions to agricultural research and policy. Specific details of scholarships and awards will add to his accolades in enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability.
Bioinformatics 📊
While not directly aligned with bioinformatics, Dr. Reddy’s work integrates data-driven methodologies, particularly in ICT systems, to optimize agricultural practices and monitor large-scale government programs effectively.
Professional Associations 📚
Dr. Reddy is actively involved in several professional bodies that focus on agricultural economics and rural development. His affiliations enable him to stay at the forefront of advancements in his field and collaborate with other experts worldwide.
Training & Workshops 🏠
Dr. Reddy has both organized and participated in numerous national and international workshops and training programs. These have focused on agricultural economics, policy analysis, ICT in agriculture, and rural development.
Oral Presentations 📈
As a distinguished speaker, Dr. Reddy has delivered keynote addresses and presentations at various conferences and seminars. His insights on agricultural policies and their implementation have been widely appreciated by academic and policy-making communities.
Tasks Completed as a Researcher 🔧
Heading monitoring and evaluation teams as Director (Monitoring and Evaluation) at MANAGE, Hyderabad. Developing advanced IT systems as i/c Director ICT at MANAGE, Hyderabad. Evaluating government poverty alleviation schemes at IIPA and NCAER, New Delhi. Research contributions as Principal Scientist (Agricultural Economics) at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi.
Success Factors ✨
Multidisciplinary expertise in agricultural economics, ICT, and public policy. Hands-on experience in implementing and evaluating flagship agricultural programs. Strong academic foundation and prolific research output.
Laboratory Experience 📝
Dr. Reddy’s extensive publication record underscores his commitment to advancing knowledge in agricultural economics. His hands-on approach to fieldwork and laboratory research ensures that his findings are both practical and impactful.
📖Publications:
Paper Title: Perspectives on Forest Governance Among the Indigenous Communities of India’s Eastern Ghats
- Authors: Reddy, A.A., Maraseni, T., Lahiri, S., Shrestha, A., Cadman, T.
- Journal: Forest Policy and Economics
- Year: 2024
Paper Title: Policies and Incentives to Promote Pulses: Indian Perspective
- Authors: Reddy, A.A., Sanyal, S., Pratap, A.
- Journal: Potential Pulses: Genetic and Genomic Resources
- Year: 2024
Paper Title: Pesticide Use, Regulation, and Policies in Indian Agriculture
- Authors: Reddy, A.A., Reddy, M., Mathur, V.
- Journal: Sustainability (Switzerland)
- Year: 2024
Paper Title: Catchment Storage Command Relationship for Sustainable Rainfed Agriculture in the Semi-Arid Regions of Rajasthan, India
- Authors: Narsimlu, B., Prasad, J.V.N.S., Reddy, A.A., Kothari, A.K., Singh, V.K.
- Journal: Sustainability (Switzerland)
- Year: 2024
Paper Title: Enhancing Forecasting Accuracy of Palm Oil Import to India Using Machine Learning Techniques
- Authors: Latha, K.N., Rao, V.S., Sarada, C., Reddy, A.A., Sreenivasulu, K.N.
- Journal: Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics
- Year: 2024