• Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award (ICAR, 2015)
• Dr. P. Bhattacharya Memorial Award (NAAS, 2020)
• Rao Bahadur B. Viswanath Award (IARI, 2019)
• VASVIK Industrial Award in Agricultural Sciences (2015)
• ICAR Team Award in Animal Sciences (2014)
• Dr. Labhsetwar Award (ISSRF, 2016)
• DBT Biotechnology Overseas Fellowship (1997)
• Doctor of Science (Honoris causa) , NDRI

...and several other national and international recognitions.

Leadership & Outreach

Dr. Chauhan has organized 5 major conferences (3 National, 2 International), including the 12th NAAS Congress at NDRI, and coordinated 14 national trainings for scientists and biotechnology students. He has served on DBT Task Forces, the NAAS Executive Council, and received multiple appreciation letters from DG, ICAR, and the Hon’ble Agriculture Minister, Government of India.

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Key Contributions as Vice-Chancellor, GBPUAT (2022–Present)

• QS World University Ranking – Improved the university’s global QS ranking by 102 places (from 361 to 209) within three years through targeted academic, research, and outreach reforms.
• Accreditation & Academic Excellence – Successfully steered the university through ICAR accreditation, enhancing academic credibility and positioning GBPUAT among the top agricultural institutions.
• Research & Innovation – Established high-priority research programs in precision agriculture, climate-resilient farming, indigenous breed improvement, and agribiotech commercialization.
• Infrastructure Development – Modernized laboratories, initiated smart classrooms, upgraded research farms, and expanded hostel and faculty facilities.
• Extension & Farmer Outreach – Strengthened Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and farmer advisory services, directly impacting thousands of farmers through technology demonstrations, training, and entrepreneurship programs.
• Industry & International Collaborations – Facilitated MoUs with national and global institutions, promoting student/faculty exchange, joint research, and technology transfer.
• Administrative Reforms – Digitized administrative processes, implemented transparent financial management, and enhanced recruitment and promotion systems to attract talent.

Administrative Achievements

• University accredited with ‘A’ Grade by the ICAR Peer Review Team.
• Achieved a remarkable climb of 102 places (before my joining it was 361 rank) in the QS World University Rankings, securing 209th position globally.
• In NIRF 2024 Rankings, secured 3rd rank among Indian Agricultural Universities and 8th across all agriculture-related institutions.
• Introduced Annual Assessment Report for Scientist to show their work done and achievement every year.
• Successfully implemented 100% e-office, making the administration entirely paperless.
• Conducted three Convocations (34th, 35th, 36th) awarding degrees to 4,809 students:
  • 34th Convocation: Honorary D.Sc. conferred on Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor.
  • 35th Convocation: Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the ceremony as Chief Guest.
  • 36th Convocation: Honorary D.Sc. conferred on CDS General Anil Chauhan and Padma Shri Premchandra Sharma.
• Constructed key infrastructure:
  • Gen. Bipin Rawat Hostel for 225 students (inaugurated by Hon’ble CM Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami).
  • Kasturba Bhawan Hostel expanded with a 100-bed wing by obtaining 3 Crone from ICAR.
  • The campus road, housings, library and University Auditorium (Gandhi Hall) was fully repaired and renovated.
  • Inauguration of Gold Medal Gallery, Devki Nandan Agrawal Student Recreation Centre, and campus-wide 90-camera CCTV surveillance system.
  • Established (first time) Technology Enabling Centre by obtaining funds from DST, New Delhi.
• Promoted 109 faculty members and nearly all non-teaching staff after many years.
• Instituted new scholarships and awards via the revitalised Alumni Association (4A).
• Enhanced institutional branding through consistent presence across print, electronic, and social media platforms (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram).

Research Achievements

• Established 7 Research Schools and later expanded to 5 additional thematic research centres, including the Vrikshayurveda Research Centre for natural farming.
• Developed 15 new crop varieties and obtained 10 patents for agricultural technologies.
• Launched new AICRP project on Poultry.
• Established first NABL laboratory for pesticide evaluation in food / Agriculture produces.
• Five AICRP centres adjudged as Best Centres by ICAR.
• AICRP on Cattle (Sahiwal) honoured with the “Breed Conservation Award 2023” by NBAGR, Karnal.
• IDP-NAHEP project of the university ranked No. 1 among all Indian agricultural universities.
• Promoted conservation of indigenous breeds: Badri cattle, Pantja & Chaugarkha goats, and Uttara fowl.
• Initiated collaborative research through 15 international and 31 national MoUs.
• Inaugurated Gen. Bipin Rawat Mountain Research & Training School, Madhu Vatika, and Gaura Devi Training Centre.
• Participated as a Scientific Leader in the G-20 meeting at Ramnagar, presented on the “One Health” concept.

Extension & Outreach Achievements

• Organised five consecutive editions (113th to 117th) of the All-India Farmers’ Fair & Agro-Industrial Exhibition:
  • 98,500 farmers participated; ₹30.85 million worth of seeds and planting material sold.
• Successfully hosted the 17th Agricultural Science Congress, with over 2,000 scientists, students, and farmers— a landmark event for the university.
• Celebrated International Year of Millets (2023) with extensive outreach promoting “Shri Anna”.
• Received the 9th National Community Radio Award from Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur.
• Convened long-pending Research and Extension Advisory Committee meetings.
• Produced 7,000–8,000 quintals of breeder seed annually—highest among Indian agricultural universities.
• Achieved record increases in farm productivity:
  • Rice: +50.3% yield
  • Wheat: +20.7% yield
  • Net farm income: ₹209.4 million (+20.4% growth)
• Achieved 40 million circular carp spawn production annually—a record in university history.
• Introduced Harela Festival celebrations and developed a Harela Garden on campus farms.
• Organised regular seminars, trainings, workshops, and sports competitions for faculty, staff, and students.
• Established a women’s fitness centre to promote well-being on campus.

Awards & Recognition

• “Academic Leadership Award 2023” conferred at the 14th Agriculture Leadership Conclave by Union Minister Shri Arjun Munda.
• Conferred honorary D.Sc. degrees on national luminaries and gained national recognition for institutional excellence.
• Awarded the honorary rank of Colonel Commandant (1 UK R&V Sqn NCC) by the Ministry of Defence— a rare distinction for an academician.

Significant Achievements

• Produced World’s First buffalo cloned calf.
• Produced buffalo cloned calf “Garima-II” from embryonic stem cells.
• Produced India’s first OPU-IVF Sahiwal calf.
• Produced India’s first Gir cloned calf “Ganga”.
• Produced OPU-IVF yak in a collaborative project with NRC-Yak, Dirang (Arunanchal Pradesh).
• Produced reproducible cloned buffalo “Garima-II”, delivered Mahima and Karishma.
• Developed Hand guided cloning technology in goat and buffalo and in buffalo produced many superior genetically cloned buffalo calves (Garima, Shresth, Swarn, Purnima, Lalima, Rajat, Swarupa).
• Produced cloned calf “Deepasha” from endangered wild buffalo of Chhattisgarh.
• Produced 5 Embryonic Stem Cell lines in buffalo. These are the only lines available in the world so far.
• Produced GFP expressed cloned transgenic Goat and Buffalo embryos.

These achievements brought the ‘Name & Fame’ to ICAR & India.

Technologies Developed

• In vitro embryo production (IVF) Technology in goat, buffalo & yak, implemented all over the country.
• Developed new protocol of Semen cryopreservation using Egg Yolk-Tris diluents in Jamunapari Goat.
• Developed technology for Transgenic embryo production in Goat and Buffalo using hand-guided cloning.
• Developed hand-guided Cloning Technology in Goat, Buffalo and Cattle.
• Developed Embryonic Stem Cell Culture Technology in Goat and Buffalo.
• Ovum–Pick Up Technology in Cattle.
• Developed Protocol for Freezing of Goat Semen & Artificial Insemination and commercialized.

These technologies brought the ‘Name & Fame’ to ICAR & India.

Research & Development – Projects Handled : Projects handled: 19 (as Principal Investigator (PI): 12, Co-PI: 9)

• Principal Investigator (PI) of Department of Biotechnologies (Govt. of India) funded projects: 10
• National Agricultural Innovation Projects (ICAR): 2 (PI: 1, Co-PI: 1) National Fund Project: 3 (PI: 1, Co-PI: 2)
• Indo-German project granted by DST (Govt. of India & Germany) – Co-PI: 1
• DBT (Govt. India) & other agency funded projects: 5

Multi-disciplinary & Multi-Institute Research / Network Programmes

• Inter-Institutional Research Projects (Collaborative project with: IISC, Bangalore; AAU Guwahati; GADVASU, Ludhiana; CIRC, Meerut; ICAR, RC Barapani): 5
• International project collaboration (FBN Dormstoff, Germany): 1
• Monitoring DBT projects as Task Force member of Committee: 3

Foreign Visits

• Foreign deputation to USA, Germany, Canada, Spain, Russia under different capacities

Interdisciplinary Programmes & Participation in Research Activities

• PI of 11 out-funded research projects (DBT, DST, NAIP, National Fund, ICAR)
• Task Force Member of 3 Research & Development Committees of Department of Biotechnology (Govt. of India), New Delhi from 2012 onwards
• Member of a Team Constituted by Hon’ble DG, ICAR, New Delhi for development of Booklet on Agricultural Biotechnology for Hon’ble Members of Parliament
• Reviewer of all the reputed journals- Theriogenology, Cellular Reprogramming, Reproduction of Domestic Animals and Indian Journal- Ind. J. Animal Sciences, Ind. J. Experimental Biology, Ind. J. of Biotechnology

Teaching & Guidance

• Guided 10 PhD & 9 Master degree students in Reproductive Biotechnology area.
• Taught 22 courses (PhD & MVSc) at NDRI (Deemed University), Karnal and IVRI (Deemed University), Izatnagar.
• Developed 5 New Courses for PhD & Masters’ degree.
• Mentor in DST sponsored INSPIRE programme in Biological Sciences.
• Evaluated 21 PhD thesis of different universities.
• Delivered 35 lectures in INSPIRE (DST, Govt. of India) program.

Training Organized / Imparted

• Organised 10 National Trainings for faculty/ Scientists (Course Director of 6 Training programmes and Co-Course Director of 5 Training programmes)
• Developed 5 Training manuals
• Course Director of 18 Training Programmes (45 days each) for Biotechnology
• Students from different Institution/ universities and trained 514 students

Funds Generated / Mobilization of Fund (as Principal Investigator and Co- PI):

• Total Funds Generated: Rs. 34 Crore & 76 Lakh
• As PI: 34 crore & 76 lakh fund generated from 8 out-funded projects granted by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India, New Delhi
• Additional: Rs. 755 lakh from NAIP & NFBSFARA, NASF; over 32 lakh through consultancy

Through a rare blend of scientific excellence, visionary leadership, and inclusive administration, I have redefined the role of agricultural research in nation-building. My contributions have tangibly impacted academic, research, extension and farmer welfare, rural development, and national pride, making me a deserving candidate for the Vice Chancellor of GBPUAT, Pantnagar.