Dr. Nareddy Narayana Reddy, a noted Agricultural Research Service Scientist and Country Head for Climate Change Research of Horticultural crops in India, served in various capacities at different locations in Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Presently on an assignment as Associate Dean at SKCHS, Anantapur affiliated to Dr. Y. S. R. Horticultural University. He has got an experience of more than 39 years in Teaching, Research, Extension, Development and Industry put together. He is an alumnus of Indian Agricultural Research Institute, (IARI) New Delhi where he obtained his Ph.D.

He is versatile in heading multidisciplinary specialized teams in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agrometeorology, Climate Change, Engineering and Indigenous Technical Knowledge Systems (ITKS). His accomplishments include more than 170 Publications in reputed peer-reviewed National and International Journals and conferences by virtue of his original work in Horticultural commodities. He authored 10 books which includes a Global Directory on Antidiabetic Plants published by Springer Nature.

He is a Fellow of Horticultural Society of India, New Delhi, International Society of Horticultural Sciences, Netherlands, Life Member of IAHS, Indian Society of Citriculture, Indian Society of Agrometeorology, Member of Bureau of Indian Standards, (BIS), New Delhi and others. Notably, he is a Member of Drafting Committee to promulgate Good Agricultural Practices (INDIAGAP) for India in order to promote International Quality Standards in Agri- and Horticultural Commodities for garnering Foreign Exchange to India.

He bagged many awards, notable among them are “The Best Researcher”, “The Best Teacher”, and “Innovative Researcher”. He is regarded for his enormous TEAM BUILDING abilities for maximizing the team output wherever he is present. He played a pivotal role in getting “Best Institutional Innovation Award” from ICAR for Outstanding Contribution to Research and Community Leadership in Water Budgeting and Water Sharing in eight districts of India.

He was a designated member in various committees while bifurcating erstwhile Andhra Pradesh Horticultural University into Dr. Y. S. R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem and Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University, Hyderabad and a mentor to both during their initial years of their formation. He designed new courses, taught and guided students for their Masters and Doctoral Programmes as a part of his Research, Development and Consultancy Projects.

He is a Fellowship Awardee from Overseas Development Group, to visit UK and other European Countries for analyzing Land Degradation and Sustainable Livelihood Securities in Rural Settings. He represented third world countries and presented a status paper to the FAO of UN which became instrumental in initiating a dialogue on behalf of India on World Food Security Systems.

He is widely travelled, an accomplished researcher, academician, renowned speaker and a visiting professor to various Universities at home and abroad. He is an empanelled expert advisor to implement CSR projects for corporates like Tatas and others.

Dear Student,

Greetings from SKCHS, Anantapur.

The future belongs to Horticulture and the youngsters. Horticulture has tremendous potential in terms of food and nutrition, apart from providing a multitude of employment opportunities to budding horticulturists. We at SKCHS strive to groom the youngsters whom the country needs.

Horticulture is an art and science dealing with Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Medicinal Plants, and Plantation Crops. Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins and minerals. Flowers are symbols of love and purity, used to adore deities of all regions. They have the capacity to change the moods of human beings. Similarly, to get oneself cured from ailments, medicinal plants have come handy to the folklore. In order to fulfill the needs of the present-day generation, production of all these horticultural commodities needs to be increased by adopting the latest technologies.

SKCHS has completed productive academic years by successfully guiding six batches of undergraduate students who secured their degrees. The college campus has a well-designed administrative building, different departments with well-equipped labs, a research farm, digital classrooms, library, seminar, examination, and conference halls, to ensure the overall development of students.

A separate computer lab with internet access provides excellent opportunities to students to access scientific information from all over the world. By providing a state-of-the-art academic environment which focuses on innovation and best practices, we make our students ready to succeed in a highly competitive global environment.

Dr. NAREDDY NARAYANA REDDY

Associate Dean