Dr. Ram Bahal Rai
Fellow, Elected 2010

Born in Gorakhpur, U.P., India on 5 January 1954. Educated at DAV Inter College, Gorakhpur, 1968-72, Gorakhpur University, 1972-73, G.B. Pant University of Agri. & Tech., Pantnagar, 1973-80; M.V.Sc. Pathology, 1979; Ph.D., 1983.

Principal Scientist, Pathology, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, 1998 to date.

Director (Acting), 2002-05, and Head of Division, Animal Science, 2002-06, CARI, Port Blair; Director, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, 1997-2002, Director, Agriculture, 1999, and Director, Fisheries, 2000, A&N Islands; Teaching Assoc., 1980-81, and Asstt. Prof., Pantnagar Vety. College; Scientist, 1983-87, CSWRI Garsa, Sr. Scientist, 1987-98, CARI, Port Blair, Head (Actg.), Extension Education Division, IVRI, Izatnagar.

Awards/Honours: ICAR Team Research Award, 1991-93 & 2001-2, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad Award, 1994-95 & 2002-03; K.S. Nair Memorial Medal, 1986; Certificate of Excellence, 1997; Merit Certificate, 1993; Certificate of Appreciation (ICAR), 2012; DBT Product & Process Award, 2014.

Fellow: National Academy of Veterinary Science; Bioved Society

Research Areas: Livestock and poultry disease control, stephanofilariasis, gastroenteritis, infertility control, Integrated farming system, organic production system

Address: Principal Scientist, Division of Pathology, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly 243122, U.P.; 4, Jagdish Vihar, Rajendra Nagar, Bareilly 243122, U.P.; [Tel: Res. (0581) 2300490 Cell: 09411699408; Email: drrbrai@yahoo.co.in]

Sh. L.C. Sikka Endowment Award 2011-2012