Dr. Ajeet Kumar Karnatak Elected as Secretary-General of IAUA

Udaipur(Dr.Latika Vyas) In a significant development, Dr. Ajeet Kumar Karnatak, Vice-Chancellor of Maharana Pratap Agriculture and Technology University, Udaipur, has been elected as the Secretary-General of the prestigious Indian Agricultural Universities Association (IAUA). This momentous decision was made during the 47th Vice-Chancellors' Conference held at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, on March 17, 2024.

Expressing his gratitude to the esteemed members of the association for their trust and confidence, Dr. Karnatak vowed to wholeheartedly dedicate himself to fulfilling the association's objectives. These objectives primarily revolve around fostering rural development through the educational, research, and extension endeavors of agricultural universities across the nation.

Prior to this esteemed appointment, Dr. Karnatak served as a distinguished member of the executive committee of the IAUA. His unwavering dedication and notable contributions to rural development through agricultural education, research, and extension activities have garnered widespread recognition, leading to his unanimous election as Secretary-General.

This historic moment marks the first time that a Vice-Chancellor from Rajasthan has been elevated to such a prestigious position within the IAUA, adding to the pride of the state's academic community. Dr. Karnatak's recent accolades include the Lifetime Achievement Award from various professional bodies and the esteemed Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Teacher Award.

Additionally, his nomination by the Honorable Governor to the High Power Committee for the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 in Rajasthan underscores his esteemed reputation and expertise in the field of education. Notably, Dr. Karnatak has also been honored with the Best Vice-Chancellor Award in the state of Uttarakhand.

The university community at Maharana Pratap Agriculture and Technology University celebrates Dr. Karnatak's election as Secretary-General of IAUA as a momentous occasion, recognizing it as a testament to his exemplary leadership and dedication to advancing agricultural education and research in India.