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Dr Pramod Katti
Director Research, Agriculture · Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute, Ministry of Forest Environment and Ecology, Government of Karnataka, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Raichur
IMPARC ID IMP-MM-AGRI-KA-IN-2026-2345
Member since 2026
Expertise
- Conservation Biology
- Integrated Pest Management
- Food Engineering
- Agriculture
Mentorship offered
- Operations Consulting
- Scientific and Technical Consulting
- Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC)
- Product Validation
- Scientific and Technical Research
- Technology Scouting
- Feasibility Study
- Technical Writing
Mode: Hybrid · Capacity: More than 5 researchers
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About
Dr Pramod Katti is a distinguished agricultural scientist and academic leader with over twenty five years of experience in research, teaching, and institutional administration. He currently serves as Director Research at Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute under the Government of Karnataka. He has held multiple leadership roles including Director IQAC, Comptroller, Nodal Officer ICAR, and Head of Project Planning and Monitoring Cell. His contributions include establishing institutional systems, leading accreditation processes, and strengthening academic governance and outreach. His research expertise lies in agricultural entomology, integrated pest management, climate impact studies, and sustainable agriculture systems. He has guided numerous PhD and MSc scholars and has contributed extensively to research publications, projects, and policy level initiatives
Publications 4
Journal articles
- Dr Pramod Katti Extensive Research Publications in Agricultural Entomology and Pest Management. National and International Journals.Scopus
Books
- Sustainable Pest Management Practices. Under Publication.
Book chapters
- (2024). Food Processing and Agricultural Engineering Topics. In Futuristic Trends in Agriculture Engineering and Food Sciences. IIP Series.
Conference papers
- (1998). Agricultural Entomology and Pest Management Presentations. National and International Conferences, Various Agricultural Institutions.Peer-reviewed (not in the indexes above)
Experience
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Director Research
Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute, Government of Karnataka, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
February 2025 to Present (current)
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Director IQAC
University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India
2020 to 2022
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Programme Coordinator and Head
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Raichur
2010 to 2013
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Junior Entomologist and Assistant Professor
Main Agricultural Research Station UAS Raichur
1996 to 2010
Education
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Not Mentioned
PhD Agricultural Entomology, Entomology
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Not Mentioned
PG Diploma Business Administration, Management
Not Mentioned
Supervision & projects
- Ongoing
Thesis · Agricultural Entomology and Pest Management Research
- Completed
Dissertation · Agricultural Research and Crop Protection Studies
University of Agricultural Sciences
- Completed
Funded project · Integrated Pest Management Modules and Agricultural Systems Projects
ICAR RKVY CRIDA and Other Agencies · Principal Investigator and Co Investigator · Multiple Years
Awards
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Lifetime Achievement Award
International Academic Body · 2018
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National Education Excellence Award
Academic Forum · 2019
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Eminent Scientist of the Year Award
Scientific Community · 2019
Events & training
- Multiple Years
Workshop Seminar FDP · ICAR Universities and Government Agencies
Agricultural Research Climate Change and Pest Management Programs
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