Prof. Jagmohan Lal Gulati is a distinguished agricultural scientist, academician, and agronomist with over four decades of excellence in teaching, research, extension, and institutional leadership in the field of Agronomy and Irrigation Water Management. His academic and professional career has been primarily associated with Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology and later with Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Deemed to be University.

He served in several prestigious academic and administrative positions including Dean, PGF-cum-DRI, In-Charge Dean of College of Agriculture, Head of the Department of Agronomy, Chief Agronomist under AICRP on Integrated Farming Systems, and Chief Scientist of AICRP on Water Management. He was also the Professor and Head (2018–2022), Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, IAS, SOADU and is now continuing as Professor, Agronomy with additional responsibility as Coordinator, Research, FAS, Odisha, India.

Prof. Gulati has contributed immensely to agricultural education through 45 years of undergraduate teaching and 18 years of postgraduate and doctoral instruction. He has successfully guided about 12, M.Sc. and Ph.D. scholars in advanced agronomic research.

Research Contributions & Scientific Excellence

Prof. Gulati is internationally recognized for his pioneering research in Irrigation Water Management, crop water use efficiency, sustainable agriculture, and rice-based production systems. His continuous association for more than 25 years with the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Water Management under Indian Council of Agricultural Research significantly advanced scientific understanding of irrigation scheduling, groundwater management, and crop diversification in canal command areas. He was also instrumental in developing an organically nurtured field to provide a platform for researchers to formulate and execute experiments on various aspects of organic farming.

His major scientific contributions include:

• Development of irrigation schedules for major field crops and cropping systems.
• Research on water use efficiency (WUE) in rice and irrigated dryland crops.
• Standardization of agronomic practices for sugarcane, sesame, wheat, groundnut, and aerobic rice systems.
• Introduction and promotion of System of Rice Intensification (SRI), System of Aerobic Rice Production (SARP), and Real-Time Nitrogen Management.
• Extensive on-farm water management research in the Hirakud Command Area.
• Research on groundwater table dynamics and crop productivity.
• Promotion of pond-based crop diversification models in irrigated ecosystems.

His work has played a significant role in addressing agro-hydrological challenges and enhancing sustainable agricultural productivity in eastern India.

Publications & Academic Output

Prof. Gulati has an outstanding scholarly record with:

• 105 Research Papers published in reputed national and international journals
• 31 Seminar and Symposium presentations
• 04 Book Chapters
• 05 Edited and Compiled Publications
• 03 Extension Bulletins
• Several technical manuals, booklets, and research reports

His publications in journals such as Oryza, Indian Journal of Agronomy, Journal of Thermofluids, Environment & Ecology, and Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences reflect his sustained contribution to agronomic sciences, water management, and sustainable farming systems.

Leadership, Extension & Institutional Service

Beyond research and teaching, Prof. Gulati has actively contributed to agricultural extension and institutional development. He served as:

• Resource person and specialist in Water Management and T&V systems
• Team leader in watershed evaluation programmes
• Member of evaluation teams for agricultural development projects
• Chairman and member of several university-level committees
• Member, Academic Council of multiple universities and institutions

He also contributed to student welfare and extracurricular development through roles in NSS, athletics societies, and inter-university academic and sports committees.

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

Prof. Gulati has received several prestigious recognitions for his contributions to agricultural sciences and education, including:

• Fellow of Society of Environmental Science, India
• Doctor of Agriculture Award, World Spiritual Convocation, New Delhi (1991)
• Karmyogi Award, World Spiritual Convocation, New Delhi (1991)
• Inclusion in “Who’s Who in the World,” USA
• Member, QRT, AICRP on Water Management, ICAR
• QRT member (2012 - 2017)
• Organic field at Agricultural Research Station, FAS, (IAS), SOA , Bhubaneswar
• Academic Council memberships in reputed institutions
• Eligibility for Lifetime Achievement Award

Eligibility for Lifetime Achievement Award

Prof. Jagmohan Lal Gulati is highly eligible for the Lifetime Achievement Award in Scientific Laurels owing to his exceptional and sustained contributions to agricultural science, irrigation water management, agronomic research, higher education, and institutional leadership over a distinguished career spanning more than four decades.

His pioneering research in water management, crop diversification, rice production systems, organic farming, and sustainable agriculture has significantly benefited farmers, researchers, and academic institutions. His extensive publication record, successful execution of ICAR-funded projects, mentorship of young researchers, administrative excellence, and impactful extension activities demonstrate a lifetime dedicated to scientific advancement and agricultural development.

Through his contributions to teaching, research, policy support, and technology dissemination, Prof. Gulati has established himself as a leading figure in agronomy and water management sciences in India, making him a deserving candidate for prestigious national and international scientific honors and lifetime achievement recognitions.